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We're currently holed up at Pond Inlet Settlement on the northwest side of Baffin waiting for the ice to clear enough so that we can squeeze by Bylot Island and into Lancaster Sound. Baffin is really just a pit stop for us as we gear up for the Northwest Passage, but thanks to Bob's enthusiasm we were able to squeeze in a long day of climbing in a nearby fjord–actually a night given the shade orientation of our wall.
Steve dangles his legs over Baffin Island
We chose as our goal one of Bob's secret unclimbed walls which we've been calling the Polar Molar for it's tooth-like appearance and pearly-white enamel surface. We set out late in the day in our full heavy-weather kit given an icy wind and overcast conditions. Luckily, the wall was sheltered from arctic winds and the weather moderated so that we were bathed in strong sun all night, a remarkably pleasant experience. Unluckily, we were forced to carry our bulky clothing all the way. It felt like attempting Kilamanjaro, kitted out for Everest!
The Polar Molar, photo courtesy Bob Shepton
Side view of the Polar Molar
In a 14-hour boat-to-boat push we succeeded in putting up a new route on an unclimbed wall, something none of us had ever done before. Thankfully, we were able to free every pitch on-sight without resorting to pitons or bolts, the only way we could be sure Bob would allow us back onto the boat! We named the route Bonfire of the Vanities after the competition between certain team members to get pictures of themselves at the summit. Once again the route was impossible to grade, but probably in the 6b-6c range and about 280 metres in length.
Steve and Andrew fight it out for the first lead. (Steve won.)
In actual fact, we traded down from our initial objective which was the front face of the Polar Molar, 500 meters of impressively blank, glacially-smoothed enamel. This face may end up as one of the last unclimbed walls in North America; our team certainly had no idea how it would be possible without hundreds of meters of bolts–not something we'd encourage! Luckily we were able to find another more achievable line on the shorter right side of the wall following a series of cracks and flakes.
Andrew following Steve's spicy traverse pitch
Large divets in the turf below the wall and an abundance of exfoliating flakes higher up made us more than a little nervous of rock-fall. However, after a spicy first pitch, we were relieved to find the rock quality gradually improve as we progressed higher. Despite this variable rock quality, we believe the area holds a tremendous amount of potential for smooth granite afficionados. It's hard to imagine a more breath-taking setting. Anyone interested should contact Bob–he'll be coming back this way next year!
Smooth as a baby's bottom, the front face of the Polar Molar
It was strange passing over ground that had most likely never felt the weight of human feet (not to mention the force of crimping fingers!) Reaching the summit bathed in the golden rays of the midnight sun was one of the truly special moments of our trip and we all felt incredibly privileged to be on this adventure. Thank you MCSA, First Ascent, RAM, Black Diamond, Beal, Saltic, Gina-Watkins, Shipton-Tilman, Goretex, Five Ten, Cliff Bar and Vega Bar! Also thank you Bob for putting up with us!
Here are a few more pics from our outing:
Our escort heads back to the Mothership
Looking westward down the fjord at an impressive unclimbed half-dome feature
Looking eastward at the painted-face, another impressive unclimbed wall
Blocks at the base of the main wall showing the strange striations that cover the molar. We'd hoped these were crimpable ripples, but not to be!
Hiking up to the base of our route
Andrew leading up a dihedral on the second pitch
Steve giving Andrew a trusty catch
Clinton squintin' at his next pitch
Andrew coming up to a comfy belay ledge
Cool glacial features on next to the Polar Molar
The aforementioned summit pics: Andrew and Clinton hold up the flag, Clinton does foolish leg poses and the three amigo's huddle. This was the most impressive wall summit any of us had experienced. You could literally lean over and look at the beta for the whole wall.
Clinton scoping beta for the direct line
From the summit looking up the fjord at the painted face peninsula
Walking down a descent gully as the sun dips behind a hill
Looking back at the molar in all its glory
Here are some pics of our 4 day trip from Greenland over the Davis straight to Baffin Island
Clinton (on the guitar) and Dave (on the wheel) serenade Greenland as we bid our farewell. We will miss your beautiful cracks and their outrageous grass tufts!
An iceberg that looked just like the Nose on El Cap
Baffin and Bylot Islands come into view
Steve getting psyched by the landscape!
First approach on Baffin, heading in to Pond Inlet; even better in reality when you've been staring at the ocean for 4 days!
The expedition team is sponsored by Black Diamond, Beal, Saltic, First Ascent and the Mountain Club of South Africa. Clinton is also sponsored by 5.10
Check out the South African Arctic Expedition 2012 website to follow the team on their adventure.


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I recently commented on Neil deGrasse Tyson's chiding of Isaac Newton for failing to anticipate Laplace's discovery of the stability of the Solar System. He has commented further on this episode and others in this article for Natural History Magazine.
Tyson's thesis is as follows:
… a careful reading of older texts, particularly those concerned with the universe itself, shows that the authors invoke divinity only when they reach the boundaries of their understanding.
To support this hypothesis, Tyson quotes Newton, 2nd century Alexandrian astronomer Ptolemy and 17th century Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens. The remarkable thing about Tyson's article is that none of the quotes come close to proving his thesis; in fact, they prove the opposite.
Newton and God
Tyson is quotes from Newton's General Scholium, an essay appended to the end of the second and third editions of the Principia.
But in the absence of data, at the border between what he could explain and what he could only honor—the causes he could identify and those he could not—Newton rapturously invokes God:
"Eternal and Infinite, Omnipotent and Omniscient; … he governs all things, and knows all things that are or can be done. … We know him only by his most wise and excellent contrivances of things, and final causes; we admire him for his perfections; but we reverence and adore him on account of his dominion."
To be blunt, what part of "he governs all things" doesn't Tyson understand? God's "dominion" – the extent of his rule – is "always and everywhere". Clearly, Newton is not invoking God only at the edge of scientific knowledge, but everywhere and in everything. The Scholium is not long, so I invite you to read it; you will nowhere find Newton saying that God is only found where science has run out of answers. You will find him saying (echoing Paul) that "In him are all things contained and moved." (more…)

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Ground Assault Vehicles or GAVs was the designation given to a multitude of armored ground vehicles.
During the Clone Wars, the Balawai militia on Haruun Kal used modified steamcrawlers that were equipped with high-explosive chemical cannons, flamethrowers, and side-mounted high-velocity slugthrowers.[1]
During the reign of the Galactic Empire, the term received usage as the all-encompassing definition for terrestrial war machines ranging from walkers to repulsorcraft,[2] including three subcategories referred to as Surface Assault Vehicles, Repulsorlift Assault Vehicles, and walker-type.[3]
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On Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold its first confirmation hearings for Judge Neil Gorsuch, President Trump's nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Gorsuch would replace Justice Antonin Scalia, a fellow conservative, who died at age 79 on Feb. 13, 2016 — more than a year ago.
You might say, "Wait a minute, that was back during President Obama's term. Why didn't Obama get to pick a nominee to replace Scalia?"
President Obama nominated Merrick Garland, an eminently qualified jurist, but the petulant Republicans stonewalled him.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) refused to allow hearings on Garland, saying the vacancy should be filled by the next president. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) climbed on the Republican clown car and supported McConnell's decision (these two are classy, right?)
There are other examples of presidents making Supreme Court nominations during their last year in office, so it's nonsense to suggest that a president is somehow less a president because his term is in its last year.
A gross injustice was done to Obama and Garland that certainly is novel and inconsistent with the intent of the U.S. Constitution. Moreover, it thwarts the will of the people and damages our representative democracy.
Gorsuch and Scalia both are or were adherents to the theory of "originalism," the concept that the meaning of the words and phrases in the Constitution should be interpreted as they were at the time the document was written.
My question for Gorsuch would be this: If, as you say, you believe in the original intent of the founding fathers, how would you square that with the absurd perversion of the Constitution that Republicans used in their power play to get you to this confirmation hearing in the first place?
