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Billed as the most capable off-road vehicle in the world, the Wrangler Unlimited builds on the successful original Jeep formula which keeps this SUV one of the purest of the breed. The four-door Wrangler Unlimited is not afraid to "bring it" when it comes to – power, refinement, capability, interior space and comfort. Available in four models: Sport, Sport S, Sahara and Rubicon, the Wrangler Unlimited features iconic styling cues with clean, crisp lines. Jeep purists will find the same classic round headlamps, signature seven-slot grille, wide wheel flares, washable interior, solid axles, removable doors, exposed hinges and a fold-down windshield that have always defined the Wrangler line. Innovative features like removable and convertible tops add to the Jeep experience.
The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited offers many options for top configurations from soft to body-color three-piece hard tops. Another highlight is the addition of a premium soft top. Available on all models, the premium soft top uses an easy to clean, upscale material. Consisting of three layers, the soft top also helps reduce interior noise and is easy to fasten.
Upgrades and enhancements for 2017 include the addition of LED headlights and fog lamps as standard equipment on Sahara and Rubicon trim levels.
Power for the Wrangler Unlimited is generated by a robust 3.6L V6 engine, with torque transferred to the ground through the standard NSG 370 six-speed manual gearbox. A W5A580 five-speed automatic with overdrive is an available option. All Wrangler Unlimited models feature one of two part-time four-wheel drive systems: NV241 Command-Trac or the heavy-duty NV241OR Rock Trac.
The Wrangler Unlimited SUV rides on a robust ladder frame which consist of front/rear live axles, leading/trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers (16-inch wheels), monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers (17- and 18-inch wheel packages). An Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect System is an available option.
The Wrangler Unlimited the perfect vehicle for fun daily driving, weekend trail-running or extreme off-road wheeling.
Inside the passenger cabin, occupants are greeted by contoured front and rear seats with large bolsters. As a result, long drives are comfortable while offering more support for sporting off-road activities. The release handle for the rear seat fold-down function allows the seats to be folded with one hand for greater convenience.
Interior courtesy lighting is located under the instrument panel as well as the cup holder areas for front and rear passengers. An auto-dimming electro chromatic mirror is standard on all models and will feature LED map lights for front passengers.
Dimensions & specifications
Wheelbase: 116.0; overall length: 184.9; width: 73.7; height: 72.6
All vehicle measurements are in inches
Engine: 3.6L V6 – 285 hp at 6,400 rpm and 260 lbs-ft of torque at 4,800 rpm
Transmission: six-speed manual, five-speed automatic
EPA Fuel Economy: 17 city/21 hwy. (manual); 17 city/20 hwy. (automatic)
Cargo capacity: 70.6 cubic feet
Payload capacity: 1,000 lbs.
Towing capacity: 3,500 lbs.
Safety features
Dual front airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock, hydraulic assist braking, traction control, electronic stability control, brake-lock differentials, electronic roll mitigation, hill descent control, hill start assist, trailer sway control, engine immobilizer, front/rear tow hooks, tire pressure monitoring system, and fog lamps. Sahara adds remote keyless entry, LED fog lamps and automatic LED headlamps. Rubicon adds Tru-Lok front/rear electronic remote locking axles and front electronic sway-bar disconnect system.
Optional safety features include front seat side-impact airbags, Trak-Lok rear limited slip axle, remote engine start, Bluetooth hands free phone system, and navigation system.
Basic: 3-year/36,000 mile
Powertrain: 5-year/100,000 mile
Corrosion: 5-year/100,000 mile
The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited starts from $27,895 for the Sport upto $37,445 for the Rubicon. Destination charges add $995.
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Bel-Ray Forms NZ Race Team
FARMINGDALE, NJ – Bel-Ray Company, Inc. – the leading USA-based lubrication manufacturing company is pleased to announce their partnership with Suzuki New Zealand and the formation of Team Bel-Ray Suzuki. The team will compete in both the MX1 and MX2 class in the 2013 New Zealand Motocross Championship beginning in February.
Based out of Moto City Suzuki in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand the team will consist of Cody Cooper competing on the RM-Z450 in the MX1 class and Rhys Carter on the RM-Z250 in the MX2 class.
Both racers have been testing the all new machines for the past several weeks and will use the Whakatane motocross in December and Woodville Motocross GP in January as final preparation for their assault on the national titles.
"Professional motocross racing demands the best in both man and machine and Bel-Ray lubricants provide the performance advantages necessary to win. Customers can be confident that the same products the race team uses to win will be found on the shelves of Suzuki dealers across the country," said Bel-Ray Chief Operating Officer, Jennifer Liquori. Bel-Ray's long history of backing winners is sure to continue in 2013 by working with this premier team and riders,"
Suzuki's revolutionary RM-Z machines offer cutting edge technology that requires only the best in lubrication and Bel-Ray delivers.
"Team Suzuki is thrilled to be associated with Bel-Ray Lubricants for our coming race season," said Team Manager, Andrew Hardisty. He continued by saying, "Bel-Ray offers us the finest race lubricants as well as important product knowledge and support. This means every time we put our Suzuki race bikes on the start-line, we have the very best confidence and potential to win."
