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I have a 1963 Impala with a mild small block 350. I'm swapping the Powerglide out for a 700R4 (out of a 1990 Formula Firebird). I know it will come with a 30-spline tailshaft which will have to be changed to a 27-spline. Is this possible or is there an easier/less expensive way to alleviate this issue. Also does anyone know which crossmember I should use? Which kits will I need to make this transmission work with the car? Since the driveshaft is a 2 piece does that mean I only need to get the driveshaft closest to the transmission shortened? Any and all advice on how to make this proccess as painless and the least expensive would be appreciated.P.S. Would going to a 200-4r be easier and/or less expensive?
Go to your local parts store and buy a yoke for the trans you have, if needed they have u joints to match different size ends. thats way cheaper than swapping an output shaft. you can have the driveshaft shortened by a good drivetrain shop i use drive train specialists (in OKC) last one i had them shorten cost $50.im also looking for a crossmember to do the same. you would think some one would manufacture one by now..... for now i removed the 6cyl/3spd xmember and cut the ends off of it to move them back 2 inches (approximate) but i noticed the trans mount holes are not symetrical across the width of the xmember so im left scratching my head. if the 6cyl is off center is the v8 center?? i guess im going to weld up a custom one so i can drive it unless someone knows of a 700r4 crossmember for 58-64 chevy cars (impala). later
Wow i finally found an xmember check it out http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/catalog/catalog.php?Action=GETSUBCAT&CATID=YA1A6www.bowtieoverdrives.com , click crossmembers, select year (same for you and me) 59-64 impala. Bam there it is $175 im ordering one next week! good luck with yours. later
You also need a 700R4 stand alone harness. they are available from summit racing for less than $50. the harness w module has an adjustment to set the lockup of the torque converter. without the stand alone harness the 700R4 will not operate correctly. that should be all you need.(and i need) later, Dan
I actually found 2 other sites that sell an x member for our cars one for $95 and one for $99. im ordering the $99 tomorrow instead of the $175 part. if you ever bother to check back on this ill send you the website and let you know how mine fits. later, Dan
I want to take a powerglide out and install a 700r4 in my 58 impala. Did you have to modify the sheet metal in the tunnel? ThanksTracy
You dont have to modify the sheet metal on the car. It will fit just fine. You will have to modify the crossmember for the transmission since the 700r4 sits a few inches farther than the powerglide. I sell a direct bolt on crossmember that eliminates the need to cut and modify your original crossmember. I sell them on Ebay for $145. If you need it let me know. My ebay name is TunasGarage2009. You can also email me at email@example.com. Also if you mention you saw this on Car Craft I'll knock off $20. Thanks from Tuna's Garage!!
I also have crossmembers for 61-65 Falcon C4 conversions, 62-67 Nova 700r4 400th 200r, 58-75 Impala 700r4, 67-69 Camaro 700r4. I also have 4 link suspensions for 53-56 Ford trucks and Chevys.
I know it's been a while but here is where I'm at. Decided against the 700R4 went with the 2004R. Identical length to the powerglide, bolts right up, and is 27 spline. No need to modify the driveshaft. Other difficult part was the crossmember. Plenty of 700R4 crossmembers for a '63 Impala but that won't work. What should work is a TH400 crossmember from www.dr409.com That's a work in progress but I'll update that as soon as I find out hopefully it won't take 3 years this time
there are several articles spread out through the various magazines on this exact subject...here is one to start with...http://www.streetrodderweb.com/tech/1004sr_1963_chevy_impala_700_r4_overdrive_automatic/index.html
I got a 64 impala with a 283 and put the 200r4 with it. I made my own cross member, it looks rough but works. I drill the factory holes a little bigger to fit 7/16 grade 5 bolts in. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2676294/1964-chevrolet-impala/page-4The 700r crossmember will not work, the mount is off, 4 inches I think. Its not running but its held for a few months so far. My powerglide is a 16 spine, and the 200r4 is a bit longer so I got to shortin the driveshaft.


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27 Jul 2006, 06:33pm by Michael David Smith
Kevin Colbert: Great director of football operations or the greatest director of football operations? The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Colbert, who is in charge of all player personnel and scouting decisions, to a new deal. I don't think front-office types get enough credit (and it makes my head hurt to think that Matt Millen has earned more than any GM in the league over the last six years), and it's nice to see Colbert get some recognition. Now about that contract extension for Bill Cowher...
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27 Jul 2006, 05:49pm by Aaron Schatz
Chuck Klosterman says you shouldn't ruin your fantasy football league by making it too real. I would tend to agree. We get people around here saying, "you guys are so serious about football, but fantasy football has nothing to do with actual football." And the answer is yes, we know this, and we like both. I know some people want to try a PAR-based game, and we like the idea of a trial run this year. But if your fantasy league is looking for a way to quantify fullback blocking, or has restricted free agency and salary arbitration, you may be going a bit too far.
17 comments, Last at 28 Jul 2006, 3:56pm by Mikey
27 Jul 2006, 12:04pm by Aaron Schatz
You have to be kidding me. The first drill? When your big free agent signing is on the ground screaming "No," this is not a good thing. I feel really bad for the Browns and their fans. Reports now say it is a torn patellar tendon, and Bentley will likely miss the entire season.
40 comments, Last at 12 Aug 2006, 3:23pm by Will Allen
26 Jul 2006, 03:23pm by Aaron Schatz
Last year, the average payout to a retired NFL player was $14,500. The average payout by baseball's pension system to a retired MLB player was $34,000. By the way, the NFL pension doesn't include health insurance. For all the talk about how the NFL is doing a good deed by rebuilding the Superdome and keeping the Saints in New Orleans, might it not be better to let Tom Benson blow his wad on a big stadium in San Antonio while the other 31 owners buy health insurance for all those guys who made them rich in the pre-free agency era?
20 comments, Last at 06 Jul 2007, 3:08am by murrell hayes
26 Jul 2006, 01:44pm by P. Ryan Wilson
After a few relaxing days at Tom Walsh's B&B, Art Shell and Jerry Porter would definitely be able to work this out.
22 comments, Last at 28 Jul 2006, 3:04pm by Mark
26 Jul 2006, 10:37am by P. Ryan Wilson
You know, this idea isn't half-bad. Instead of your run-of-the-mill professional sports league business plan, a group headed by former NCAA President Cedric Dempsey, "... will unveil plans ... for a new spring minor league with a twist — the eight teams will use colleges as their bases, and feature players from those schools and their affiliated conferences and surrounding regions." Players will earn roughly $100,000 a year, but they have to have graduated from college and exhausted all of their eligibility. So basically, it'll be just like big-time college football, but legal.
27 comments, Last at 27 Jul 2006, 6:12pm by Nick
25 Jul 2006, 02:43pm by Michael David Smith
King Kaufman tells us what the NFL would look like if he became Paul Tagliabue's successor. He's got some great ideas, but when he says he wants to fix overtime and "We can talk about how we're going to do it, exactly," doesn't he know that Football Outsiders already has the ultimate solution?
Note: If you're not a Salon Premium subscriber, you'll need to watch a brief ad before reading this.
30 comments, Last at 27 Jul 2006, 12:47pm by The Other Vlad
25 Jul 2006, 01:58pm by P. Ryan Wilson
Pat Kirwan covers the 15 biggest risk/reward decisions facing NFL teams as camps open.
21 comments, Last at 26 Jul 2006, 11:30am by GlennW
24 Jul 2006, 02:44pm by P. Ryan Wilson
DJ Gallo answers a bunch of pressing questions as we approach the start of NFL training camps.
59 comments, Last at 29 Jul 2006, 2:10pm by Oswlek
24 Jul 2006, 11:56am by Michael David Smith
Peter King says this is the time for optimism for fans of all 32 teams.
61 comments, Last at 26 Jul 2006, 3:14pm by GlennW
In which we ask the question: if you're not using 11 personnel, are you really playing modern football?

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A lack of sleep can be serious, leading to a lack of concentration, a higher rate of accidents, chronic fatigue and anxiety and mood disorders. Many of those suffering from fibromyalgia and other chronic pain disorders also suffer from lack of sleep or interrupted sleep.
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Saturday, October 27, 2012
GameStop Branding 'Assassin's Creed III' Boxes
While this may not seem like an issue at first glance it's important to remember that a lot of gamers (like myself) collect these games. The box art is a huge piece of the appeal.