Certainly, nothing in the Constitution says a president can't nominate a justice to the Supreme Court during his fourth year in office and expect that the Senate will do its Constitutional duty and hold hearings.
And if the theft perpetrated against Merrick Garland — and the American people — is contrary to the original intent of the Constitution, will you do the right thing and stand down, declining to accept a seat on the Supreme Court under circumstances that essentially involve stolen property?
If the answer is no, where is your integrity, sir? You either believe in the doctrine of originalism or you don't. Or is originalism just a faux intellectual cover for siding with wealth, power, big business and big donors?


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Scouts and cast ranged from just six years old to 25 years old. We donated tins of black paint, sundries and sheeting to help create the scenery and stage sets. The production, held at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax, was a big success with a mix of singing, dancing, comedy and laughter, performed by the amateur cast of scouts from across the county, many of whom stepped up onto the stage for the first time to perform in front of an audience of over 1000 people a night. The cast were supported by a volunteer crew of producers, technical and creative scout leaders and helpers who came together to create a little bit of magic and gave these young people an experience of a life time whilst also raising money for good causes
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The Millennium Wind Turbine Millennium: A future period of 1,000 years. A period of good government, great happiness, prosperity and... environmental
concern? Patent # 8,063,502
When the airplane was first
invented, horizontal-axis props were used; later on, a prop was turned sideways and the helicopter was born. I invented
a new kind of wind turbine by essentially doing the same thing. I turned the traditional wind turbine on its side
to make a new vertical-axis machine.The new wind turbine uses a tube-shroud encasement for its disc-like wheel to spin
through. The wheel is shaped somewhat like a bicycle rim turned sideways. Simply put, wind is funneled onto paddles
attached along the outer edge of the wheel, and the wind is pushed through the tube encasement, spinning the wheel. The
simple design allows for easy "tweaking" at many points, although the most critical factor will be the weight
of the wheel itself.This new turbine uses superior vertical-axis technology, which means simpler drive-train/gear-box
dynamics. This translates into easier maintenance on components that are not only hidden from view, but also protected
from destructive weather. No expensive emergency crane or helicopter call-outs. Think about how this new enclosed
wind turbine can blend in with its surroundings without presenting a hazzard to birds if that's a problem
in environmentally sensitive areas. The Millennium wind turbine is radically different from those being
used today, because there are no whirling blades! Maybe it can become a future "built-in green feature"
for some homes and businesses in the more favorable wind zones, and perhaps the expense could be rolled
into mortgages. I envision this new kind of VAWT in use on thousands of government and military buildings. Large
models can be turned into power plants, partially eliminating the need for a grid in windy, remote locations.
this new VAWT be the next energy game-changer?
Another Embodiment,
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Another Embodiment,
this one pole-mounted and self-turning.
A very early (and unsuccessful) marketing attempt, targeting Twin Cities, MN media.
Around June, '08.
Here's a YouTube Animation
Video of One Embodiment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi_7gdITA_s&feature=youtu.be
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When buying a resale, there are aspects to consider, so, pay attention to the following ones:
The process of purchasing a property in Spain is not too much different from other countries. Please, be kindly invited to pay attention to the following POINTS TO CHECK:
1. Check the vendor does owns legally the property: You need to be provided with a copy of the vendor's deeds, or "escritura". Also, you have to consult the land registry to check the formal conditions of the ownership, llimitations, charges, etc., and if there are any loans/mortgages affecting the property.
2. Check that the property is duly registered and that pays the Council Tax or "Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles (IBI)". Unpaid Council Tax from the previous years may be passed to the new owner.
3. Obtain a certificación catastral to ensure that the property is duly registered and check that the size and conditions are the same ones as described on to you.
4. Visit and meet the construction department from the Town Hall to be informed about points such as if the planning permission has been granted, and that there are no other developments planned nearby that could affect your new property.
5. Check that there are not any fines or limitations affecting the property due to its construction, or even orders of demolitions.
Buying process in Spain is a bit different from other countries. It is compulsory that you are informed, and that you understand all the steps from the purchase process, and that you receive the proper legal assitance before you sign, or to pay, anything. Once the contract is signed is legally binding and be aware that any deposit paid will be lost if you change your mind later on.
So, we strongly recommend you contract a reputable Spanish Solicitor to help you and to assist you in all the steps of this process .
Once you have taken the decision to buy in Spain, is absoltely necessary to necessary to make the following:
A) Open a bank account. All the payments to the vendor must be done from your bank account. Partial payments on account of the final price can be done from your bank account in your country of residence. But is recommendable that the final payments of the price (the biggest) are donde from a bank account in Spain previously open on your name. So, once you are in Spain, do not forget to open a bank account.
Also, a bank account will be necessary after completion to pay the utility bills, community charges, etc., related to your propety.
B) NIE (Numero de Identificación de Extranjeros): Please, pay attention that it is essential to obtain what we call NIE for the acquisition of a property in Spain.
All Spanish foreigners and Non-residentsare requested to obtain an individual NIE number. This is necessary for the payment of the taxes and the proper legal identification of buyers and parts involved in the sale.
DEPOSIT and RESERVATION CONTRACT
Once you have taken the decision of buying a determinate property, the first you will be asked for is to pay a initial deposit to keep the property out of the market. The aim of the deposit is to take out of the market and booked exclusively for you while you are studying the legal situation of the property and other matters, like mortgages, financial status, etc.
Durign the validity of the deposit contract, if the Vendor does not fulfill his obligation and he breaches the contract with "bad faith" (refusing to sale or changing his mind, or selling to another buyer), then he will refund you the double of the mounts received as a penalty for breaching of contrat. In instance, if the Buyer fails to complete the sale, he loses the amount of his deposit .
THE PURCHASE CONTRACT ("Contrato de Compraventa").
Once the deposit is paid, and you have made the searches on the property, in the majority of the cases it is established to arrange a definitive contract in which an additional partial payment is required.
This contract is now a definitive one. The main difference with this one and the reservation or deposit contract is regarding the obligations of the parts. Mainly, the obligations of the vendors are higher because, with this contract, the vendor cannot pull out the sale, or sale to a third part. The intention from the vendor to sale to the buyer is now confirmed, and he, simply, cannot leave the sale.
In the purchase/sale contract is included all the terms and conditions for the purchase, and the sale of the property, fixing the price, and considering the circumstances obtained after the searches over the property. For example, it can be agreed that the vendor has to fulfill determinate obligations, like to update the size of the property in the land registry or to pay determinate bills which were unpaid so far; etc.
Also, in this contract the expenses to pay by each parts are detailed and listed, like who pays the notary and land registry fees, etc. Is highly recommendable that this contract is made by Solicitors with experience in Conveyance.
COMPLETION OF THE SALE – TITLE DEEDS OR ( "Escritura de Compra venta").
The "Contrato de Compraventa" is a private contract confirming a valid sale of the property to the buyer. This contract is perfectly valid between both parts with the rights and obligations contained. But, to to complete the change of the names in the ownership of the property, is not enough. This is done passing the agreement from a "private" contract into a "public" one. The "public contract" is called "Escritura de pública de compraventa" or "Public Tittle deeds".
The "public tittle deeds" in Spain are not done by private Solicitors, like other countries as UK. They are done by Public Notaries. So, in Spain, to run a contract from "private" into "public", it must be notarised (ellaborated by a notary), and inscribed in the Property Register, when it becomes an "escritura publica". And this is the most important moment of the sale, because use to make coincidence with the last payment of the price to the vendor, and is the moment in which the vendor gives the possession and the ownerwhip to the buyer.
The way to sign the escritura is at the notary's office. Bothparts (vendors and buyers), in person, or by legal representatives (power of attorney), must be present at the notary office at the day of completion agreed in the previous private contract. If the buyer requires a mortgage to buy the property, the mortgage bank representative must also attend the meeting in order to complete the mortgage loan to the buyer. As mentioned, if buyer or vendor cannot attend this meeting, they can arrange a "Poder" (power of attorney) to allow someone else to represent him (usually, Solicitors).