The team will be using the complete line of performance lubricants including the popular Works Thumper 4T Engine Oil, Super Clean Chain Lube and 6 in 1 Multi Purpose Lubricants during the series in both of their bikes.
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Discount/America's Tire Signs on with Supercross
AURORA, Ill. – Feld Motor Sports® announced today that Discount/America's Tire, signed on as the exclusive retailer of passenger/truck wheels and tires for the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship for the second consecutive season.
Discount/America's Tire, which has 850 locations across the United States, also sponsors two-time 450SX Class Champion Chad Reed's TwoTwo Motorsports team and will run a "Pick 22" promotion in conjunction with the 16 Feld Motor Sports-produced Monster Energy Supercross Championship. By logging on to www.pick22towin.com, fans can predict Reed's finish, and based off of these predictions, a winner will be selected and awarded TwoTwo Motorsports memorabilia.
Discount Tire/America's Tire joined the Monster Energy Supercross Championship in 2012 as the exclusive retailer of passenger/truck wheels and tires. "We were only able to participate in the last half of 2012, but we were very impressed with the series and enjoyed working with Feld. Supporting the Supercross series and Chad Reed fits perfectly with Discount Tire/America's Tire's culture of being the best. To say we are looking forward to the 2013 season would be an understatement." - Discount Tire/America's Tire
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Judge releases 7 Occupy Houston protesters, citing lack of evidence
A judge Wednesday ruled there was no probable cause for felony charges against seven Occupy Houston protesters for shackling themselves with a homemade device called a "sleeping dragon" during a demonstration at the Port of Houston.
Colleen Barnett, an assistant Harris County district attorney, confirmed that 248th District Court Judge Joan Campbell found there was no probable cause to detain the protesters on felony charges of using a criminal instrument. They were freed after a Wednesday morning court appearance.
Campbell ruled the protesters' use of a so-called "sleeping dragon" or "arm tube" - a PVC pipe used to shackle their arms inside to keep police from handcuffing them - did not meet legal requirements of being a criminal instrument, Barnett said.
Prosecutors have not decided if they will ask a grand jury to consider an indictment on the felony charges, bring less serious charges against the seven or drop the matter.
The ruling was hailed by legal supporters of the Occupy Houston movement, who said the protesters had been "over-charged.''
"We were lucky to be assigned to a sharp judge, who read the law, understood what the law is, and cared enough to address it right up front at a probable cause hearing," said Houston attorney Daphne Patterson Silverman, a member of the National Lawyer's Guild.
Legal precedent
Silverman, who represents Occupy activist and San Antonio native Sierleja Matthew, said the judge recognized legal precedents that a "criminal instrument" concerns suspects who police catch with instruments intended to be used in a future crime.
"The over-arching principle guiding the judge's position is these people were down there not intending to commit a crime, but intending to exercise their constitutional rights to express their views on injustice and inequality in industries," Silverman said. "But that's different from someone with burglar tools in the car who was intending to commit a burglary, which we all know is a crime."
Attorneys defending the protesters earlier predicted the felony charges would not withstand judicial scrutiny, and said the over-charging was a practice by the Houston Police Department intended to punish protesters. Misdemeanor charges are pending against 13 other protesters who were arrested Monday for blocking a roadway at the Port of Houston.
"These kinds of cases regarding criminal instruments by protesters have been forwarded by the Houston police, and dismissed, on many prior occasions," said Randall Kallinen, a civil rights attorney who represented Eric Marquez, one of the seven protesters.
Kallinen alleged HPD used the felony charges to punish, intimidate and frighten peaceful protesters to keep them from expressing their rights to free speech by charging them with more serious felony charges. The seven were charged with a state jail felony, which is punishable by six months to two years in jail, and a fine of up to $10,000.
It's up to the DA
A Houston police spokesman said the department would not comment on the ruling, adding it was up to the district attorney to decide what charges were appropriate.
Kallinen said that in 2007 a Harris County grand jury declined to indict two young Houston protesters who used a bicycle lock to chain themselves to the gate of an immigration detention facility. Off-duty Houston police officers working as security guards at the facility arrested Kallinen's clients.
Barnett said there was probable cause and the felony charges were appropriate in this week's case, and noted the PVC devices had to be removed by a Houston Fire Department rescue team.
"In the manner of its use I believe it was a criminal instrument," said Barnett. "The use of it was in blocking the roadway."


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Joshua D. Shelton, 21, Delmar, Md., is accused of turning off power to three chicken houses, resulting in the deaths of 70,000 chickens.
A man wandering around a Delmar, Md., poultry farm in a drunken stupor turned off the power to three chicken houses, causing the deaths of nearly 70,000 chickens, sheriff's officials said.
The property owner who made the grisly discovery found the man, identified as Joshua D. Shelton, 21, of Delmar, Md., passed out on the floor of the power control shed, wearing only a T-shirt and boxer shorts.