Not to mention the fact that this is free advertisement for a company that isn't exactly known to treat its customer base all that well.
What do you think about this?
UPDATE: We have been staring at this for far too long by now and noticed something... strange. Does it look to anyone else like it's just a piece of paper over the actual cover? The art lines don't quite match up on the left side of the image. We have emailed the original image host and will keep you posted.
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Lesson Outline:
1. From Scripture to Creed
A. Mary of the New Testament
B. Mary of Doctrine and Devotion
2. Reading Mary in Matthew
A. Of Her Was Born. . .
B. . . .Through the Holy Spirit
3. Reading Mary in Luke
A. The Lord Is With You
B. Handmaid of the Lord
4. Reading Like Jesus
A. Literal, Historical, Divine
B. Typology and Mary
5. Discussion Questions
I. From Scripture to Creed
A. Mary of the New Testament
What the New Testament has to say about Mary fills only a few verses.
She is the focus of several passages in the Gospels and is referred to once in the Acts of the Apostles.
The Scriptures do depict Mary at every stage in her Son's life - at His conception and birth; during His childhood; at the start of His ministry, at the foot of the Cross, and following His Resurrection and Ascension.
But in most of these cases, Mary's presence amounts to little more than a mention.
Basically, this is what we learn from the Scriptures:
An angel announced that Mary would bear Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit (seeLuke 1:26-38). While pregnant with Him, she paid a long visit to her relative, Elizabeth (seeLuke 1:39-56).
She bore Jesus in Bethlehem (see Matthew 1:18-25) and was by His crib as magi (seeMatthew 2:11) and shepherds (see Luke 2:15-20) paid Him homage. Under threat of danger, she fled with her newborn and Joseph, her husband, into Egypt (see Matthew 2:14).
Mary presented Jesus in the Temple (see Luke 2:23,33-35), and later, when He was twelve, found Him there teaching (see Luke 2:48-51).
Mary was at the wedding in Cana where Jesus performed His first miracle (see John 2:1-11). She was there, too, at Nazareth when He was rejected by His own people (seeMatthew 13:54-58; Mark 6:1-6).
She watched Him die on the Cross (see John 19:25-28), and was among those gathered with the Apostles in Jerusalem awaiting Pentecost and the sending of the Holy Spirit (seeActs 1:14).
There are also a few indirect mentions of Mary in the New Testament. An anonymous woman cries out to Jesus: "Blessed is the womb that carried you" (see Luke 11:27-28). Paul mentions her but not by name (see Galatians 4:4). And she is apparently the woman depicted in a fantastic vision in the Bible's last book (see Revelation 11:19-12:18).
B. Mary of Doctrine and Devotion
Even counting indirect mentions, Mary is referred to just fourteen times in the New Testament. That's far less than some of the Apostles - certainly less than Peter, who is mentioned about 155 times.
How then did she come to be one of only two people mentioned by name in the Apostles' Creed ("...born of the Virgin Mary")? How did she come to inspire some of the Church's earliest liturgies and prayers, as well as some of its most controversial and misunderstood dogmas?
These questions have long been sticking points for many Christians, who can find no basis in Scripture for what Catholics believe and pray about Mary.
At best, they look upon our Marian beliefs and devotions as products of a pious but misguided imagination. At worst, they call it "Mariolatry" - a false worship that undermines the perfect saving work of Christ and robs Him of His glory.
Unfortunately, many devout Catholics would be equally hard-pressed to explain the connection between the Mary of the Bible and the Mary of Catholic doctrine and devotion.
That's why this course is important.
We're going to discover that when it comes to Mary, there's far more to Scripture than what first meets the eye. We'll see why prayers such as the "Hail Mary" are composed largely of biblical words, and see how the Church's Marian dogmas and doctrines are definitive interpretations of Scriptures concerning Mary.
In fact, through close study of the Bible, we're going to find the seeds not only for Catholic devotions such as the Rosary, but for dogmas and doctrines such as Mary's Immaculate Conception, her Assumption, and her crowning as Queen of Heaven.
Catholic devotion to Mary, rooted in the biblical witness of Christ's first followers, is far from blasphemy or idolatry. At the end of this course, you may wonder whether it is blasphemynot to honor Mary - as God's most perfect work, the human person who most truly conforms to the image of God (see Genesis 1:27; Romans 8:29; 1 Corinthians 15:49).
To appreciate the connections between the Mary of Scripture and the Mary of doctrine and devotion, we need to learn how to read the Scriptures as they were written. When we do, we'll discover that, though the biblical data is scant, it is rich in divine meaning.
I. Reading Mary in Matthew
A. Of Her Was Born. . .
Consider this a "reading lesson." We're going to learn how to read from the New Testament writers themselves. We want to start by simply understanding the "literal" or literary sense of these texts - what the words on the page tell us about Mary.
Mary's first appearance in the New Testament comes in its very first chapter - at the end of the long genealogy that begins the New Testament.
She is introduced as: "Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Messiah" (seeMatthew 1:16).
We have to read these words in context. These are the final words of a list of descendants Matthew has drawn up to demonstrate that Jesus is "Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham" (see Matthew 1:1).
To understand the literal meaning of this text about Mary, then, we have to know some background about the Christ, and about David and Abraham.
Abraham was the founding father of God's chosen people, Israel. God made a covenant with him, promising that through his descendants "all the nations of the earth shall find blessing" (see Genesis 22:18).
God promised Abraham that kings would stem from his line (see Genesis 17:6) and later swore an oath to Israel's King David - that his kingdom would have no end, that David's son would be His son and would reign forever, not only over Israel but over all the nations (see2 Samuel 7:12-13; Psalm 89:27-28; Psalm 132:4-5; 11-12).
But David's kingdom crumbled and the people were dispersed into exile (see Matthew 1:11;2 Kings 24:14).
From that time forward, Israel's prophets taught them to hope for a "Christ" (or "Messiah" in Hebrew). He was expected to be the son of God promised to David, who would liberate Israel's scattered tribes and reunite them in a new and everlasting kingdom that would be a light to the nations (see Isaiah 9:5-6; 49:6; 55:3; Ezekiel 34:23-25,30; 37:25).
Read in context, then, the few words that Matthew gives us about Mary are no trifling matter.
In this short sentence, Matthew has effectively positioned Mary at the center of Israel's history - the history of God's chosen people. Of her was born the Christ through whom God would fulfill His covenant promises to Abraham and David.
As mother of the royal Messiah of Israel, Mary is also necessarily at the center of human history. For the fruit of her womb will be the source of the world's salvation. Through Christ, born of Mary, God will bestow His divine blessings upon all nations and peoples.
B. . . .Through the Holy Spirit
Matthew continues this theme in the verses that follow, as he describes how Mary was "found with child through the Holy Spirit" (see Matthew 1:18-25).
He tells us that Mary's conception by the Spirit fulfills a promise God made through the prophet Isaiah - that a virgin would bear a son who would be called Emmanuel, which means, "God is with us" (see Matthew 1:18,22-23; Isaiah 7:14).
This was an obscure prophecy. Nobody that we know of at the time of Jesus believed it had anything to do with the coming Messiah. Some rabbis said the prophecy had been fulfilled in Isaiah's lifetime - when King Hezekiah was born.
Hezekiah was indeed a mighty reformer who "pleased the Lord, just as his forefather David had done." In addition, Scripture tells us, "the Lord was with him" (see 2 Kings 18:1-7; 2 Chronicles 29-32).
But Matthew seems to be telling us that Hezekiah was at best only a partial and imperfect fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy. Its perfect fulfillment awaited the Spirit's conception of Jesus in Mary's womb.
Mary is "she who is to give birth," as Malachi foretold in a prophecy Matthew will later quote (see Micah 5:1-2; Matthew 2:6). Through Mary, mother of the long-awaited Messiah, "God is with us."
Again, to understand the literal meaning of this passage, we have to understand the deep Old Testament context that Matthew assumes.
Matthew expects that his readers will hear in these words the promise that echoes throughout salvation history - the promise of the divine presence, that God will one day come to dwell with His people (see Isaiah 43:5; Zechariah 8:23; 2 Corinthians 6:16-18).