As explained, in the notary's meeting, the buyer pays the rest of the price agreed to the vendor (usually by banker's draft), and the vendor gives the occupation of the property to the vendor, together with the ownership. In this act, then, the vendor, literally, gives the "keys" of the property to the buyer. In that moment, both parts sign the tittle deeds, and the sale is complete.
After that, vendors and buyers are provided with a copy of the original deeds called "Copia Simple". This document, is a simple copy of the escritura. With this document, the buyer can prove the ownership of the property, and is needed to make the necessary changes in the electric, water contracts.
Originals of the tittle deeds will go to be presented at the land registry office to complete the change of the names in this registry. Your Solicitor, your bank, or the notary will send the original set to the Land Registry, together with the receipts of the taxes already paid. This process usually takes a couple of months.
As explained above, the best way to make the final payments of the sale to the vendor is directly from a bank account on your name in Spain. For this, previously you had to open a bank account on one of the Spanish banks. Before completion, you need to transfer from your country of residence, the necessary amounts to your Spanish bank account in order to cover:
– The rest of the final price to the vendor
– The expenses and taxes of the transaction (notary and land registry fees, taxes, legal fees, etc).
So, in Spain is different as other countries like UK, where all the payments are done through the Lawyer's bank account. In Spain must be done directly to the vendor´s bank account.
The most common practice to make the final payment of the price to the vendor is by a Bankers Draft issued in the name of the vendor. So, make sure that you, or your Solicitor, have enough provision of funds in the Spanish bank account to attend this payment at least one week before the day agreed in the Notary.
The other expenses, such as the Transfer Tax, Notary and Land Registry fees, etc., can be agreed separately, and paid to your Lawyer, or to your mortgage bank, if is the case.
Please bear in mind that if the Vendor is non-resident, you have to retain a determinate amount of the price to pay to the vendor (the 3%), and deposit it to the Spanish Tax office (called "Hacienda") on account of the vendor's capital gains tax liability. This is done using the model 211. Your Solicitor will instruct you how to proceed with this point. .
You need to reckon that in total your costs of buying the property will be around 11-12% of the purchase price are not related to the value of the property and so could vary widely.
The tax to pay for purchase of a RESALE is not VAT (IVA), which is currenty is the 10 %, is a different tax called Transfer Tax, or Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales (ITP), which is now the is 8% (in the majority of the Spanish regions) of the purchase price.
If you purchase a new property from a Developer you pay VAT (IVA) at 10% (instead of the 8 % ITP) because the sale is a business transaction, between a company (the builder), and a cusumer (the buyer). But, in resales, there is not a company involved, is only a private transaction between two individuals or particulars.
Your lawyer's fees, which are likely to be around 1% of the purchase price, plus VAT. In addition to this, your Solicitor will charge you for the expenses of the searches like land registry reports, certificates, costs for changing utility contracts, and other administrative charges.
Other expenses to pay on resales are notary, registration and handling (gestoría) fees, which may be around 0.5-1 % of the purchase price.
If you needed a mortgage, there would be also notary and registry fees to pay for registering the mortgage deed, together with commissions from your bank anc other charges like life, or house, insurance, etc. There would also be a valuation fee, which is the suveyor contracted by your bank to evaluate the property.
- Notary Fees: For the formalization of the title deeds
- Land Registry Fees: For the inscription of the property deeds in your name in the official Registro de la Propiedad.
- Transfer Tax: (ITP) Currently, this is the 6% – 8%-10 % (dependign on the areas) over the total price of the property.
- Others: Solicitor Fees, Mortgage expenses, contracts of water, electric, and gas, etc.
Very important. On completion DO NO FORGET to bring with you to the notary:


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The functioning of the universe is governed by the principle of cause and effect. It is the law of causation or 'karma' that governs the life and functioning of beings. Non-understanding of this law has caused a lot of confusion regarding the role of effort in human destiny. As a result, various superstitions and beliefs are practically destroying humanity. A clear understanding of this law provides the clarity of thinking required for sound, purposeful living.
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I take refuge with Allaah from the accursed devil.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Raheem: In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful.
Welcome to my blog and praise the Magnificent Lord as you enter: Allahu Akbar: Allah is the Greatest .
May the Peace and Blessing of Allah Azza wa Jal, our Lord Glorified and Praised be He, be upon our beloved Prophet, his Family, and Companions.
وَإِذْ قَالَ مُوسَى لِفَتَـهُ لا أَبْرَحُ حَتَّى أَبْلُغَ مَجْمَعَ الْبَحْرَيْنِ أَوْ أَمْضِىَ حُقُباً
Prophet Musa (Moses) Alaihi Salaam, meets Al-Khidr.
(60. And (remember) when Musa said to his boy-servant: "I will not give up until I reach the junction of the two seas or a Huqub passes.")
فَلَمَّا بَلَغَا مَجْمَعَ بَيْنِهِمَا نَسِيَا حُوتَهُمَا فَاتَّخَذَ سَبِيلَهُ فِى الْبَحْرِ سَرَباً
(61. But when they reached the junction of the two seas, they forgot their fish, and it took its way through the sea as in a tunnel.)
فَلَمَّا جَاوَزَا قَالَ لِفَتَـهُ ءَاتِنَا غَدَآءَنَا لَقَدْ لَقِينَا مِن سَفَرِنَا هَـذَا نَصَباً
(62. So when they passed further on, Musa said to his boy-servant: "Bring us our morning meal; truly, we have suffered Nasaban in this, our journey.")
قَالَ أَرَأَيْتَ إِذْ أَوَيْنَآ إِلَى الصَّخْرَةِ فَإِنِّى نَسِيتُ الْحُوتَ وَمَآ أَنْسَانِيهُ إِلاَّ الشَّيْطَـنُ أَنْ أَذْكُرَهُ وَاتَّخَذَ سَبِيلَهُ فِى الْبَحْرِ عَجَبًا
(63. He said: "Do you remember when we betook ourselves to the rock I indeed forgot the fish; none but Shaytan made me forget to remember it. It took its course into the sea in a strange (way)!")
قَالَ ذَلِكَ مَا كُنَّا نَبْغِ فَارْتَدَّا عَلَى ءَاثَارِهِمَا قَصَصًا
(64. [Musa] said: "That is what we have been seeking." So they went back retracing their footsteps.)
فَوَجَدَا عَبْدًا مِّنْ عِبَادِنَآ ءَاتَيْنَاهُ رَحْمَةً مِّنْ عِندِنَا وَعَلَّمْنَاهُ مِن لَّدُنَّا عِلْمًا
(65. Then they found one of Our servants, on whom We had bestowed mercy from Us, and whom We had taught knowledge from Us.)
Surah 18 Al-Kahf Verse 60-65
Tafsir Ibn Kathir
The reason for Musa's conversation with the boy-servant, Yusha` bin Nun, was that he had been told about one of the servants of Allah at the junction of the two seas, who had knowledge which Musa had not been granted, so he wanted to travel to meet him. So he said to that boy-servant of his:
(I will not give up) meaning, I will keep on traveling,
(until I reach the junction of the two seas) meaning, the place where the two seas met.
(or a Huqub passes.) meaning, even if I have to travel for a very long time. Ibn Jarir (may Allah have mercy on him) said, "Some of the scholars of the Arabic language said that Huqub means a year in the dialect of [the tribe of] Qays," then he narrated that `Abdullah bin `Amr said, "Huqub means eighty years." Mujahid said, "Seventy years." `Ali bin Abi Talhah reported that Ibn `Abbas said that it means a lifetime. Qatadah and Ibn Zayd said likewise.
(But when they reached the junction of the two seas, they forgot their fish,) He had been commanded to carry a salted fish with him, and it had been said to him, when you lose the fish, that will be a sign that you have reached the right place. So they set out and traveled until they reached the junction of the two seas, where there was a spring called `Ayn Al-Hayat (the Spring of Life). They went to sleep there, and the fish felt the drops of that water, so it came back to life. It was in a vessel with Yusha`, upon him be peace, and it jumped out of the vessel towards the sea. Yusha` woke up and the fish fell into the water and started to swim through the water, leaving a track or channel behind it. Allah said:
(and it took its way through the sea as in a tunnel.) meaning, like going through a tunnel on land. Ibn Jurayj said, "Ibn `Abbas said, `It left a trace as if it were a rock.'"