"This subject was also lying in a pool of his own urine. A strong odor of alcohol was also coming from the subject," Wicomico County sheriff's Lt. Tim Robinson said in a press release.
The investigating deputy awakened the man.
"Shelton advised the last thing he remembered was being on the property after a nearby concert but did not know how he ended up in the shed. The deputy surmised that in his intoxicated state, Shelton turned off the circuit breakers that controlled the electricity to the chicken houses," Robinson said.
Shelton was arrested and booked into jail on charges of second-degree burglary, trespass and malicious destruction of property.
The property owner discovered the dead chickens Saturday morning. He told investigators that without power, the chickens will begin to die within 15 minutes. The birds, which were due to be delivered to a local processing plant the following day, were valued at $20,000.
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Allen Farms, which was going to process the birds, estimated its loss at $220,000, said sheriff's Chief Deputy Gary Baker.
Shelton had been at the owner's property the previous evening with a group of people that included the owner's daughter, Baker said.
"The daughter thought he left, but instead he wandered into the shed where all the power controls and breakers were and turned it off," Baker told NBC News on Tuesday.
"Quite frankly, he was probably in a condition where he really didn't know what he was doing," Baker said.
"The theory is that he may have been in there looking for a light switch," Robinson told DelmarvaNow.com.
Baker said he's heard of flocks of chickens dying due to natural occurrences such as drought and heat waves, "but never anything like this manmade that we can remember."
Bill Satterfield, executive director of Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc., a local trade group, said he was surprised by news of the poultry caper.
"I have never heard of a drunkard going in and killing chickens," he told DelmarvaNow.com. "This is a new one on me, and it's unfortunate that it occurred."
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Uranium news from Saskatchewan and elsewhere for June 28 to July 11, 2014
by Greg Klein
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NexGen extends Arrow's reach at Rook 1
The first six summer holes at the Rook 1 project's Arrow zone have more than doubled the potential strike, NexGen Energy TSXV:NXE stated July 7. Radiometric measurements extended the 215 metres determined by eight winter holes to a potential 470-metre strike open in all directions.
Although assays have been released for the winter program, the company bases its summer results on radiation readings from a gamma spectrometer and a gamma probe. The results are no substitute for assays, which are pending.
Some of the highlights include hole RK-14-37, which totalled a composite 8.1 metres of "off-scale" radioactivity straining the spectrometer's limit of 9,999 counts per second. The drill hit 17 anomalous intercepts totalling a composite 78.05 metres of mineralization within a 227.8-metre section beginning at 378 metres in downhole depth.
RK-14-34 found 29 intercepts totalling a composite 100.6 metres of mineralization within a 627.9-metre section that started at 221.4 metres in depth.
RK-14-31 found 35 intercepts totalling 125.8 metres of mineralization within a 430.7-metre section beginning at 221.4 metres in depth.
True widths weren't provided. All six Arrow holes, which totalled 4,324 metres, showed visible mineralization. One hole is still in progress.
About 200 metres away, the Dagger area took in four holes totalling 1,349 metres without showing anomalous radioactivity. In addition to further Arrow drilling, "preparations have been made for regional drilling to continue at Area K (Dennis Lake)," the company stated.
Rook 1 straddles the southwestern rim of the Athabasca Basin, on the northeastern border of Fission Uranium's (TSXV:FCU) Patterson Lake South.
Fission Uranium drills 12.35% U3O8 over 13.5 metres, 4.68% over 25 metres at PLS
More high-grade assays from Fission Uranium continue to build Patterson Lake South's R780E zone, focus of the highly anticipated maiden resource scheduled for December. Of nine holes released July 2 from last winter's infill drilling, all showed mineralization. A half dozen brought especially impressive results. Some highlights include:
Hole PLS14-170
- 0.35% uranium oxide (U3O8) over 58 metres, starting at 135.5 metres in downhole depth
- (including 1.2% over 5.5 metres)
- 0.31% over 12 metres, starting at 202 metres
- 2.9% over 20 metres, starting at 217.5 metres
- (including 8.35% over 4 metres)
- 0.58% over 11 metres, starting at 260 metres
Hole PLS14-174
- 0.8% over 25 metres, starting at 105 metres
- (including 3.45% over 1.5 metres)
- (and including 2.8% over 1 metre)
- (and including 4.39% over 1.5 metres)
- 0.87% over 13.5 metres, starting at 135 metres
- (including 9.24% over 1 metre)
Hole PLS14-175
- 0.7% over 21 metres, starting at 120.5 metres
- (including 3.35% over 2.5 metres)
- 0.38% over 26 metres, starting at 144 metres
- (including 1.44% over 2.5 metres)
Hole PLS14-178
- 0.12% over 25.5 metres, starting at 135.5 metres
- 0.19% over 15 metres, starting at 164.5 metres
Hole PLS14-179
- 2.99% over 1 metre, starting at 184.5 metres
- 2.25% over 8.5 metres, starting at 244 metres
Hole PLS14-180
- 0.44% over 21 metres, starting at 136.5 metres
- (including 3.45% over 2 metres)
- 4.68% over 25 metres, starting at 165 metres
- (including 18.56% over 5.5 metres)
Hole PLS14-186
- 12.35% over 13.5 metres, starting at 157 metres
- (including 23.41% over 7 metres)
- 1.52% over 2.5 metres, starting at 175 metres
- 0.9% over 7 metres, starting at 188 metres
- (including 3.61% over 1.5 metres)
True widths weren't provided. With five PLS zones stretching east-west along a 2.24-kilometre potential strike, Fission Uranium stated these results show "the continued strong nature of uranium mineralization as the R780E zone moves eastwards."