This was one of the great messianic hopes stirred by the prophets. Ezekiel, for one, prophesied a new King David and an "everlasting covenant" by which God would promise: "My dwelling shall be with them; I will be their God, and they shall be My people" (seeEzekiel 37:24-28; Revelation 21:3).
And we hear echoes of Isaiah's Emmanuel prophecy throughout Matthew's Gospel. Jesus repeatedly describes how He will be "with us" for all time, especially in the Eucharist (seeMatthew 18:20, 25:40,45; 26:26-28). His last words resound with the promise: "I am with you always, until the end of the age" (see Matthew 28:20).
Matthew's reference to Mary as the Virgin prophesied by Emmanuel once more places her at the center of God's saving plan - for Israel and for the world.
The literal meaning of this text is that Mary is the divine "sign" that long ago God promised to give - the sign of His faithfulness to His eternal covenant with David, the sign that He has come to fulfill His purposes for all creation.
III. Reading Mary in Luke
A. The Lord Is With You
We turn now to Luke's Gospel.
We want to look closely at his account of the Annunciation (see Luke 1:26-38). Here again we simply want to read the literal text in its literary context. As it is written, we want to know what this passage tells us about Mary.
Luke, like Matthew, introduces Mary as a virgin betrothed to Joseph, a descendant of David. She is greeted by the angel Gabriel: "Hail, favored one, the Lord is with you."
The angel uses a word - variously translated hail or rejoice - that the prophets used to foretell the joy of the people at the Messiah's coming (see Joel 2:23-24; Zechariah 9:9).
In fact, the angel's announcement seems to be drawn almost word-for-word from a prophecy of Zephaniah (see Zephaniah 3:14-18)
Luke 1 Zephaniah 3
Hail, Shout for joy,
favored one! O daughter Zion! .
The Lord The King of Israel, the Lord
is with you…. is in your midst…
Do not be afraid, Mary Fear not, O Zion…
You will conceive in your womb Your God is in your midst,
...[the] Son of the Most High a mighty savior
Luke seems to be depicting Mary as Daughter Zion - the representative of her people - called to rejoice that God, as her Savior and King, has come into her midst.
As in Matthew, then, we see the historic hopes of Israel focused in the person of Mary. The words the prophets taught Israel to long to hear - "Say to daughter Zion, your Savior comes!" (see Isaiah 62:11) - are heard now by Mary.
The angel also tells Mary that her Son will be "Son of the Most High" and will be given "the throne of David His father."
For the literal meaning of this passage, we have to return to the Old Testament background of God's covenant with David
In fact, in the angel's words we hear echoes of God's covenant with David (see 2 Samuel 7:12-16; Psalm 89:4-5; 27-30).
God swore that David's son would be "a son to Me." And the angel promises that Mary's child will be "Son of the Most High" - another way of saying "Son of God" (see Mark 5:7;Luke 1:35; 8:28).
God swore that David's son would rule on his throne forever. The angel promises that Mary's Son will be seated on "the throne of David his father…forever."
Mary is shown here to be the "sign" that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah from David's dynastic line.
B. Handmaid of the Lord
We'll focus on other elements of Luke's Annunciation story in future lessons. For now, let's jump ahead to the conclusion of Luke's account.
Mary has asked how she, as a virgin, will conceive the child promised by the angel. The angel replies: "For nothing will be impossible for God" (see Luke 1:37). These words, too, are freighted with Old Testament meaning.
An angel spoke almost these same words to Abraham's wife, Sarah, when she laughed at the notion that in her old age she would bear the son that God had promised to Abraham (see Genesis 18:14).
Luke appears to be showing us that Mary, too, is being called to bear the son of God's covenant promise.
In fact, through a close reading of Luke's Annunciation story, we can hear echoes of a number of miraculous births in the salvation history.
In addition to the birth of Isaac to Sarah, we can hear echoes of Rebekah's conception of Jacob and Esau (see Genesis 25:21-22); Rachel's conception of Joseph (see Genesis 29:31; 30:22-24); and Manoah's wife's conception of Samson (see Judges 13:2-7).
Mary's response to the angel takes up the story of still another barren woman who found favor with God - Hannah the mother of Samuel (see 1 Samuel 1:11, 19-20).
In presenting herself as "the handmaid of the Lord," she recalls the oath of Hannah - who pleaded with God for a son, vowing to consecrate him to the Lord.
Three times Hannah described herself as the Lord's "handmaid" (see 1 Samuel 1:11,16,18).
Made a gift to the Lord by his grateful mother (see 1 Samuel 1:11,22; 2:20), Samuel became a holy and righteous priest and prophet, chosen by God to anoint David as King.
In describing herself as the Lord's handmaid, Mary too is vowing to dedicate her child to God. Her child, too, will be a holy prophet and priest, anointed to be a Davidic king.
IV. Reading Like Jesus
A. Literal, Historical, Divine
What do we learn from our literary reading of these Marian texts from Matthew and Luke?
First, the literary reading gives us knowledge of an historical truth - the birth of Jesus through the Holy Spirit to a virgin named Mary.
This historical truth at the same time conveys to us a divine meaning.
That is to say: the historical events, and the manner in which these events are written about, communicate far more than factual information. They reveal the existence of a plan of salvation that God is working out in human history.
Matthew and Luke's accounts assume the existence of a divine economy, in which the covenant oaths God swore to Abraham and David centuries earlier are meant to find their ultimate fulfillment in the future coming of Christ.
Indeed, Matthew and Luke seem to envision a sort of golden thread connecting the events, figures and institutions of the Old Testament with those of their New Testament.
The reason for the evangelists' careful use of quotes and allusions to Israel's past is to reveal that unity between the Old and New Testaments - to show how what happens to Mary is a continuation and culmination of what has gone before.
B. Typology and Mary
This way of reading and writing is broadly known as typology. And typology is critical to understanding what the Bible has to say about Mary.
Typology is the way Jesus taught the Apostles to read the Old Testament.
He referred to Jonah (see Matthew 12:39-41), Solomon (see Matthew 12:42), the Temple (see John 2:19) and the brazen serpent (see John 3:14) as "types" or "signs" that prefigured Him.
On the first Easter night He said that, "Everything written about Me in the Law of Moses, and in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled" (see Luke 24:44-45).
What He showed them was that the persons, places, things and events of the Old Testament were written to prepare us for Him.
Jesus and the Apostles were already familiar with this way of reading from the Old Testament and the liturgical readings they heard in the synagogue. In the writings of the prophets and psalmists, often we find typological readings of earlier events, deployed to prepare Israel for its coming savior.
Isaiah spoke of a new creation (see Isaiah 65:17) and a new exodus (see Isaiah 11:10-11,15-16; 43:16-22; 51:9-11).
He and others, notably Ezekiel and Jeremiah, spoke of the coming of a new Davidic shepherd-king and the restoration of the kingdom (see Isaiah 9:1-7; Jeremiah 23:5-6;Ezekiel 16:59-63; 34:24-30; 37:23-28).
The New Testament writers saw each these great "types" - creation, the exodus and the covenant-kingdom of David - gloriously reprised in the New Covenant of Jesus.
Jesus was the New Adam, the first born of a new creation (see Romans 5:14; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22; 45-49). His Cross and Resurrection mark a new exodus (see Luke 9:31; 1 Corinthians 10:1-4). His Church is the new Jerusalem and the new Kingdom of David (seeGalatians 4:26; Acts 1:6-9; 1 Peter 2:9; Revelation 1:6).
As we will see in the lessons ahead, the New Testament writers also developed a typological understanding of Mary's role in salvation history - as the new Eve, the new Ark of the Covenant, and the new Queen Mother of the Kingdom of God.
What we will find is that Mary is depicted as mysteriously inseparable from the saving mission of her Son. We see this already in Matthew's repetition of the phrase "the Child and His mother" (see Matthew 1:18; 2:11;13,14,20,21).
This is how Mary is portrayed in one of the earliest biblical confessions of the faith: "When the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law to ransom those under the Law, so that we might receive adoption" (see Galatians 4:4-5).
What the New Testament has to say about Mary fills only a few verses. But it tells us all we need to know: Mary was made holy, destined from all eternity to give the Word flesh, to bear God's only begotten Son, and to be crowned mother over all who enter into His kingdom.