(So when they had passed further on,) means, past the place where they had forgotten the fish. Forgetfulness is attributed to them both even though it was actually Yusha` who forgot. This is like the Ayah:
(Out of them both come out pearl and coral.) [55:22], although they come from the salt water, according to one of the two opinions. When they had passed one stage beyond the place where they had forgotten the fish,
([Musa] said to his boy-servant: "Bring us our morning meal; truly, we have suffered in this, our journey) meaning, their journey beyond the place where they should have stopped.
(Nasaban) means, exhaustion.
(He said: "Do you remember when we betook ourselves to the rock I indeed forgot the fish; none but Shaytan made me forget to remember it…") Then he said,
(It took its course), meaning its path,
("…into the sea in a strange (way)!" [Musa] said: "That is what we have been seeking.") meaning, this is what we have been looking for.
(So they went back )
(their footsteps.)
(Then they found one of Our servants, on whom We had bestowed mercy from Us, and whom We had taught knowledge from Us.) This was Al-Khidr, peace be upon him, as is indicated by the authentic Hadiths narrated from the Messenger of Allah . Al-Bukhari recorded that Sa`id bin Jubayr said, "I said to Ibn `Abbas: `Nawf Al-Bikali claims that Musa, the companion of Al-Khidr was not the Musa of the Children of Israel.' Ibn `Abbas said, `The enemy of Allah has told a lie.' Ubayy bin Ka`b narrated that he heard the Messenger of Allah say,
(Musa got up to deliver a speech before the Children of Israel and he was asked, "Who is the most learned person among the people" Musa replied, "I am." Allah rebuked him because he did not refer the knowledge to Allah. So Allah revealed to him: "At the junction of the two seas there is a servant of Ours who is more learned than you." Musa asked, "O my Lord, how can I meet him" Allah said, "Take a fish and put it in a vessel and then set out, and where you lose the fish, you will find him." So Musa took a fish, put it in a vessel and set out, along with his boy-servant Yusha` bin Nun, peace be upon him, till they reached a rock (on which) they both lay down their heads and slept. The fish moved vigorously in the vessel and got out of it and fell into the sea and there it took its way through the sea (straight) as in a tunnel. Allah stopped the flow of water on both sides of the way created by the fish, and so that way was like a tunnel. When Musa got up, his companion forgot to tell him about the fish, and so they carried on their journey during the rest of the day and the whole night. The next morning Musa said to his boy-servant, ("Bring us our morning meal; truly, we have suffered much fatigue in this, our journey.")
Musa did not get tired till he had passed the place that Allah had ordered him to look for. His boy-servant then said to him, ("Do you remember when we betook ourselves to the rock I indeed forgot the fish; none but Shaytan made me forget to remember it. It took its course into the sea in a strange way.") There was a tunnel for the fish and Musa and his boy-servant were amazed. Musa said, ("That is what we have been seeking." So they went back retracing their footsteps.") So they went back retracing their steps until they reached the rock. There they found a man covered with a garment. Musa greeted him. Al-Khidr said, "Is there such a greeting in your land" Musa said, "I am Musa." He said, "Are you the Musa of the Children of Israel" Musa said, "Yes," and added, "I have come to you so that you may teach me something of that knowledge which you have been taught." Al-Khidr said, ("You will not be able to have patience with me.) O Musa! I have some of Allah's knowledge which He has bestowed upon me but you do not know it; and you too, have some of Allah's knowledge which He has bestowed upon you, but I do not know it.
Musa said, ("If Allah wills, you will find me patient, and I will not disobey you in aught.") Al-Khidr said to him, ("Then, if you follow me, ask me not about anything till I myself mention it to you.") So they set out walking along the shore, until a boat passed by and they asked the crew to let them go on board. The crew recognized Al-Khidr and allowed them to go on board free of charge. When they went on board, suddenly Musa saw that Al-Khidr had pulled out one of the planks of the ship with an adz. Musa said to him, "These people gave us a free ride, yet you have broken their boat so that its people will drown! Verily, you have done a terrible thing! ("Al-Khidr said, "Did I not tell you, that you would not be able to have patience with me") (Musa said, "Call me not to account for what I forgot and be not hard upon me for my affair (with you). ")) The Messenger of Allah said,
(In the first instance, Musa asked Al-Khidr because he had forgotten his promise. Then a bird came and sat on the edge of the boat, dipping its beak once or twice in the sea. Al-Khidr said to Musa, "My knowledge and your knowledge, in comparison to Allah's knowledge, is like what this bird has taken out of the sea." Then they both disembarked from the boat, and while they were walking on the shore, Al-Khidr saw a boy playing with other boys. Al-Khidr took hold of the boy's head and pulled it off with his hands, killing him. Musa said to him, ("Have you killed an innocent person who had killed none! Verily, you have committed a thing Nukr!" He said, "Did I not tell you that you would not be able to have patience with me")
[The narrator] said, "The second blame was stronger than the first one". (Musa said, "If I ask you anything after this, keep me not in your company; you have received an excuse from me." Then they both proceeded until they came to the people of a town. They asked them for food but they refused to entertain them. (Then) they found there a wall on the point of falling down.) (Al-Khidr) set it up straight with his own hands. Musa said, "We came to these people, but they neither fed us nor received us as guests. (If you had wished, surely, you could have taken wages for it!" (Al-Khidr) said: "This is the parting between you and I. I will tell you the interpretation of (those) things over which you were unable to be patient.") The Messenger of Allah said:
(We wish that Musa was patient so that Allah would have told us more about both of them.) Sa`id bin Jubayr said: "Ibn `Abbas used to recite [Ayah no. 79] There was a king before them who seized every good-conditioned ship by force) and [Ayah no 80] (وَأَمَّا الْغُلَامُ فَكَانَ كَافِرًا وَكَانَ أَبَوَاهُ مُؤْمِنَيْنِ) (As for the boy, he was a disbeliever and his parents were believers.) Then (in another narration) Al-Bukhari recorded a similar account which says:
(…then Musa set out and with him was his boy-servant Yusha` bin Nun, and they had the fish with them. When they reached the rock, they camped there, and Musa lay down his head and slept. At the base of the rock there was a spring called Al-Hayat; its water never touched a thing but it brought it to life. Some of its water touched the fish, so it began to move and jumped out of the vessel and into the sea. When he woke up, Musa said to his boy-servant: (Bring us our morning meal.)) Then he quoted the rest of the Hadith. Then a bird came and perched on the edge of the ship, and dipped its beak in the sea, and Al-Khidr said to Musa, "My knowledge and your knowledge and the knowledge of all of creation, in comparison to the knowledge of Allah, is like what this bird has taken from the sea." Then he mentioned the rest of the report.


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Pelvic and Testicular problems
Anyone experiencing chronic discomfort in the pelvic or testicular area is certainly going to have concerns. Whether you are male or female, the area between the hip bones contains a lot of complicated and delicate organs and glands.
When is an MRI scan required?
An scan of this type will be recommended if;
- you are experiencing abnormal vaginal bleeding
- a pelvic exam has uncovered a unexplained mass
- an unexplained pelvic mass happens during pregnancy
- you are suffering from endometriosis and an ultrasound scan proved inconclusive
- you have abdominal pain
- you have unexplained pelvic pain
- You have swelling in the testicles
- trauma or injury has occurred in the pelvic area
What can it uncover?
here are numerous types of cancers that can occur inside the pelvic area such as:
- Bladder cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Prostate cancer
Listing them in this way, is not meant to scare you. It is just to highlight the importance of getting yourself checked out if you have persistent pain in this area of the body.
How is it checked?