Still to come are assays for 39 holes from the 92-hole winter campaign. One week before unloading this latest batch of results, the company announced a 20,330-metre, 63-hole summer program that would eat $12 million of this year's $28-million budget. As was the case last winter, most of the drilling will focus on delineation for a December resource.
Gold, PGEs and REEs suggest a "robust hydrothermal system" at Lakeland Resources' Star uranium project
Recently compiled data shows potential for a regional hydrothermal system on Lakeland Resources' (TSXV:LK) Star uranium property, adjacently north of the company's Gibbon's Creek joint venture. That's the verdict for samples taken last year, which assayed for gold, platinum group elements and rare earth elements, as well as uranium.
The Star property covers "a quasi-circular basement uplift," a feature considered "an ideal location for the development of uranium occurrences associated with the unconformity or sub-unconformity of the Athabasca Basin," the company stated July 8.
One outcrop sample assayed 5.7 grams per tonne gold, 0.36 g/t platinum and 0.39 g/t palladium. Another showed 1.8 g/t gold, 0.08 g/t platinum and 0.12 g/t palladium.
A sandstone boulder revealed 257 ppm uranium and 0.3% total rare earth oxides, including 1,216 ppm dysprosium and 321 ppm yttrium. Another outcrop sample showed 6.9% TREO, predominantly light REE-enriched.
The assays further indicate potential for a regional hydrothermal system as "demonstrated by intense alteration associated with historic uranium mineralization within the Gibbons Creek property located immediately to the south," Lakeland stated. "Within the Athabasca Basin, there are a number of projects where highly anomalous precious metals and/or rare earth elements occur in spatial relation to uranium deposits and/or mineralization. Examples of such mineralization include the Nicholson Bay and Fish Hook Bay uranium-gold-platinum group elements occurrences, and the MAW zone-Wheeler River occurrences."
The Star project's now slated for a near-term mapping and sampling program. Lakeland may earn a 100% interest in the property by paying $60,000 and issuing 600,000 shares over 12 months. The vendor retains the option of a 25% buyback for four times Lakeland's exploration expenses.
Declan Resources TSXV:LAN has an option to earn 70% of the adjacent Gibbon's Creek JV, which has shown boulder samples grading up to 4.28% U3O8 and some of the Basin's highest-ever radon readings.
With an acquisition announced late last month, Lakeland now holds interests in 17 properties totalling 164,316 hectares in and around the Basin.
GoviEx debuts on CSE, orders enviro/social assessment for Niger project
The company began public trading just last month but GoviEx Uranium CSE:GXU has been advancing its Madaouela project in Niger since 2008. On July 2 the company announced contracts to complete an environmental and social impact assessment expected to "culminate the detailed feasibility study and environmental work already undertaken."
As of March 2013 Madaouela's seven deposits showed resources totalling 22.92 million pounds uranium oxide-equivalent (eU3O8) measured, 75.3 million pounds indicated and 24.1 million pounds inferred. Included are probable reserves of 25,300 tonnes.
Five of the deposits "have been developed to pre-feasibility level of confidence," the company states.
The July 2 announcement quoted GoviEx chief executive Daniel Major, "Through the use of proprietary technologies never before used in Niger, our project team has presented a commercially viable project and one that seeks to limit its impact on the environment with a particular focus on limitation of dust, reduction in water usage and commercialization of the molybdenum byproduct resource."
Executive chairman Govind Friedland's bio lists a number of accomplishments even after he took part in the 1996 Voisey's Bay discovery. Friedland went on to graduate from the Colorado School of Mines, provided business development services to Ivanhoe Mines and Ivanhoe Energy, and co-founded Ivanhoe Industries. Yes, he's the son of that Friedland.
Two Niger mines operated by AREVA produce 7.5% of global supply, ranking the country as the world's fourth-largest producer. While the government supports mining, the industry has been plagued by terrorist kidnappings and a bombing.
Fission 3.0, Azincourt report scintillometer results from PLN
One of four summer holes at Patterson Lake North shows anomalous radioactivity, JV partners Fission 3.0 TSXV:FUU and Azincourt Uranium TSXV:AAZ reported July 7. Two intercepts of 0.5 metres and 7.5 metres (not true widths) showed variable readings up to 1,450 counts per second on a hand-held scintillometer. Assays are pending.
The hole, PLN14-019, "is still in progress at 258 metres, although no further intervals of mineralization are expected," the companies stated. The three other holes "intersected anomalous hydrothermal clay altered intervals, associated with structurally disturbed sections. This further highlights the partners' confidence of the prospectivity and potential of the A1 conductor to host high-grade uranium mineralization."