V. Discussion Questions
• Where in the New Testament is Mary depicted at her Son's conception? His birth? At the start of His ministry? After His Resurrection?
• How does Matthew position Mary at the center of Israel's history? At the center of human history?
• How does Luke portray Mary as "Daughter Zion"? What Old Testament mother does Mary recall in declaring herself the "Handmaid of the Lord"?
• What biblical covenant does Luke's Annunciation account refer to?
• What is typology? What are the origins of typological reading of the Bible?
For personal reflection
• In your own prayer and devotion, do you hold Mary to be most blessed among women? Are you honoring the New Testament prophecy that all ages shall call Mary blessed (seeLuke 1:42,46; 11:27-28)?


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The Gold Rally Shows Its Age
Gold is sending investors a mixed message. The metal gained 10 percent in 2011, marking its 11th consecutive annual gain, its longest winning streak in at least nine decades. Yet after closing at a record $1,900.23 an ounce on Sept. 5, it plunged, finishing the year at $1,563.70 an ounce, down 18 percent from the high.
Professionals are taking widely divergent stances on the gold rally, which has seen prices rise sixfold since 2001. George Soros, the billionaire who two years ago called gold the "ultimate asset bubble," cut 99 percent of his holdings in the first quarter of last year, Securities and Exchange Commission data show. Hedge fund manager John Paulson also sold gold last year. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of 44 traders and analysts is for prices to rally as much as 37 percent, to $2,140 an ounce this year. "Gold is going to go higher, but it's not going to go in a straight line," says Martin Murenbeeld, the chief economist at Toronto-based DundeeWealth, which manages Dynamic Mutual Funds. "Gold has given positive returns, but it doesn't necessarily do it in the way that gives comfort, and that makes people nervous."
Demand for gold had strengthened most of last year as Europe's debt crisis widened and the U.S. Federal Reserve pledged to keep interest rates near zero until at least mid-2013. Low interest rates increase the appeal of bullion because they generally reduce the prospect of returns on bonds. "The longer-term trends, mainly government fiscal and monetary policies, haven't changed," says Tom Winmill, president of Midas Funds.
Paulson, the billionaire fund manager mired in the worst slump of his career, sold 36 percent of his stake in the SPDR Gold Trust in the third quarter, an SEC filing showed. Paulson & Co. remains the biggest investor in the largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, with a stake valued at $3.08 billion. Stefan Prelog, a spokesman for Paulson, declined to comment. Soros Fund Management sold almost all its shares in the SPDR Gold Trust and the iSharesGoldTrust in the first quarter of 2011, SEC data show. Its 81-year-old founder said in January 2010 that buying at the start of a bubble was "rational." It bought more SPDR Gold Trust shares in the third quarter and added options, SEC data show. Michael Vachon, a spokesman, declined to comment.
"Gold has been all over the place," says Michael Cuggino, 48, who helps manage about $15 billion of assets, including $3 billion in gold, at Permanent Portfolio Funds in San Francisco. "If you bought gold at $1,800, then you aren't too happy. Some people will get out of gold, but the longer-term investors will remain."
The bottom line: Even after falling 18 percent from its Sept. 5 close, gold finished 2011 with a 10 percent gain, outperforming stocks, bonds, and the dollar.


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Wednesday, October 31
Tuesday, October 30
Big Ripe Tomato Under The Afternoon Sun
Labels: red, tomato, vegetables
Monday, October 29
Set Portes Restaurant, Barcelona, Spain
7 Portes or Set Portes Restaurant is located at Passeig Isabel II, 14 near Barcelona harbor (check Google Maps at the bottom of the page). Under this arcade which is old and needs some clean up, you will notice the big wooden doors to this renown restaurant which is a must in Barcelona, mainly because of the good paella they prepare. Nevertheless there are other great places in the city with better reviews. This one is a classic so it is worth trying instead of wasting your time and money at Las Ramblas.
Labels: 7 portes, barcelona restaurant, restaurant, set portes
Sunday, October 28
Tomato Under the Sun
This is a closeup on a ripe tomato under the afternoon sun in a picture taken about a month ago at a friend's orchard. From this post on I am going to be brief till I get uptodate with my posting. I hope you understand. Thanks.
Labels: tomato, vegetables
Saturday, October 27
Red Peppers On Strings
Red pepper, Capsicum, chili pepper or paprika. What's in a name? If you visit Spain you are bound to see this image often. Not much in Barcelona city but in neighbouring towns. They are left there hanging under the sun to dry up. They are wonderful for cooking and for decoration in what is known as pepper ristras or pepper hangings. Since I am on a diet I can't stop talking about food.
Labels: color, red, red peper, vegetables
Friday, October 26
Women Paintings at Maremagnum Promenade, Barcelona
These paintings of women wearing veils, hats or ties at Maremagnum promenade or Passeig D'Itaca looked so beautiful I decided to take a snap agaisnt the artist's will (check google maps below). I just don't know what gets into their minds when they see a big camera. You come with a small compact and nothing happens, you stick out some big lens and they immediately jump at your throat. Take it easy man, this is free advertising for your work which on the other hand is amazing and hypnotic, according to my opinion. Please buy him some paintings and tell him I was the one he shunned the other day.
Labels: art, color, maremagnum, paintings, vivid
Thursday, October 25
Aquarium of Barcelona
Labels: acuarium, aquarium, aquarium of barcelona, l'acuarium
Wednesday, October 24
Flute Player, Flautist or Flutist?
Labels: flautist, flute player, flutist, musicians, sant iscle
Tuesday, October 23
Sant Pol de Mar, Maresme Coast near Barcelona
Monday, October 22
Gathering Wild Mushrooms or Bolets in Catalonia, Spain
In the months of October and November a large number of Catalans hit the road to go picking wild mushrooms or bolets in the countryside. Although there are many edible species we use the name bolets to refer to all of them. But then there are specific names according to the type like rovellons, rossiñols, ceps, llanegas. In general they are served fried with some garlic and parsley but you can have them in stews, with meat,etc. The mushrooms in the picture were part of a small sample on sale at Sant Iscle de Vallalta fair. This town is located in Maresme, a comarca or county along the coast next to Barcelones county where Barcelona City is. Once a year a market is set up to sell mushrooms and we decided to pay them a visit for the first time to try some. If you are interested, there are a bunch of similar activities in November. Check this Maresme Coast brochure in pdf to see the whole activity program.
Labels: bolets, Catalan traditions, food, mushrooms
Sunday, October 21
Barcelona Icecream Greed: Diet Followers Please Refrain
Weight loss diet followers please refrain. This is an icecream shop at Libreteria street (see pic on map at page bottom). Creamy, fat rich, sweet and delicious icecreams are part of the special food program in the city for those sinful gluttons I mentioned in the last post, that is, for Barcelonians struggling to look like Brat Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon, all in one, but are more likely to resemble Marlon Brando, in the last years of his life. It is almost winter now so don't rush for icecreams unless you live South, of course!. "Oh, shut up Hyde!" - said Jekyll again.
Saturday, October 20
Chocolate Shop: A Halloween Nightmare
Today I'm gonna be mean. I am on a diet and going back to the gym so I am gonna tell you about these nightmares of mine where I dream I am surrounded by shelves full of chocolate of all sorts, in bars, fudge, covering strawberries, or cookies, white or dark, creamy or crispy. This shop at Princesa street gives an idea about the punishment a Barcelonian on a diet suffers everyday. As it is Halloween I will impersonate Mr. Hyde for a moment and offer you my trick or treat. Just to be mean as I said take a look at the shop one more time so all of you who succumb to the sin of gluttony repent and have to go to boring sessions of spinning, and sweat, and...just what do you think you are doing?...oh, nothing Dr. Jekyll.
Halloween Story: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Chocolate Recipes at Howstuffworks
Friday, October 19
Pumpkin Under The Sun
Halloween is here and common things start to look spooky in the dark. Shadows are longer, the autumn withers leaves and tints our dusks with yellow and red hues. Everything around us acquires strange forms that remind us of those monsters we used to imagine hidden somewhere in the back of our minds, or worse somewhere inside the closet, the open window, under the stairs, the bed, the kitchen. What looks like a harmless pumpkin may suddenly turn out to be a dwarf fishing with his rod, who knows, and who cares as long as we see things in means we are alive. Let the magic begin!