In order to quickly and accurately check the complicated area inside the pelvis, an MRI scanner is used to create a complete 3d image. An MRI scanner does this by using a combination of radio waves and extremely strong magnets and the resultant picture gives incredible detail and is really helpful when diagnosing internal problems without invasive 'exploratory' surgery.
If it is determined that an MRI scan is something that can help you, it will come perhaps, as something of a relief to know that this procedure is completely pain free.
You will be asked to lay in a hospital gown on a narrow table that slides slowly into the scanner itself. Some may find it a little claustrophobic as it can take upwards of an hour to complete, but the scan itself will not hurt at all.
To help alleviate any nerves, calming medication may be administered and you will be able to talk to the radiologist via an intercom throughout. During the testing, the machine you are laying in may make numerous banging and humming noises. Don't worry, this is perfectly normal.
If there is any discomfort during the procedure it may be from small coils used to send and receive the radio waves through the pelvic area. If your prostate is the area being scanned, then the coil may have to be inserted into the rectum to help produce a detail image.
This is not always the case though, as some scans require a dye to be injected intravenously to help the radiologist acquire an image.
Are there risks?
An MRI scan does not involve any radiation and there are no known side effects from being subjected to radio waves or magnetic fields.
Of course, you would have a long and detailed chat with your specialist prior to a scan and this would highlight any issues such as those with pacemakers who might experience issues with it perhaps not working quite as well during the scan.
If you have concerns about your pelvic health or would like to talk to a professional, please contact us today.


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Got uncontrollable cravings?
Hungry all the time?
Have 20+ pounds to lose?
Being Leptin Resistant can be keeping you from 'slim, strong and sexy'?
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Meet Leptin.
Many obesity researchers are increasingly looking at it to uncover the actual mechanism behind weight loss resistance.
Being resistant to leptin's signalling is now believed to the main driver to being overweight (or underweight).
Leptin is a hormone produced from your white fat cells.
Leptin's primary role is to regulate energy metabolism. In other words, how much food you need, for day to day activity.
When the body needs energy, leptin signals to the brain to eat.
When the body senses it's had enough, you feel satisfied and stop eating. You go on with your day and start burning calories.
This system is known as a negative feedback loop, similar to other control mechanisms such as breathing and blood pressure regulation.
From an evolutionary perspective, the 'leptin system' kept us from starving or overeating. It kept us alive and able to reproduce.
Bottom line: Leptin regulates how many calories you eat and burn and how much fat you carry on your body.
Take the Leptin Resistance Quiz and found below.
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When you are leptin resistant, you are always hungry, have insatiable cravings and feel the need to eat all the time.
If you want any hopes of dropping body fat and keeping it off in a sustainable manner, then fixing leptin is your #1 priority.
Focusing on just diet and exercise will likely not get you long standing results, either.
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The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Units (NIAID VTEUs) play a key role in the development new and improved vaccines and therapies against infectious diseases. VTEUs have run hundreds of clinical trials, many of which have contributed vaccines becoming licensed for use. A key feature of the VTEUs' success is their ability to enroll large numbers of volunteers into trials rapidly and vaccinate them in a safe, effective and quick manner.
The RBL Immunology Unit is a service component of the Regional Biocontainment Laboratory at Duke (housed in GHRB). In addition to providing access to specialized instrumentation for Real-Time PCR, and Luminex-based multiplex assays, this unit assists investigators with design and implementation of molecular, protein, and cellular assays to quantify immune reconstitution or immune responses in vitro and in vivo.


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Prior to joining ISOC, Shernon was the Manager Regional Relations Caribbean for ICANN for more than three years. Before ICANN he worked as a Policy Advisor with the Telecommunications & Post Regulatory Authority (Bureau Telecommunicatie en Post) in the Netherlands Antilles for almost 6 years. Previously he worked with the local telecommunications incumbent operator UTS/Setel in Curacao, for almost nine years.
Shernon is a national of Curacao. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University for Professional Studies in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University for Professional Studies in Enschede the Netherlands and a Master's degree in Telecommunications Regulation and Policy from the University of the West Indies in Trinidad & Tobago.
He is fluent in Dutch, English, Spanish, Papiamento and has a working understanding of French.


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GRAMA: Government Records Access and Management Act
All government records of Centerville City are maintained, classified, and subject to access in accordance with the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), as set forth at Utah Code Ann. §§ 63G-2-101, et seq., as amended. If you have any questions regarding this form, you are encouraged to contact the City Recorder or the City Attorney at (801)295-3477. Pursuant to applicable provisions of GRAMA, this Government Records Request is a public document. Please submit this form to the City Recorder, Centerville City Hall, 250 North Main Street, Centerville City, Utah 84014 or email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Please note the more specific and narrow your request, the easier it will be for the City to quickly and effectively respond to your request. Failure to describe the records sought with reasonable specificity may result in delay or denial of the request.


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Anger at God
My first pregnancy, I came across a book, "supernatural childbirth" which is basically talking about getting pregnant, carrying the pregnancy, delivering the baby all without stress and complications.
It also discussed delivery without pain…this I was interested in because I always wondered if Eve was cursed in childbirth and Jesus came to liberate us from every curse, then we are not suppose to be experiencing pains or trouble in childbirth right? Whenever I spoke about this to people, they just gave me this blank stare, so I learnt to shut up and keep my opinions to myself.
Well…when I came across the book I devoured it, I believed it(to the best of my knowledge) and declared all the bible passages over myself and the baby. To be sure it works; I said I wanted the baby's hair to be corkscrew curly.
Through my pregnancy, I had no morning sickness or complications. On the day of delivery, contractions started and there was little pain but it increased as the contractions built. I gave birth after two hours of contractions to a baby girl with very dark curly hair.
I was angry, angry at God, angry at the baby. While breastfeeding one day, I heard, "why are you angry?" I was angry I felt pain. "Why did you allow me feel pain after all my prayers and declarations?" I thought angrily. Then I remembered, yes there was pain but it wasn't as bad as people said (maybe because I have high threshold for pain according to my family I don't know), then the whole contraction/delivery was just two hours which was record time for a first timer, most importantly the baby was healthy and so was I.
When I remembered all these I realized how ungrateful I had being and I repented of it and thanked God for a supernatural delivery.
have you ever been angry at God? how did you know, what did you do? where you ready to let go of the anger or you felt justified?
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Spotted at Walmart: Essie Nailpolishes10:46 AM
Have you seen this display yet?
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wow! That's way more than what Target has and a much better display. I'm not a Walmart shopper, but I might have to swing by to take a look at this.ReplyDelete
This is exciting! I've never seen the full core line of Essie in a store before. I hope to find a display of these at my Walmart. These look great! I'm glad they're carrying something like this. Thanks for the heads up!ReplyDelete
WOW, I never would have guessed you could find Essie there!ReplyDelete
OK, I'm glad I am not the only one who was floored by this display. And by display, I mean entire end cap! I'll be thrilled if they keep this here. It did look to be the entire line, not just a select few like Target carries. We'll see how long it lasts...who knows, maybe Walmart is trying to spice things up?ReplyDelete
Whaaaat? Seriously? Awesome!!!ReplyDelete
Yay!! I normally can't find essie around here,I have to check them out for sure ^_^. Happy new year!.ReplyDelete


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I went for a long walk on Friday. The weather was glorious.
When I came home, I had a large mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream.
On Saturday, there was even more frost.
Later that evening it was almost -20 degrees celsius. I spent it in front of the fireplace with a glass of sherry, knitting. A perfect day.
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Xcaret Underground River
Xcaret is undoubtedly stunning archaeological area situated in Riviera Maya, Cancun inside the Mexican Carribbean Seashore. This site had been used by the pre-Columbian Maya and also worked like a port designed for the navigation as well as a significant Maya buying and selling centre. The Underground Water at Xcaret is probably the most favored fun-based activities in the Recreation area. This particular all natural attraction will take site visitors at a voyage within the really clear rich waters of the Riviera Maya .