This summer's five-hole program will total about 1,600 metres. Fission 3.0 acts as operator on the 27,408-hectare property, where Azincourt has a 50% earn-in.
Last April the companies reported that winter drilling failed to find radioactivity but did "confirm the high prospectivity of the target areas."
In late May Azincourt and Macusani Yellowcake TSXV:YEL stated they would extend to June 15 a letter of intent to consolidate their Peruvian assets. That date passed without further announcement. (Update: The companies announced a definitive agreement on July 14.)
Those properties surround a project held by Fission 3.0, which holds interests in nine others in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Along with JV partner Brades Resource TSXV:BRA, Fission 3.0 announced VTEM results from their Clearwater West project in May.
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Will you try them out?
Christmas in Pixel games!
Dec 18, 2017 IN Pixel Games
Christmas has arrived to the Pixel games as well. Do you wonder what it looks like in Emporea, Diggy's Adventure, Seaport or TrainStation? Read till the end for a special bonus!
People behind TrainStation Wiki
Sep 12, 2017 IN TrainStation
If you already have been searching for some additional information about TrainStation, you've probably bumped into the TSWiki which is made by some of our fans. Today, we bring you an interview with the Wiki makers, who kindly responded to a few of our questions: TrashTerrier (TT), Rolf Al (RA), and MarvelPhx (MP)


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Dauphin County man killed in Navy SEAL training accident
31-year-old was from Elizabethville
A Navy SEAL from the Susquehanna Valley has died.
The military has confirmed that Special Warfare Operator Chief, 31-year-old Brett Shadle of Elizabethville in Upper Dauphin County, has died in a training accident.
Shadle was a 2000 graduate of Upper Dauphin High School.
Neighbors of Shadle's family tell News 8 that Brett was nothing but a nice guy and that they feel bad for what the family is going through.
He was assigned to a naval special warfare based unit on the East Coast.
Shadle died Thursday during a training exercise in Arizona. A family member tells News 8 he was a member of SEAL Team 6, the team that carried out the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
Military officials say he and another SEAL were practicing a "routine military free-fall training" when they collided in mid-air and landed in separate areas.
A family member tells News 8 that Shadle was married and had two children.
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Romelu Lukaku struck the winner as Everton came away from West Ham with a 3-2 Barclays Premier League victory that exploded into life in a dramatic climax at Upton Park.
With the teams locked at 2-2, Lukaku nodded home Kevin Mirallas' cross with six minutes left to celebrate his Toffees debut by grabbing the decisive goal.
The Belgium striker, whose half-time arrival at the expense of Nikica Jelavic galvanised Everton, needed treatment after clashing heads with Joey O'Brien in the act of scoring but was able to continue.
The dominant figure on the pitch, it was a superb performance from Lukaku that strengthens the suspicion Chelsea were foolish to send him to Goodison on a season-long loan.
The Toffees had equalised twice through Leighton Baines, who struck two brilliant free-kicks in front of England coach Roy Hodgson to keep his side in contention.
The second arrived in the 84th minute after Mark Noble was shown a second yellow card after hacking down Ross Barkley from behind.
It was cruel twist to the afternoon for Noble, who shortly before had dispatched a penalty he had won himself after having his legs swept beneath him by blundering substitute James McCarthy.
West Ham - missing attacking options Andy Carroll, Joe Cole and Stewart Downing to injury - can at least take comfort from the end of their scoring drought which had lasted 314 minutes until Ravel Morrison fired them ahead after half an hour.
Everton went close after six minutes when Mirallas tested Jussi Jaaskelainen and Steven Naismith was inches away from a second attempt when the ball sailed past.
There was plenty of early endeavour from both teams but the visitors were more precise in the final third with the busy Mirallas looking dangerous.
It was West Ham who showed precision in the 31st minute as they surged ahead, although a large deflection off Phil Jagielka helped them take the lead.
Matt Jarvis, once again proving a handful down the left wing, skillfully threaded his way infield and teed up Morrison and the former Manchester United midfielder drilled the ball home via Naismith.
Barkley was booked for a nasty tackle on Morrison that saw him stamp down his outstretched leg and Kevin Nolan attempted to overpower Tim Howard at the ensuing free-kick, but the Everton keeper showed courage.
Lukaku came on for the second half and his delicate early touch was taken on by compatriot Mirallas, who raced to the byline and crossed only for West Ham to recover by getting numbers back.
Naismith had also made way for McCarthy as Roberto Martinez attempted to invigorate his side, but the Hammers were more creative with Jarvis galloping free and just failing to find Modibo Maiga.
Showing vision once more, Lukaku played Barkley into the area only for England midfielder to run down a blind alley.
Everton maintained the pressure, however, with Baines sending a cross to the far post but it was too fast for Mirallas to reach.
The initiative had been seized and in the 62nd minute the equaliser arrived, Baines steering a terrific 20-yard free-kick beyond Jaaskelainen into the top left corner.