Thursday, October 18
Walking along the beach at Sant Pol de Mar near Barcelona I spotted these beautiful bougainvilleas hanging from a white balcony right in front of the sea. Don't forget to check my previous posts about flowers.
Labels: bougainvillea, flower, flowers
Wednesday, October 17
Corn Cobs: An Ackward Design by Mother Nature
Feeding human kind from time immemorial, corn or maize, from Spanish maíz, is the largest crop in all of the Americas. Ears are female inflorescences. The tufts of hair are stigmas known as silks. Young ears are edible even if raw but once the cob grows in the summer it becomes tougher and the silk dries so you innevitably have to cook it before it dries. Maize is used as a biomass fuel, such as ethanol, to reduce fuel costs. Such practice has caused an increase in food costs and results in extremely profitable crops for farmers who obviously reject other products. The use of hybrids has grown substantially and big extensions of forest soil have been cleared up for the sake of money at all cost. Little by little, who knows, we will have "greener" cars on an emptier stomach. Talking about green and ecology, Mr. Al Gore, the Nobel peace laureate, received the prestigious Prince of Asturias award in the northern Spanish city of Oviedo.
Links to the kind fellow bloggers that have tagged me recently: Budapest Daily Photo by Zsolt, Flagstaff Daily Photo and this one goes to Sydney Daily Photo by Sally for all I owe to her :)
Tuesday, October 16
Casa de Convalescencia, Sant Pau Hospital, Barcelona
Casa de Convalescència, on the corner of San Quintin and Maria Claret streets, is part of Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau and was built by Pere Domènech i Roura, Lluís Domènech i Montaner's son. Meant to be a maintainance building it finally lodged the wards for terminal patients and a church. Back in 1969 it was granted to UAB (Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona). At present it is the headquarters of Fundació UAB, Fundació Doctor Robert and Josep Laporte library, UAB Idiomes Barcelona (language school), Institut de Ciències de l'Educació and Escola de Doctorat i de Formació Continuada. This representative of the last stages of Catalan Art Nouveau or modernisme is the perfect place for important events in the health field which in fact are held more than often in its high quality facilities. Today's picture was taken inside the Aula Magna, a place that is not open to general public. Tourists are only allowed in the entrance hall on the way to the hospital venues. I wanted to share this beauty with all of you, the amazing brick work of the dome and the light coming through the elaborate stained glass windows. To have a general idea check this gallery at Casa de Convalescencia's official site (Spanish). See also this link to all my posts featuring Sant Pau Hospital.
Labels: art nouveau, ceiling, modernisme, sant pau, stained glass
Monday, October 15
Art With Exclamation Marks: Stained Glass at Sagrada Familia
In this picture I tried to isolate these three stained glass windows because of an unusual and reasonable resemblance with exclamations marks. Quality of the image is out of the question, that is, don't ask cause it is awful. I just wanted to highlight the punctuation marks and how they might be used as part of some publicity campaign or something to emphasize the work of Gaudi and his art, art with exclamation marks!!!
Labels: art, art nouveau, sagrada familia, stained glass
Sunday, October 14
Pomegranate (Punica Granatum) - Detailed Image
This detailed image of a Pomegranate or Punica granatum is yet another weird still part of my collection of totally irrelevant shots in this Barcelona blog supposed to deal with Barcelona pictures. I consider that the title of my page should be regarded as two isolated words. Barcelona and/or Photoblog or even a third split, photo blog. After you muse for a millisecond on my nonsensical jumble of words and before leaving you alone with the photograph and the comprehensive wikipedia link, notice the etymology of the word: "pomegranate" derives from Latin pomum ("apple") and granatus ("seeded"). Now go ahead, pluck it.
Labels: fruit, pomegranate, red
Saturday, October 13
Bolivian Dancers, NouBarris Quarter, Barcelona
Labels: culture, dancers, folklore, immigrants, people, traditional dancers
Friday, October 12
Stink Bug on Pumpkin: Mimetism
See also Insect Macros in my Barcelona Photography swicki or perform a specific search following my photography customized Google searchbox on the top right corner of the blog if you wish.
Thursday, October 11
The One Eyed Cat is King
In the country of the blind the one-eyed cat is king. I took the liberty of rephrasing this wise saying. I happened to read the story by H. G. Wells many, many years ago, about a man lost in the mountains, I think it was in Los Andes. There was some sort of cataclism and there was no way back. He wakes up in a town where everybody is blind and although for some time he thinks he was bound to be the king among the unfortunate inhabitants he soon discovers that he was totally wrong, in fact***spoiler ahead***they soon decided that he had to be deprived of his eyes so he could be one of them, a normal citizen. I digress a lot today, but this poor cat, so young and yet so impaired really caught my attention and reminded me of the famous words.
My recommended blogger of the day: South Shields Daily Photo by Curly.
Labels: animals, blind, cats, literature
Wednesday, October 10
Olympic Stadium on Montjuic Hill: An Inside View
The Olympic Stadium, where Barcelona 1992 Games famous opening and closing ceremonies took place is part of the Olympic Ring that is also made up of Palau Sant Jordi, the National Institute of Physical Education, Picornell swimming pools, a new baseball field, another pool, an enormous square and Santiago Calatrava's telecommunications tower. These facilities are on Montjuic hill that is topped by Montjuic castle, an old fortress facing the entrance to Barcelona port. Check my new Google Map of Barcelona at the bottom of the page to have a general view of the mountain.
Suggested links from fellow bloggers:
- Nashville Daily Photo by Chris
- Kansas City Daily Photo by Waldo Oiseau
Labels: montjuic, olympic, olympic stadium
Tuesday, October 9
Amusement Parks: Swinging Ship Attraction at Tibidabo, Barcelona
There are thrilling and exciting amusement park attractions and thrilling and queasing amusement park attractions. Take this swinging ship at Tibidabo for example. So beautiful a vessel can only inspire confidence in the rider-to-be! You might think "What the heck, I'll get on this one!, at least I don't go upside down or fall like a corpse with a concrete block tied to the feet". But alas! Upon the fourth or fifth swing, those friendly guys sitting upfront start grasping the security lever and they don't look that tough anymore. The beautiful lady right on the matching row on the other side was not that cute, in fact she could make it in the cast for The Exorcist V. The usual screaming suddenly sounds like desperate calls for help and little by little, swinging up, swinging down, you remember that you got that hotdog with fries, and the memories turn so vivid!...Well folks, I hope you are not having lunch or dinner when you read this and that you visit Tibidabo Amusement Park...on an empty stomach of course.
Labels: amusement park, ship, tibidabo
Monday, October 8
Spiral Staircase at CosmoCaixa Science Museum
This time Barcelona Photoblog has the pleasure to upload this picture of the spiral staircase, or better said ramp to the underground levels inside Cosmocaixa Science Museum in Barcelona. Today there is no possibility to enlarge the image cause quality was not good and I hate it when someone enlarges an image just to see a noisy or blurry background. Sometimes smaller works just fine. I am way behind schedule with my posting as you know due to an excess of work both at the office and at home so I apologize for the inconvenience. I want to point out that late posting does not mean I am quitting! Thank you for coming and for the kind comments.
Labels: cosmocaixa
Sunday, October 7
Red Pepper Drying Up In The Sun
Red hot chili peppers could easily be the title of this post but I prefer to concentrate on the color and not the famous band. I don't think this is a chili pepper either but it certainly looks hot. The afternoon sun and the texture of the cement floor emphasize the shape and highlight the vivid color of the pepper which was drying up fast although not where it was supposed to be, hanging from a string on the wall nearby.
Labels: color, pepper, red, red pepper, vegetables, vivid
Saturday, October 6
Barcelona Harbor: Las Golondrinas Sightseeing Boat
This is a closer look on a very similar scene that I featured in my post Barcelona Harbor Cruise: A City Teaser. This time I added some extra effects to enhance the picture. Notice the Columbus Monument and the Harbor Authority building mentioned in the past and seen here from a shorter distance. The boat is one of the older Golondrinas (sightseeing boats company) cruising the harbor and I am taking the picture from a modern vessel run by the same company sailing not just the harbor but going along the coast till the Forum Area on the other part of the city.
Labels: barcelona port, cruises, golondrinas, harbor, harbour, seafaring, sightseeing
Friday, October 5
Human or Living Statue: Goblins in Las Ramblas, Barcelona?