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Mold is a part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, BUT indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. Mold may begin growing indoors when mold spores land on surfaces that are wet. There are many types of mold, and none of them will grow without water or moisture to help them along. Control the moisture, humidity or water and you can control the molds.
Many people are ideal candidates for mold related conditions, such as:
- Pregnant women
- The sick or the elderly
- Small children or infants
- Individuals with lowered immune systems (like HIV, certain cancer types, etc.)
- Individuals with respiratory disorders (Asthma, Sinus Infections, allergies, etc.)
Anyone who thinks they have symptoms of mold should see a doctor. If there is visible mold remove it immediately OR if no visible mold is present ….. Have Mold Testing Done.


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Hannah Altman: The 9-Year-Old CEO
School's almost out for many children. For some enterprising kids, lemonade stands will start popping up around the country . But some children take a more serious approach when it comes to business. At their early ages, it's hard to predict whether they're going to give Warren Buffett a run for his money -- but their entrepreneurial spirit is to be admired.
Hannah Altman, of West Bloomfield, Mich., is 9 years old. But in just a year's time, she's built a mini toy empire that started with pencil toppers.
"A year ago I went out dinner one night and I saw cool pencil toppers in the vending machine," she says. "I had never seen them before. They were really new."
That ability to spot trends before they hit mainstream has led to the success of Hannah's Cool World, a website that sells toys. And pencil toppers are hardly small potatoes; the website has sold more than 250,000 of them in just over a year. The company has 8500 registered customers in the US, Canada, and the UK. You won't find much of her merchandise in Toys R Us though; products are sourced based on what's hot in Europe.
Entrepreneurship had been stewing in Hannah's family; her parents started a home-based zipper-pull company called CoolZips.com. Hannah actually named their company and watched them build it from hand-making the zipper pulls at home to finding a Hong Kong factory to filling orders that grew from 20 to 200 per day. Now with the growth of both companies, Hannah's dad, Rick Altman, quit his day job to focus on the Web stores. 2010 gross sales are projected to reach $500,000--enough to support the whole family. Sales in 2010 have already doubled 2009 sales.
"There's a lot less stress," Rick notes, "now that I quit my other job, where I was putting in 50 hours (per week) there and then 50 hours here. To us, this is fun. We have told Hannah that if you find something fun, and you work hard, you'll be successful. It's fun; we're playing with toys."
CEO, age 9
Hannah isn't just the name behind the brand. She wrote the website, fills orders, and leads customer service. She also drives the buying decisions even if she can't personally attend toy industry trade shows -- children are not allowed. Her parents head up finance and quality control as managing partners.
"We make sure every item that we sell is in compliance," says Lauren Altman, Hannah's mom. "We hire a lead testing company to make sure toys are safe. We also look at latex and phthalates. If we wouldn't want Hannah playing with it, we won't want it in other houses."
Being a kid
Hannah still finds time to be a kid, which is important.
"I have school, I play basketball and soccer, and play hockey and baseball at home," she says. "I always just find time. I just do homework right when I get home."
She says she's not stressed.
Dan Kindlon, who teaches child psychology at the Harvard School of Public Health and has written four books on child development and mental health, says kids with entrepreneurial spirit is a good thing.
"I think in this culture we tend to downplay kids' abilities," he says. "Kids used to be economic assets for the family. We keep children as children in this culture far longer than most other cultures. Kids are usually capable of more than we give them credit for."
He says it's parents' responsibility to make sure the child is enjoying the business and set ground rules from the beginning, including making sure children get enough sleep.
"The National Sleep Foundation recommends kids get 9.25 hours of sleep," he says. "If they can't fit it all in, then something should go."
In the 1980s sitcom 'Family Ties,' Alex P. Keaton, played by Michael J. Fox, lived and breathed capitalism. Hannah, on the other hand, plays down her business side when she's at school -- which Kindlon says, is normal.
"It's like child actors going back to school -- they just want to be normal kids," Kindlon says. "They don't want to talk about being in movies with Johnny Depp."
The benefits to children being involved in business are many. Hannah has become better at math, and few 9-year-olds comprehend economics as she does. Her parents say she understands the value of money and pricing for goods and the importance of good customer service. She also knows the importance of charity, donating a percentage of sales each month to the National Wildlife Federation.
Budding Buffetts
Some children start retail businesses online such as Pencil Bugs, a 5-year-old business. Owner Jason O'Neill, 14, has a book coming out this summer about his experiences. Others head for brick-and-mortar opportunities like Umar Brimah, 14, did when he opened a Japanese anime store in Cape Girardeau, Mo. (with some help from mom).
Still other kids get the benefit of school support. The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship works with schools to establish formal business development programs for kids in middle and high school. The program has reached 280,000 students in 21 states and 12 countries.
Back to Warren Buffett. When he was only 6, he bought six-packs of Coca-Cola from his grandfather's grocery and then resold the bottles. Six-packs cost 25 cents. His bottles, at a nickel each, turned a five-cent profit. Not a bad start for the world's third-wealthiest individual.
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2014 BMW M5 "30 Years of M5" Limited Edition
Shown for the very first time at the Amsterdam Motor Show in 1984 and introduced for the 1985 model year, the BMW M5 quickly made a name for itself in the midsize sedan market for blending excellent performance with luxury and an attractive design. Exactly 30 years have passed since the first-generation model was unveiled and the German manufacturer is rolling out an anniversary model to celebrate the nameplate's long-standing success.
Suggestively dubbed 30th Anniversary M5, the limited edition model gained subtle exterior and interior updates plus a significant power update under the hood.
This festive Bimmer is not only faster than the M5 fitted with the Competition Package, but it's also the fastest road-going BMW ever built. The bad news, however, is that only 30 units of the total 300 will reach U.S. soil before being sold through a rather complicated process.
As per BMW, those looking to purchase one of these vehicles will need to keep an eye out on the company's Instagram channel, where a phone number for the reservation hotline will be gradually unveiled between May 17-21. Once the number is complete, 29 units of the 30th Anniversary M5 will become available for booking, with the final example to remain with BMW of North America and sold at a later date.
In addition to buying a limited edition sedan, the lucky buyers will also be invited to a one-day M Driving School at a private motorsports facility in Palm Springs, California.
Updated 09/04/2014: BMW unveiled a promo video (above) for its new M5 "30 Years of M5" Limited Edition.
Click past the jump to read more about the 30th Anniversary BMW M5.
2014 BMW M5 "30 Years of M5" Limited Edition
Horsepower @ RPM:600
Torque @ RPM:516
Displacement:4.4 L
0-60 time:3.7 sec.
Top Speed:190 mph
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The first thing that catches the eye is the spectacular Frozen Dark Silver Metallic paint, which is taken straight from the exclusive BMW Individual palette
As with most anniversary models, this BMW M5 is adorned by a few unique styling features that make it stand out from the pack. The first thing that catches the eye is the spectacular Frozen Dark Silver Metallic paint, which is taken straight from the exclusive BMW Individual palette. Next in line are the 20-inch, light-allow M wheels finished in silver with black inserts and complimented by gold brake calipers.
Naturally, the sedan's body has been fitted with numerous "30 Jahre M5" badges painted in Black Chrome. These exclusive decorations can be found on the kidney grille surrounds, the front fenders, the door handles and even on the exhaust tips. Nothing striking overall.
Bi-color M wheels
Cabin modifications were kept to a minimum, with a black Alcantara and leather combo covering the seats
Cabin modifications were kept to a minimum, with a black Alcantara and leather combo covering the seats, while the same Alcantara hue can be found on the center console and the door panels. As expected, "30 Jahre M5" logos are present as well, being embroidered on the M seats and carved on individually numbered badges placed on the passenger side of the dashboard.
Other than that, future customers will be greeted by the same updates introduced in 2013 and an Alcantara-wrapped M sports steering wheel.