Noble flashed a corner wide of the left post and Baines forced a save from close range as the match opened up.
Noble powered home from the spot after being hacked down by McCarthy, but then he trudged off after receiving a second yellow from Mason and Baines delivered the equaliser.
The outstanding Lukaku deserved a goal and it duly arrived as he nodded Everton to victory.
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Christian Fiction
January 2018
Recent Releases
Julie Cantrell
What it's about:
Two estranged middle-aged sisters face each other for the first time in decades in the weeks leading up to their parents' 50th anniversary party. Their dad plants a special memory garden for their mom as lies from the past keep the sisters' relationship from growing again.
For fans of:
Southern fiction. It's set in Oxford, Mississippi and
explores thought-provoking topics like truth, forgiveness, and going home again
Death at Thorburn Hall
Julianna Deering
What it's about:
Drew Farthering, an English gentleman, and his American wife, Madeline, are in Scotland for the 1935 British Open when their host, Lord Rainsby, asks for help uncovering possible embezzling. When Rainsby dies in a suspicious accident, Drew and Madeline suspect murder.
Series alert
: This is the 6th book in the lighthearted Dew Farthering mystery series (though newcomers can start here).
For fans of:
British country house mysteries.
The Engagement Plot
Krista Phillips
Hanna," a Christian teacher from rural Minnesota who appeared on the reality dating show
The Price of Love
The Bachelor
), and William Preston, the handsome Nashville CEO who chose Hanna from among a group of alluring contestants...and then broke her heart.
Why you might like it:
Though Hanna and Will are truly in love, plenty of obstacles (deceit, business pressures for Will, and lots of media attention) stand in their way in this fresh, funny novel. Thankfully, they can always turn to God for guidance.
The Austen Escape
Katherine Reay
What it's about:
Engineer Mary Davies is worried about losing her job (despite reassurances from nice consultant Nathan) and doesn't want to travel to Bath, England with Isabel, her oldest (and most domineering) friend for an immersive Jane Austen experience. Mary goes anyway, and troubled Isabel starts to believe she's actually in Regency England! Mary needs all the help she can get, so she's happy and surprised when Nathan appears.
For fans of
Jane Austen, of course! As well as anyone who enjoys lyrical, character-driven novels.
Out of the Ordinary
Jen Turano
Gertrude Cadwalader, the devoted paid companion to eccentric Mrs. Davenport, an elderly lady who has a penchant for taking jewelry and other trinkets that don't belong to her; and Harrison Sinclair, a shipping magnate who believes in Gertrude even after his mother catches her trying to return stolen items and thinks she's a thief.
Series alert:
This is the 2nd in the Apart from the Crowd series, all of which feature quirky characters in Gilded Age New York and lots of humor; the 1st is
Behind the Scenes
, and the 3rd (out next July) is
Caught by Surprise
Focus on: Food
The Seekers
Wanda E. Brunstetter
Heidi Troyer, a married Amish woman with no children, starts teaching a cooking class in her home as a way to beat back boredom. Her first class includes
an engaged woman whose betrothed won't set a date, an unwed expectant mother, a widowed mom of two young children, a Vietnam vet who parks his RV nearby, and an Amish widower who can't boil water.
Series alert:
This is the opening book in a new series by veteran Amish fiction author Wanda Brunstetter.
The 2nd in the series is
The Blessing,
and the 3rd,
The Celebration,
comes out in February
Love this idea? Check out the author's
Amish Quilting Class books.
The Wishing Season
Denise Hunter
PJ McKinley, an ambitious chef and the baby of her family, and Cole Evans, a one-time foster kid turned successful contractor.
What it's about:
The owner of an Indiana mansion holds a contest to give away her elegant home to whoever has the best idea for its use. When PJ (who wants a fancy restaurant and B&B) and Cole (who wants a foster home) tie, they must share the house for a year to see who ultimately wins.
Series alert:
This is the engaging 3rd novel in the four-book Chapel Springs Romance series.
Come to the Table
Neta Jackson
What it's about:
usiastic new Christian Kathryn Davies offers a homeless woman, Rochelle, and her young son a room in the Chicago apartment she shares with friends. But when Kat and Rochelle both have romantic feelings toward seminary student and roommate Nick, Kat questions her good deed. Passionate about healthful eating, Kat also hopes to start a food pantry at her church -- but not everyone likes her idea.
Is it for you?
his sequel to
Stand by Me
will please fans of the author's Yada Yada P
rayer Group books (who'll recognize a few characters) and those who enjoy urban settings and multicultural characters.
Stones for Bread
Christa Parrish
Liesl McNamara, who runs Wild Rise, a bakery and café in Vermont, and feels a link between her breadmaking and that of her mother's and grandmother's.
What it's about:
bread and bread making (recipes included), families and secrets, mental illness, identity, love, forgiveness, TV cooking shows, faith, and scripture.
Who it's for:
bakers and fans of subtle yet filling books.
Contact your librarian for more great books!