Some days ago I published Human Statues at Las Ramblas: Elf or Vulcan?, Barcelona. It is not very attractive to capture people's nape unless the faceless silhouette is expressive enough against the background. This time, on the contrary, the living statue was as stunning as it looked in the side profile picture. As it happened then, I still don't know if this is a goblin or what. Anyway, the man was well disguised. As we are dealing with people photography today I am going to suggest a set on Flickr you will never forget:
- A set about inhabitants of Papua, New Guinea by Eric Lafforgue.
- My set about Humans Statues or Street Artists
- I have started a new blog that compiles blog posts, news, some videos and good widgets all related with Google Hot Trends list. Any of the tags referred to as volcanic or on fire are a gold mine if you manage to include them in your post and still make some sense. Please try Hot Google Trends and tell me what you think.
Labels: human statue, living statue, people, people photography, street artist
Thursday, October 4
Chaos Machine at Cosmocaixa, Barcelona
The Chaos machine as I call it, can be found at Cosmocaixa Science Museum in Barcelona. Propelled into space by two powerful fans on the floor of the box, the balls simulate what could be the erratic movement of particles in an apparent disorder state, that is, chaos, although it is said that there is order inside this mess! Hmm, let's leave this to Maths geeks. I used autofocus in continuous mode to obtain these sort wormy shapes and added some violet overlay effect to make it more attractive.
Labels: chaos, cosmocaixa
Wednesday, October 3
Montjuic Fountains: The Magic Show
Watching the iridescent colors of Montjuic fountains at dusk can be one of the most relaxing things to do in Barcelona. However, before you go, make sure you know if some important event is going on since it is possible that the fountains are dry when you get there. On this occasion, I was invited to visit Sonimagfoto, a photography related event held in Barcelona Fair venues (my thanks to Barcelona Photobloggers guys who were exhibitors promoting Barcelona bloggers' community). On walking out of the exhibition area I stumbled upon the beauty of the fountains with Palau de la Merce and MNAC in the background. My first thought was "hey there's water in the fountain" then I stood in the middle of the avenue where there's this narrow traffic sign painted on the road about to steps wide and took some shots. It's a little bit noisy but worth showing.
Previous related posts: Fountains of Montjuic, Barcelona Skyline: Magic Mountain of Montjuic, Montjuic Fountain (BW)
Funny and popular today: Elecam. A webcam with a privileged view of...?
Interesting: Rotten Neighbors (are you planning to move? check in advance if your neighbors are not as cool as you expect - you can even add yours to the database!)
Labels: fountain, montjuic, montjuic fountains
Tuesday, October 2
Billowing Flags of Sovereign...Cloth
A windy afternoon in the city of Barcelona, year 2007, three flags, the city flag, the Spanish flag, the Catalan flag. You are a tourist, what do you see? Nothing, just three sovereign sheets billowing in the balcony. But you know better, you know there is always history behind flags, there is always blood, "winners" and losers, territorial occupation, invasion, negotiation, abdication, overthrowing, peace treaties, armstices, scheming, alliances, treason. What is left in the end? Land, fed with the blood of millions of souls who abandon their right to live this reality in the name of a just cause. Together - apart, war - peace, hatred - love, what's left in the end?. I know that not taking sides is betraying their memory but everything was wrong from the very beginning. Remember the Spanish Civil War, remember the Spanish-American war, remember Carlist wars, remember succession wars, remember the conquest of Granada, remember the crusades...remember all those people. Anger only leads to more anger. What do I see here? Billowing flags of sovereign...cloth
Labels: flags
Monday, October 1
Absent Minded Giant at Port Vell, Barcelona
Oh Janet, no, not again! Hmm, bad joke! Hey, this is what happens when an absent minded giant or gegant is too busy holding the basket and the bearer is concentrated on the road along the sea in Port Vell, Barcelona, which by the way, doesn't have any handrails! Well, in fact, the gegant is already dressed that way and this is another sample of traditions and folk humor...do you think this picture will be banned like J.Timberlake & J.Jackson - Superbowl 2004. Oops!
Labels: catalan tradition, folklore, gegants, giants


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Scene Six brings RESURRECTION to a nut-busting conclusion with our all-American hero on the receiving end of a Bacci/Johnson train. Paul Johnson has something for everyone - face, chest, cock - and that ass! He fucks Atkins hard and pulls out so Nino Bacci can get some. The lust and passion reach a crescendo when Johnson and Bacci drench the satiated Atkins in a cum bath. As RESURRECTION ends, Atkins licks the cum off his fingers, stares at the camera, and leaves you with the feeling that this won't be his last trip to a sex club.
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Resurrection follows an all-American, clean-cut kid (Trent Atkins) as he explores the underground world of a sex club in Los Angeles for the very first time. Seconds after passing through the sex club doors, Atkins is cruised by the hot, horny men lurking in the club's shadows. Deceived by Atkins' youth and innocent appearance, many of the men assume that he must not be aware of what he's stumbled into; but moments into Resurrection it becomes quite evident to them that looks can be deceiving.


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Very high quality - looks and feels like custom drapes
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These curtains are just beautiful. Better lining then a custom pair I paid 6 times more for in the past. Very well made. I highly recommend them.
dqtx from Katy, TX 05/31/2014
the curtain is a very nice deep chocolate brown color. because it is a little bit shiny (very tasteful - silk looking material) - it does not absorb the light and does not make the room dark. I am ordering 2 more for a sliding door/window... I was deciding between this curtain and another and I am very glad I went with this one, the color is very pretty and the light reflection is perfect. one panel does have tiny holes that let the light through but I am thinking of hanging 4 panels on 1 sliding door/window so it wont be visible.
sunnycleveland from ohio 05/31/2014
This was my first purchase on halfpricedrapes and I couldn't be more pleased. The description was accurate, the quality excellent and I've already received several compliments on these curtains. Everyone agrees they are very well made and look custom. I have already recommended them to several people.
gr8shopper1 from GA 05/31/2014
I've been looking for chocolate silk drapes for awhile now and took the plunge and ordered them online. I was really impressed with the heavy (very heavy) lining and the deep rich color and most of the price. You can't beat it!!
lmb1228 from texas 05/31/2014
Love these! The fabric is really nice quality, they're made very well. They do block out a lot of light, our room is pitch black at night - easy to get a good nights sleep. I would definitely recommend.
hermosamom from Manhattan Beach, CA 05/31/2014
I really love these curtains. They are made very well and lined as the video says. They hang wonderfully. I like them so much, I ordered them in another color for my bedroom. I love the color. It is a true espresso. So if you are looking for a real chocolate. These are it.
preciousocs from stow, oh 05/31/2014
These panels are beautiful and very heavy to block out heat and cold. Because of their weight I had to use clip rings to hang, and they move easily...I would not recommend using them as a rod pocket panel. They are nicely made with very nice material and look MUCH more expensive that what I paid for them. I have two sliding glass doors side by side and ordered 4 panels...very happy with how they hang and look.
susie896 from 05/31/2014
I was looking all over for silk taffeta curtains for our bedroom and after reading the reviews for these I decided to order. I am so glad I did. They are gorgeous and have a lovely sheen. My aunt makes curtains and she said these were vey well made. They are heavy and I think they will block the light in our south facing bedroom. I am so glad I got exactly what I wanted without breaking the bank. Also, after reading another review I was not aware that real silk disintegrates over time because of the sunlight., these won't. I wish they made more colors, I would love a pale aqua shade. Thank you halfpricedrapes!
ikeltz from rochester ny 05/31/2014
Love these curtains. They are v. heavy and are of great quality. The color is a stunning dark chocolate brown. - Well suited to go with dark mahogany, cherry or any dark wood. There is a slight sheen to them which keeps the light from being absorbed when looking at them. However, they have been so well lined that they keep the light out - perfect bedroom curtain! Cannot go wrong with this buy. They also arrived 3 days after I ordered them - unbelievable!!
micaela1 from Morgan Hill, CA 05/31/2014
I was apprehensive about buying curtains without seeing and feeling them in person but the ones I was looking at in store were more than $150 a panel. I love these. They hang perfectly when pulled back or when closed and are very dramatic. They are the perfect finishing touch to the romantic master bedroom we wanted.