Individually-numbered "50 Jahre M5" plaque
The 30th Anniversary M5 benefits from 600 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque – 25 horses more than the M5 with the Competition Package
The most important update resides under the hood, where the 4.4-liter V-8 engine received a significant power bump via increased turbocharger pressure and engine control module tweaks. Specifically, the 30th Anniversary M5 benefits from 600 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque - 25 horses more than the M5 with Competition Package and 40 horses more when compared to the standard M5. Needless to say, this is the most powerful road-going vehicle built by BMW.
Equipped with an improved M Servotronic function and an updated M Dynamic mode, the sedan is now capable to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in only 3.7 seconds, about half a second quicker than the M5 with Competition Package.
|twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8
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|516 Lbs-ft
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With only 300 units set for production and only 30 to cross the Pond to the U.S., the 30th Anniversary BMW M5 isn't cheap. It retails for $138,275, including destination and handling. That's a $38,000 premium over the BMW M5 with Competition Package, with starts from $100,200.
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S 4MATIC
Customers that won't be able to get their hands on a 30th Anniversary BMW M5 can always head to Mercedes-Benz for a high performance sedan. The E63 AMG S may not benefit from a special edition model, but it has plenty of power at its disposal, with the biturbo, 5.5-liter V-8 churning 577 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque.
Available exclusively in an all-wheel drive configuration, the German sedan is actually quicker than the 600-horsepower M5, being able to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds, while its top speed is limited at 186 mph. Making this even better is the vehicle's $99,770 price tag, although the sticker can blow past the $115,000 mark if you go crazy with the options.
On the other hand, if you can settle for the 550 horsepower delivered by the non-S E63 AMG, the starting price decreases to $92,770.
Cadillac CTS-V Sedan
Although the CTS-V Sedan is in dire need of a refresh, this Caddy is still suited to take on the BMW M5. Hiding a huge, supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 under the hood, the CTS-V benefits from 556 horsepower and 551 pound-feet of torque. With a 0-to-60 sprint time of four seconds and a top speed of 186 mph, the CTS-V is one of the fastest sedans you can buy nowadays.
The vehicle comes with a six-speed manual and numerous standard features, including performance tires, heated mirrors and HID headlamps. For the interior, the standard equipment list is quite long and comes with items like adjustable front seat lumbar support, cruise control, ambient lighting and a 10-speaker Bose audio system.
If you can handle the CTS-V's dated looks, Cadillac will reward you with a $65,825 sticker, an unbeatable offer with these performance figures at hand. Check all the boxes on the options list and the sedan will end up costing about $74,000.
It's more than obvious that BMW is taking advantage of the M5's heritage to roll out its most powerful vehicle yet. The extra power is a great addition to the sedan, but the limited production numbers and the high price tag will make it unreachable to the average Joe. Nonetheless, the 29 units available Stateside will sell like hot cakes and will become prized collectibles in the not too distant future.
Press Release
BMW announced today a limited run of 30 copies of the new 30th Anniversary Edition BMW M5 for 2015. The BMW M5 "30 Jahre M5" will be produced in a limited run of 300 examples worldwide, and 30 of them will be imported to the United States. With an output of 600hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, it will not only be the most powerful M5 ever sold but also the most powerful BMW production model ever. Starting at $138,275, including destination and handling, the first 29 copies of the 30th Anniversary Edition BMW M5 will be offered to the first 29 customers who reserve it by dialing the dedicated BMW Customer Relations hotline at 1:00pm EDT (10:00am PDT), on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. The 30th copy of the Edition will be retained by BMW of North America, LLC, and may be sold at a later date.
Purchasers of a 30th Anniversary Edition BMW M5 will be invited to a one-day M Driving School at The Thermal Club, a private motorsports facility in Palm Springs, CA.
BMW of North America will engage social media as a platform to reveal the phone number for the reservation hotline for US customers to order one of the 30th Anniversary Edition BMW M5s. That number will be revealed on BMW of North America's Instagram channel (@BMWUSA) over the five days leading up to May 21, beginning on Saturday, May 17. Each day, in addition to revealing portions of the call-in number, will offer fun facts about each of the successive five generations of BMW M5.
BMW of North America's Instagram channel provides exclusive Ultimate Driving Machine content to an active community of BMW super fans and automotive enthusiasts. This audience of nearly 60,000 followers has a clear passion for the M-brand, with M-specific content consistently receiving over 30% more engagement than average.
30th Anniversary Edition BMW M5 offers increased performance
The 4.4 liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo V8 engine from the M5 with Competition Package receives an additional 25 horsepower thanks to increased turbocharger pressure and engine control module enhancements. Elsewhere, the addition of a dedicated control module allows the Active M Differential to react sooner and improve the traction when exiting corners.
Capable of 0 to 60 mph in an estimated 3.7 seconds, the 30th Anniversary Edition BMW M5 adds an improved M-specific Servotronic function as well as an improved M Dynamic mode, prepared to use the full potential of the increased power and traction.
30th Anniversary Edition BMW M5 includes unique styling and interior details
Featuring a Frozen Dark Silver Metallic exterior, part of the BMW Individual palette of hues, the 30th Anniversary Edition BMW M5 is also identified with Black Chrome "30 Jahre M5" (German for 30 years of the M5) badges, appearing on the kidney grill surrounds, the front fenders, door handles and twin dual exhaust pipes. The exterior of the 30th Anniversary Edition M5 is further complemented by 20 inch, bi-color M light-alloy wheels.
"30 Jahre M5" badges are also featured in the interior, with a 1/300 identification number integrated into the Aluminum Trace trim strip on the front passenger side of the cockpit.
A black Alcantara/Leather combination graces the M multifunctional seats which also include embroidered "30 Jahre M5" badges. The center console and the door panels are also covered in black Alcantara, while the headliner features Alcantara Anthracite.
Invitation to Exclusive BMW M Driving School at The Thermal Club
In order to further enhance the M experience with this vehicle, buyers of the 30th Anniversary Edition BMW M5 will be invited to an exclusive one-day track event and M driving school at The Thermal Club in Palm Springs, CA. The event will be held in the Fall of 2014 with more details to follow.
Celebrating five generations of M5.
30 years have passed since a group of engineers at BMW Motorsport GmbH proposed using the inline-6 cylinder engine originally developed for the BMW M1 and fitting it into the BMW 5 Series Sedan, essentially creating the segment defining high performance sedan and setting a foundation for the next four generations of the BMW M5.


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In no particular order, a handful of notes and observations swept up from the floor of the 2013 version of Taste Washington.
Taste Washington is a great opportunity for wineries to show off something new. Here's one that stuck with me – the sleek, elegant new labels from the Brothers Rawn at Two Mountain.
Talk about sartorial splendor: Rick Small, Woodward Canyon's fearless leader, rocked a hip, back-facing cap atop his clean-shaven head while working Woody's booth. Gotta love a bald man with style! Honorable mention in the wardrobe department went to Serge Laville from Spring Valley, who was smartly dressed in a plaid shirt and plaid sport coat. It takes a Frenchman to pull that off, n'est pas?
The sublime spicy fried pickles from Relish Burger Bistro. Who knew?
Favorite wine that I met for the first time at 2013 Taste Washington? Easy pick – 2010 Cab Sauv from Double Canyon. Big honkin' fruit from Horse Heaven Hills, wonderful structure and balance. A sister property to Oregon's stellar Archery Summit, Double Canyon is destined to become a very big deal among us lovers of Big Reds.
Did someone say Big Reds? Obelisco delivers plenty of them from its estate vineyard on Red Mountain. But I was smitten by Doug Long's chardonnay. It was one of several excellent whites that rose to the occasion on Sunday.
Did someone say rose? No, someone said rosé, rosé, rosé! Ross Andrew, Cote Bonneville, L'Ecole and a host of others poured their new Rosés. Just another sign that spring has arrived in Washington.
I didn't catch the seminar that celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Yakima Valley AVA, but I loved the major-league props for Avennia from star industry blogger W. Blake Gray. (Aren't familiar with Blake Gray? You should be – here's a Q&A I did with him earlier this year.)