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Endings and Beginnings
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies, hair, new releases, poses on Saturday, December 31, 2011
deviousMind. With tons of pretty pastels to choose from and lots of layer choices you can be as good or not so good as you choose. There are of course more bare versions of attire found amidst the many-pieced new release.
These bejeweled Hollywood shoes are perfect accompaniments to the showgirl attire. Metal, gems and pearls are all color change. Shoes are available in a variety of colors; find them at Eclectica.
My hair is one of those great holiday gifts out at Analog Dog. Find this and two other styles each in several colors on the wall here.
These perfect holiday poses, so very full of life, are new releases from Long Awkward Pose called Gettin Down on Friday. The cigarette holder is from deviousMind, but not in this set.
Poses by: LAP
Spanning Decades
Posted by Chic Aeon in new releases on Thursday, December 29, 2011
And that's pretty much all you need to know *wink*. Dress from Hot Mood and hair from Pocket Mirrors.
OOPS - forgot to mention that the pearls are color change :D.
Poses by: Juxtapose
Room With A View
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies, new releases, places, poses on Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Happily I have two new releases to show you on our housing tour, a new peasant blouse from Graffitiwear. It goes perfectly with these overalls from Leri Miles Designs. I love these! Honestly. They come in tons of colors. I picked red purposefully to go with my new decor. My elf boots were one of the advent gifts from Yasum Designs, so hopefully you picked those up along the way. Fun.
So, stop one on our housing tour is an unfurnished flat in London Mayfair. Roomy, white walls with bay windows, a deck overlooking rooftops; it is 100 prims for $150 a week -- 4 week minimum. There are actually two or more of these available.
Darling little snow covered cabins from {what next} complete with holiday festive furnishings are yours for $350 a week with 20 personal prims. Extremely realistic snow adds to the ambiance at Fennville.
Jasper Island. You can purchase extra prims if needed.
If you are hankering for some place different to live, this very nicely made treehouse is available unfurnished at Butterfly Hollow. There is a hollow tree stump with elevator to the open air living space. Privacy as well as fresh air! $374 per week with 150 prims.
And, if you actually read this far, I want to let you know that Vista Animations has a really nice holiday gift out for everyone. Male and female idle animations as well as a really nice low key dance are yours for $0.
Poses by: Vista Animations
From Jackal Ennui:
I'm super excited to be part of Ozimals' Puffling Presents Pursuit event! To help welcome Ozimals' newest breedables, the Pufflings, there is a stamp rally event happening from December 22 to January 12th. Event details and a list of participating stores here: http://blog.ozimals.com/2011/12/welcome-to-pufflings.html
The boots will be available at the shop after the event. When visiting the store doing my research, I found a poster for the Cafe Hunt starting January 15th. So keep that in mind. With so many hunts going on, I check my favorite stores first and THEN follow a path *wink*.
Poses by: aDORKable
Happy Holidays!
Posted by Chic Aeon in new releases on Saturday, December 24, 2011
The ShowTime CouturePack *XMAS EDITION* from deviousMind is filled with all sorts of goodies. There are pine fans, top hat, gloves, some darling candy-cane and bow earrings, a variety of scanty undies and of course pasties :D.
So if you want to be in that holiday mood and under dressed, you know where to go.
Have a great day!
Poses by: deviousMind and LAP
Let's Hear It For The Boys!
This tuxedo is the final Advent gift from Yasum Designs. It comes with some sci-fi styled boots or you can adjust the pants to fit with regular dress shoes. Look for the big present with a "24" on top in front of a giant vendor. You shouldn't have much trouble finding it as there are 11,000 folks in the group. Earlier this morning the lag was so bad no one could get the gift :D.
Vista Animations. It is called The Boss and comes in both basic and fully packed versions. Amazingly, I was buying this newly found AO for my friend EE (of the real life computer repairs drama) when the notecard came in about the release. I had planned on getting him the one I have for Chav, but this one fits him better. I went with the simpler version as EE is a bit behind in SL technology and choices are not a good thing for him *wink*. Hence, wear and leave alone is good.
The new AO has some very manly dances in the "well, I am here and I will dance but really I have my standards" sort of way. Much fun. There is also a talking with hands animation, a chimera etc. So this basic AO is not really all that basic -- just not so many choices of stands and walks and such.
You can of course try out all the animations before buying but there are also shapes included in the pack, so a perfect fit is assured.
Poses by: Vista Animations
Last Minute Gifts - for YOU!
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies on Friday, December 23, 2011
And a quick TP over to the Patisserie will garner you this pretty copper tea kettle. Just buy the box beside it for $0.
My outfit is an oldie from Firefall -- a place I should go check out again very soon.
Poses by: aDORKable
Cool Gifts
There are so many lovely presents around the grid, it is difficult to pick your favorites let alone pick them all up *wink*. Still, here is a wrap up of a few that you might not want to miss. First up and not to be a secret for long is the new gift skin pack from Laqroki. Ebba not only comes in the pale wintry shade on the vendor; there are two darker tones. This is the middle value called "peach". A very pretty skin with cool blue eye shadow and pale lips; Ebba definitely qualifies as wintry. Hit the subscribo to pick up this pack of six skins.