jenmo4981 from Tampa, FL 05/31/2014
I purchased the platinum drapes and these espresso drapes. I absolutely love the elegant look of these drapes, however the espresso was actually a light brown with the typical taffeta iridescent look. Very beautiful drapes, just not the expected color - returned them.
jusims from Seattle, WA 05/31/2014
It is very nice curtain,I love it !The treat is very good quality,but I have return ,because I buy brown and almost every thing is brown in room was to darkness .
mihaella from Morton Grove,Illinois 05/31/2014
Beautiful curtains that block out almost all sun. Excellent quality
holistickittycat from Los Angeles, ca 05/31/2014
Beautiful curtains. Better than expected, utlra thick and looks great in my master bedroom. Highly recommend.
annaae from Atlanta, GA 05/31/2014
I purchased these curtains for my formal dining room, they are so rich and beautiful looking. Love, love, love !!!
efaye from Raymond, MS 05/31/2014
These curtains are beautiful! So glad I bought them. The material is thick, plus they are lined. I'm glad I didn't buy the custom mades I had my heart set on, b/c these are just as pretty at 50 per cent less than the customs. I'm going to order 2 more for another window!
sallybee1 from Jackson, Mississippi 05/31/2014
Love these so much, bought 10 panels! Just kept coming back for more! Also bought them in the mushroom color and the black color, I've gotten so many compliments on them. They are very rich and beautiful. Heavy, lined, and work well to block out light.
hannahdav from Atlanta, GA 05/31/2014
I have been looking for deep dark brown espresso drapes for 3 years now. 2 years ago I paid a couple thousand dollars to custom order 4 panels from a design store - and these panels you are seeing right here are much nicer. They are lined & interlined, very thick and high quality fabric. I was a little worried about the sheen, but it is not too much and they really look elegant. I needed them to be shorter, so I hemmed them myself with iron-on hemming tape and it worked great. For a modern look, I used rings/clips to hang and they make perfect ripples. I am so impressed, wishing I would have found these a long time ago.
britegrl1 from Illinois 05/31/2014
The fabric is heavy, thick, and it has a sheen to it. The dark color makes the curtain majestic. I can pull back the curtains during the day and let them go at night and there is no wrinkle where it was pulled back. The dark color does not substitue for black out curtains. Light does come through. But it provides just enough blockage for me to sleep in. I love these curtains and would recommend them 100%.
californiasleeper from Redondo Beach, CA 05/31/2014
These curtains are wonderful! But I had to return them because we changed our mind on the color. We are starting over with our decor design!!! But will reorder others when we choose the correct style!
babyface42babyface from Owensboro, KY 05/31/2014
I was hesitant to purchase curtains on-line, but they the curtains are absolutely lovely and worth the price. They have a luxurious look and complete the room!
y0sheee from Connecticut 05/31/2014
These are incredible! I was nervous about ordering them without being able to see them, but I couldn't be happier. They are nicer than some custom treatments that I have purchased in the past. The color was exactly as pictured and they look beautiful.
kristastauf from Akron, OH 05/31/2014
I searched high and low to find good quality drapes for a reasonable price. The material is high quality, they are lined and weighted to hang well. I can highly recommend these without any hesitation!
debnash from Nashville, TN 05/31/2014
these drapes are beautiful. The color is deep and rich. Very heavy weight. They hang beautifully.
beth291 from West Monroe, LA 05/31/2014
I put these in my golden yellow living room to add some depth and ground the room- these curtains did the job perfectly. The color is rich, deep and dark. They lay beautifully with the weighted bottom and are soft to the touch. The lining helps block street lights during the night and bright sun during the day. Definitely a great buy!
skittlete from MN 05/31/2014
My curtains arrived in less than a week and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality. These are gorgeous! They look rich and expensive. The lining on the back blocks out the sunlight, which is important in the hot Texas weather. Mine on hanging over a triple sliding glass door that faces the afternoon sun. I finally get to throw the temporary paper shades away :) As another reviewer wrote...I wish they had more colors like a slate blue, or bluish gray. I will be ordering curtains for the rest of my house through halfpricedrapes. You just cant beat the price or convenience.
ivonne713 from Houston, TX 05/31/2014
Looks wonderful. Great rich color and texture. I definitely recommend this curtain you will be very satisfied.
divadani from New York, NY 05/31/2014
I love halfpricedrapes.com, can't believe how quickly everything is shipped. I am a fan...
jallison1076 from Sacramento, CA 05/31/2014
I have 3 sets of these curtains in different colors. this is my least favorite color, the striped curtains definately bring out the quality of the material more and therefore look more expensive. these are VERY dark curtains, and work well in my bedroom for blackout curtains, plus work well with high ceilings and well lit room ( i have alot of windows in my bedroom). It does not work as well in my dining room which is a much smaller room with artificial light, and lower ceilings. These are very high quality curtains and I love them, just be sure you want the color you are getting which is truely a dark expresso
nzange from florida 05/31/2014
I paid a lot more for my other drapes previously purchased else where. . They were not lined as well as these, and fabric wasn't as beautiful . These appear to be real taffeta.
1gwennie from Houston, Tx 05/31/2014
I was so impressed with these curtain panels. I have other draperies in my home that I have paid thousands of dollars for in the past. I took a chance on these and was not disapointed. They are rich in color and the lining is incredible. So glad i purchased these.
gaby74 from Leawood, KS 05/31/2014
I ordered 4 total but had to return 2 of them due to the difference in size. They were all 104 inch but 2 of them were a little shorter than 104 inches. Hanging side by side you could really tell the difference in lengths.. Over all a good product.
soccermom0 from Kentucky 05/31/2014
I couldn't be happier with these curtains. I ordered four panels in the 108" length to cover two 97"-wide windows (including one pair of French doors that open onto a patio). My celines are 9' high, and the length is PERFECT. I have them on curtain rings, which adds another inch or two to the length, so they puddle beautifully, but if I wanted, I could put the curtains on the curtain rod itself and bring them up so that there is not as much fabric on the floor. I also have tie-backs on the walls but have not used much, as I've had the curtains only a wek and would still like to see if they will lose any more wrinkles. They are close to wrinkely-free but for the deep verticle creases that occur as a result of the packaging. My curtains sit against blue walls, cover the floor to the ceiling, and are dramatically beautiful in a one-bedroom condo. Every one who walks into the main room comments on them. The deep brown compliments colors wells but also blends in nicely with blacks, whites and other neutrals. They are fairly heavey, but a good curtain clip will hold them no problem. I went with 10 curtain clips per panel, and so far that is working well. The quality is outstanding - there is nothing to suggest I paid less than hundreds of dollars per panel. They are well made and I hope will last for a long time. They do a great job of blocking light but are not complete black-out curtains. Very little sunlight gets through if I close theml all the way. All in all - they are fabulous, and I honest to God jumped up and down when they were hung and I could see how great they look. I had planned to use the pull-back rings I installed for them most of the time, but they also look great just hanging down to the sides of the windows. A+.
tcrunner from Minneapolis, MN 05/31/2014
Very high quality! I ordered one not knowing what to expect, but have ordered 3 more since. Exactly what I was hoping to get. The color is just how it looks in the picture.
srdrinkwater from Florida 05/31/2014
These are beautiful curtains - the quality is better than what I expected and the color is perfect. These are a very dark espresso brown and with the shimmer in the fabric, they go a little lighter and a little darker - which helps them match really well with the dark brown accent paint I have in the room.
raelee13 from North Bend, WA 05/31/2014
I was skeptical when ordering, and then pleasantly surprised upon receipt. They were very heavy, light blocking, with a nice drape.
leesburg01virginia from NOVA 05/31/2014
I have ordered these drapes more than once. I love the feel of these for the price. They look very expensive and have great lining. Very good deal for the price. Word of caution, I started ironing these and melted the fabric because the iron was too hot. Fortunately, with the way the drape is hung tightly, you can't see the burn, but I know it is there. . .
tophertodd from Las Vegas, Nevada 05/31/2014
Curtains were beautiful, well-made and seemed almost custom - great bargain! Much better than I even expected.
cotton763 from Boise, ID 05/31/2014
I had never ordered from halfpricedrapes so I was leary. When I received the panels, they were so beautiful. Not what I expected. Now I have total confidence in their products. I am extremely pleased. The quality was awesome. They are up in my livingroom now. The color is amazing. I would recommend halfpricedrapes panels in a a heart beat. They were also so kind. I sure enjoyed doing busiiness with them.