Rock-star somm Rajat Parr from Mina Wine Group (aka RN74 in Seattle) recently emphasized the importance of storytelling within a wine's brand. The best story I heard all weekend is attached to Obelisco's high-end red blend. Nefer III. It involves Egyptian beauty on the inside and out, clay pots marked for vineyards and vintages, and so on. Talk about a great way to make a brand memorable.
Speaking of RN74, general manager Eric Perlin worked the restaurant's booth Sunday on the show floor. It was a bit of a swan song – Perlin moves this week to San Francisco, where he'll be opening a new restaurant for the Mina Group. Under Perlin's guidance and aided by the steady hand of lead somm Jeff Lindsay-Thorsen, RN74 has quickly become the epicenter of the wine/food scene in Seattle.
My vote for wine of the day: Cote Bonneville's astonishing 2011 Riesling, sourced from their home turf at DuBrul Vineyard.
How fun to see Ted Baseler light up when he talks about 14Hands, Ste. Michelle runaway hit in the value-priced category. And why not – it's perhaps the nation's hottest wine brand.
I chuckled as one prominent winemaker tried to talk his way past security after he presented at one of the morning seminars and couldn't find his badge amidst all of the stuff he was carrying. It was one of those 'don't you know who I am' moments. I realize security is critical at any event involving alcohol, large crowds and the WSLCB. But a few of the gatekeepers were a little over the top – sort of like TSA screeners on steroids.
I stopped by the booth at Guardian Cellars to say hi to Jerry Riener. But he and his wife Jennifer had more important matters to deal with on Sunday – the birth of their first child, Josephine Isabelle.
Like any large trade event, Taste Washington swirls with bustling activity. If you stopped for a moment, what did you see?
- Well, over there was Steve Warner moving from booth to booth to chat with the individual winemakers. More than 220 wineries attended the Big Show, and it was great to see the wine commission's chief work the room.
- And over there was Greg Harrington pouring through a bunch of library selections at the Gramercy booth. "I wasn't sure what we were going to pour this weekend, so I just started grabbing stuff out of the library," he said.
- And over there was Rob Newsom holding court out in front of the Boudreaux table. "I just sold 28 cases of wine to a Canadian buyer," Rob told me. "He asked me, 'How much of your wine should I buy?' and I said '28 cases.' He said 'Fine.' I should have said 100."
Cider is the hot new thing in the Northwest beverage scene, and Sunday's cider seminar, led by the irrepressible Jamie Peha, was outstanding. Memorable moments: That first, luscious sip of apricot cider from Tieton Cider Works and renewing a love affair with Finnriver's Artisan Sparkling Cider, which I first enjoyed several years ago at the Finnriver TR in Chimacum. (Editorial aside: Looking for a great short trip on a spring Sunday? Visit the Finnriver Farm & Cidery, then hit the nearby Sunday farmer's market in Chimacum Corner.)
My taste buds are still reeling from the mind-blowing gazpacho from Tablas Woodstone Tavernas. They claim it only has six ingredients – tomatoes, cukes, green bell pepper, salt, cumin and olive oil – but I'm sure there was some crack thrown in. Nothing else could have made it so addictive.
And of course, my vote for wine of the day: Cote Bonneville's astonishing 2011 Riesling sourced from their home turf at DuBrul Vineyard.
Finally, I don't even want to think about all the wineries, winemakers and industry friends that I intended to visit, but didn't – mostly due to bad planning and poor time management on my part. Good intentions are like … well, you know, and we all have them.
However, Taste Washington's two-day format lends itself to a much more leisurely experience and I'm definitely signing up for the full weekend in 2014.


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Just like everywhere else in America apparently (even down South?!) we've been getting buckets of snow around here. So pretty! I hoped it would lead to a cancelled class this evening, but no such luck. Oh well-at this point in time, I am an expert cold weather dresser. Check out my funky boots-silly, but at least they're not uggs! Um…no offense to anyone that wears those, I guess? The point is, they're warm, and I can easily reject the NorthFace/Uggs/leggings look that midwestern college students so wholeheartedly embrace.
I often look like a homeless person. This may stem from my dislike of real pants, but I digress.
Looks like we'll be getting more snow tonight and tomorrow. I can't wait to see it in the morning-I love waking up to snow covering the ground. Really my philosophy is more along the lines of "winter is terrible, but if it's going to be cold at least let there be snow". I should work on making that more snappy.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The women's 800 freestyle relay earned honorable mention All-America honors to highlight the third day of the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships for Coast Guard.
The women's 800 freestyle relay of freshman Sarah Passilla, junior Kristen Young, freshman Emily Benson and junior Christine McCulla placed 8th in the timed finals with a time of 7:38.25 which means they can finish no lower than 16th overall. The timed finals are for all relays except for the top 8 qualifiers which will race tonight for the championship. If a team false starts the Bears could move up a spot, but either way, they have earned All-America honorable mention honors.
The women's 800 freestyle relay set the school record and won the NEWMAC Championship this season with a time of 7:34.41.
On the men's side, junior Chasse Sodemann placed 23rd in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 56.44 while freshman Eric Fuhs was 24th in 56.49.
Sodemann earned All-America honors with a sixth place finish in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 54.75 last season. Fuhs won the NEWMAC Championship in the event this season with a time of 55.12.
Junior Patrick Jackson placed 28th in the 100 backstroke with a time of 51.11. He holds the school record with a time of 50.20 which he set at the NEWMAC Championship this season
The NCAA Championships will conclude tomorrow and the Bears will compete in four men's events and two women's events.


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1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/8 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Cup Softened Butter
1 Cup Sugar
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3 Eggs
4 Teaspoons Lemon Extract
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
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"This recent agreement with Sekidenko continues to support our strategy to acquire leading technologies in order to enhance our product offering for the direct benefit of our customers," said Doug Schatz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Energy. "OFT is the preferred method for non-contact temperature measurement in the semiconductor industry, and Sekidenko is a leader in this market. Looking ahead, Sekidenko is well-positioned to gain market share through new product efforts in integrated metrology, which addresses both the retrofit market and next generation wafer processing requirements."
"Sekidenko's temperature measurement ties in very well with our current product offering," continued Mr. Schatz. "Our RF power delivery system heats the wafer, our e-chuck power supply holds the wafer, Noah's technology cools the wafer and Sekidenko's solution senses and controls wafer temperature. This acquisition will move us closer to our goal of providing a complete, integrated sub-system architecture where the whole is greater than the sum of parts," said Mr. Schatz.
Sekidenko's principal shareholder and president is Dr. Ray Dils, who invented the original OFT twenty years ago, and was subsequently presented with an Industrial Research 100 Award in 1983. The company's products represent the latest generation of OFTs using state-of-the-art electronics and software, providing superior accuracy, repeatability and ease of use in RTP, CVD, Etch, Epitaxy, PVD and crystal growth semiconductor manufacturing applications. Sekidenko is currently expanding its addressable market into new areas within semiconductor manufacturing such as emissivity measurement and unified control systems for plasma enhanced CVD.
"We share Advanced Energy's vision to integrate critical process components and develop highly differentiated solutions for our customers," said Dr. Ray Dils, President of Sekidenko. "Accurate wafer temperature measurement is of rising importance to our OEM customers, and we are pleased to have the support of Advanced Energy as we enter an exciting new growth phase in the metrology market."
The acquisition of Sekidenko is subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino Act review and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2000. There is no assurance that it will be completed.
About Advanced EnergyAdvanced Energy is a global leader in the development, marketing, and support of technology solutions that are critical in the manufacture of semiconductors, data storage products, and flat panel displays as well as in applications that involve surface modification and process power control. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users around the world depend on AE products when plasma-based technology plays a central role in their manufacturing process. AE offers a comprehensive line of technology solutions including power conversion and control systems, process monitoring and control tools, ion-beam sources, dynamic temperature control products, and plasma abatement systems. AE technology solutions are sold and supported globally by direct offices, representatives, and distributors. Founded in 1981, AE is a publicly held company traded on Nasdaq National Market under the symbol AEIS.
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