augustinajo from New Mexico 05/31/2014
These panels are just beautiful!!! The color is so rich. The dark chocolate brown color is just what we wanted. Very happy!!!! Would recommend!
dccline from Fayetteville, NC 05/31/2014
Great price, the curtains are beautiful, and they can also be described as black out curtains due to its double lining. It have helped keep our family room cooler considering the fact that our summer temperatures are on the 108 degrees Plus.
casabonita from Las Vegas, NV 05/31/2014
These are just beautiful! The only problem was that my windows being big I need 2 panels which a bit expensive but, they are worth the money!
ururabyo from Johnston, RI 05/31/2014
These curtains are so beautiful. I had to return them because taffeta is too dressy for my living room and the brown was too dark. They are very true to the color you see online. halfpricedrapes was most gracious in the return.
gardensgalore from Memphis, TN 05/31/2014
These curtains are beautiful and high quality. They are heavy and can block most light. I use them in my bedroom, and they instantly dressed up the French door!
jenny12219 from Houston, TX 05/31/2014
The material quality, construction, color and look of these curtain panels are fit for a Queen. One word keeps repeating in my mind ... SUPERB, SUPERB, SUPERB!
pipperhart from Issaquah, WA 05/31/2014
These drapes are absolutely gorgeous! They look VERY rich. I have them in my living room AND bedroom and I get loads of compliments on them. The price is excellent for such an amazing product.
hoped13 from George West, TX 05/31/2014
These drapes look very rich looking. Love them! Love the the color also.
susanh1964 from Al 05/31/2014
The dark color is really beautiful. The taffeta material is a little reflective which adds to the depth. The curtains are lined and are really impressive. Love them.
cstinger from Omaha, NE 05/31/2014
These curtains were the perfect shade of espresso brown I was looking for. They are very dark and block out light extremely well. I had priced other faux taffeta silk curtains but they cost hundreds more. These curtains were a much better deal so I decided to buy them. I'm so glad I did! They are perfect and look very high end in my family room. I've gotten so many compliments on them.
teamb from Bakersfield, CA 05/31/2014
Draperies are a beautiful rich dark brown, as described. Provide complete block out which we were searching for to use in bedroom Hang heavy with weights sewn in, drip nicely on the floor. Ethan Allen was selling similar drapes for much more, making them unaffordable for our budget. halfpricedrapes made it affordable! Would definitely recommend using halfpricedrapes. I am now in search of window coverings for the living and dining room. Thank you halfpricedrapes!
lngflw from California 05/31/2014
These are amazing panels at a great price. They look so elegant and really block out the cold! I bought 6 panels and have no regrets. They are beautiful and look like they should be triple the price. Thanks halfpricedrapes!
meowwa2 from Sammamish, WA 05/31/2014
I am hesitant to purchase items like this on line but decided to give it a shot. This was a nice surprise the curtains are very well made, lined so they hang beautifully but aren't too heavy, fabulous darker rich chocholate brown color, looks expensive & adds that finishing touch to any room.
slatt from Arizona 05/31/2014
they are amazing wasnt expecting to much and they look like 400 dollar curtains, they are heavy and rich and look fantastic
keefer36 from toronto 05/31/2014
They look exactly like the picture-- deep brown with a sheen. Great customer service with quick shipping too.
katyhumphries from Frederick MD 05/31/2014
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these curtains! I could not have gotten better ones made by a professional. They hang beautifully and all arrived in perfect condition. I am so happy I bought them and plan to buy others in a different color for my bedroom!
einalem76 from Southeastern US 05/31/2014
Website easily searched for product, quick checkout, adequate shipping time. Overall good experience
bamaslp from Mississippi 05/31/2014
I ordered the curtains on August 28th and they just arrived on September 5th. When I opened the box and saw the curtains, I was very pleased and impressed with the quality and color of the curtains. I have been looking for this color since I order a pair of chocolate last year but it was not the color I wanted. They are really high quality and I would recommend any one to take the chance and buy them. I planned to purchase more curtains from halfpricedrapes in the near future. I just put them up today and they are very nice. They look great in my bedroom. Great price and quality. I cannot say a enough about them.
vanilla99 from Boston, MA 05/31/2014
It looks like a very expensive curtains, I received so many compliments in this curtains, they are in my formal Living room, and make the room looks like a model house designer... this curtains are beautiful, elegant and very classy, it make the room have flavor and give the enviroment an elegant look... I love it
chinzia12 from Dallas, Texas 05/31/2014
I usually make my own curtains using fabric from Lewis and Sherron in ATL. After recently moving into a new home, I did not have the time to make my dining room curtains before an important dinner party. I purchased these to hang temporarily but, now they are staying up. The color is rich; the fabric is of high quality; and they are lined!
lynne203 from Indianapolis, Indiana 05/31/2014
The curtain panel are excellent fabric and linning for a great price. I have purchase customs draprery and these curtains are the same quality as custom panels.
12tina from New Jersey 05/31/2014
This curtains are not only beautiful, but are extremely functional as well, as it has a thick lining, and serves as a blackout curtain as well.
decorm from Frisco, TX 05/31/2014
These curtains are exactly as described, They are worth the money. They are lined and weighted both make the drape fall beautifully. Don't hesitate to buy.
tampabayrr from Tampa, FL 05/31/2014
The curtains arrived quickly and were exactly as described on the site.
paige904 from Gulf Coast of Mexico - Alabama 05/31/2014
Love these drapes!!!
I love these drapes. Excellent product with an excellent price. Lining is great quality & blocks out all light. Very elegant looking.
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Beautiful deep color
The dark color is really beautiful. The taffeta material is a little reflective which adds to the depth. The curtains are lined and are really impressive. Love them.
Flag cstinger from Omaha, NE, 06/12/2012
Beautiful, High Quality
These would have cost thousands if custom made. The color worked perfect too, they are dark brown with a nice sheen that makes them look elegant (like the picture). We were low on funds after building our house and needed a good price. Couldn't be happier with these drapes, they are heavy and really block the light too.
jeffec from Mobile, Alabama 06/12/2012
Excellent quaility
The curtain panel are excellent fabric and linning for a great price. I have purchase customs draprery and these curtains are the same quality as custom panels.
Flag 12tina from New Jersey, 06/12/2012
Love These Curtains.....
I love these curtains, they made my whole living room come together. They are very well made and look very expensive. I will be buying more for my other rooms.
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Summonses are going out this week to 4,500 dangerous cab drivers New York should have flagged — but didn't, thanks to a software glitch.
Taxi and Limousine Commissioner David Yassky said the error was discovered after an internal review, which was prompted by a taxi collision that cost a British tourist part of her leg.
"We did a top-to-bottom review of our process for weeding out drivers with bad driving records," said Yassky. "We found there were some records that had been dropped over a period of time."
Cab drivers who earn more than six points on their licenses in a 15-month period of time face TLC penalties, and since 2010, the city had picked up on 10,000 of them. But that number should have been 14,500, or 50 percent more.
The driver who hit British tourist Sian Green had nine points on his license.
"We've now worked out a much smoother data transmission system with the Department of Motor Vehicles," said Yassky, "so we'll be getting the data in a form that will seamlessly go into our driver database and no records should be dropped going forward."
Those 4,500 drivers are facing suspension, fines, or the complete revocation of their licenses. But Yassky says that the penalties will differ based on when they occurred.
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The current political climate makes impossible for Fox News or Republicans to recognize the outstanding work being done by Michelle Obama to assist members of the military and veterans. She has been fighting to get business focused on hiring veterans, and, equally important, seeking business that will hire spouses of those in service. She announced a new efffort by 2,000 businessmen to hire 250,000 veterans and their spouses by 2014.
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These proposed changes will be discussed at the Southern Recreational Public Meeting – June 21, 2012 in Viera at the Brevard County Commission Chambers, I'm not sure of the time yet.
This has been posted on a smaller FL website but I feel that this should be posted on areas that "might" get more attention. There is a proposal out to limit the number of days on a walk in property that is currently open all hunting season.
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I am NOT here to start a fight....I am here to get word out to those who may not visit other more local sites that may have an opinion that wants to be voiced.