My photos are taken at The Looking Glass which is currently covered in snow with many new additions since my last visit.
Ducknipple on the A Depraved and Desolate Winter Hunt.
Need new poses? This is one of several in a gift pack from Diesel Works. Some for the guys as well as a couple's pose makes this a gift for all.
If you missed the news about these jeans, they are one of my favorite Advent gifts of the year. As a reminder, they are number #17 at La Rosa.
Click the photo for a close up version.
The Giving Circle has lots of wonderful presents under the tree. Teleport to any of the shops to pick up all of the packages.
The Looking Glass. My boots are today's Advent gift from La Rosa.
Poses by: Diesel Works (gift pack)
Military - Holiday Style
Posted by Chic Aeon in hunts on Tuesday, December 20, 2011
I added the leggings. It's chilly out here in the snow!
Poses by: Juxtapose
Forest Fae
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies, hair, hunts, new releases on Monday, December 19, 2011
**Fairy Xmas Hunt 2011**
This year I have put out 6 fairy sets and dresses for you all for free!
None of the outfits are sold in SL!!
One of them is a brand new outfit that I made especially for the hunt... it will not be on sale until the hunt is finished!!
The outfit comes with a very pretty necklace, but minimalist me was already in overload with all the pretty accessories AND I wanted to show you this new hair from EMO-tions.
I kept this hair as I thought that "someday" it might come in handy. I filed it under "specialty hair". Did I think I would get to show it to you the week it was released? Not in my wildest dreams. You just never know. Hence my ever expanding inventory count. The style name is *MANDARA*.
Photo taken at Chakryn Forest, a lovely primeval spot. Bloggers? You can REZ here :D.
Poses by: Vista Animations
Can It Be Spring?
Back to the gift from Urbanized, I can tell you that it is 47 prims (or impact as the new viewer states) with lots and LOTS of texture change options -- all in the neutrals category. Virtually every surface has texture options (well I don't think the pine cone does, but you get the idea). Easy to use and menu driven, it is fun to play. There are poses on pillows as well as a cuddling your cat animation for the rug. This is a no copy item and you can only pick up one package from KittyCatS so be sure and "accept". If you have an alt, you might want to send them over (Yeah Lani!) to get a backup copy.
A new skin is just out from Akeruka. Kia is young and perky with a shyness that is quite endearing. There is a new skin out for the guys also.
My hair is an on the wall freebie that I picked up at Dark Mouse yesterday. There are three packs of Buy for $0 hairs to find. Peruse the other hairs while you search as they are on sale at a very good price.
Lead Pose by: EverGlow
Drama in Black
Posted by Chic Aeon in new releases on Sunday, December 18, 2011
There is a contest going on over at the Rue d' Antibes Flickr page. Now, we don't know what the prizes are yet (oh my) but it is still fun to enter. When I opened up this new oh-so-dra-ma-tic dress from eXxEsS, I couldn't resist heading over to take a few shots.
Now this isn't exactly a dress you would go dancing in. It is bold, eye-catching and makes a statement; but it is not the friendliest to walk in. Still, if you want an artistic photo that gets some attention, this is up there at the top of my list. And, the good news for us non-ballroom gals is that you can detach the voluptuous skirt and have a sharp looking jumpsuit. The jewelry goes perfectly and is definitely in that notice me category too.
And here is the fashion shot without the blue Rue globe (mandatory for the contest :D). The outfit comes with either silver or gold accents.
Poses by: Behavior Body
Bundling Up
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies, new releases on Saturday, December 17, 2011
My subway installation will be closing in less than two weeks. Time does fly. I'll miss the rainy sidewalks and spectral denizens but moving forward is most always the best plan. And I have started on a new project already. Meanwhile, it is good to come back and visit, cementing memories.
Winter can be dreary at times, but this new poncho set from Gwen Carillon Designs can lift your spirits with a mix of muted blues and greens. A cosy poncho is the key piece of the set. Soft and comfy leggings work great with your favorite boots.
Marketplace. I came across it while looking for sculpt maps for my new project. For just a buck you get a nice umbrella with two poses. Click the umbrella to change from open to closed and back again. Click the handle to change textures. Manually mod what you like. Hard to beat, this gift is from Silk Aeon, presumably a distant cousin *wink*.
Poses by: Vista Animations
Walk With Me
Posted by Chic Aeon in fashion shows, hair, hunts, new releases, poses, skins
In other news, I am wearing the new Liane skin from Amacci. Now many of you have met Liane in "grayish" form as a hunt gift on the POE Hunt (earth globe). This is a really pretty skin and definitely one of my favorite releases from Amacci.
Lily is the hair style name, also from Amacci. While I am not really in the hairbase camp -- says she of flowing locks -- it definitely shows off this skin nicely. And that works for me.
My necklace and earrings are a new weekend release as part of a full costume set at EMO-tions where it seems VERY busy at the moment. Get out there and fight those gals in your dose of lag enjoyment.
Make note that are also unisex jeans in the Callie Cline gift at KittyCats as well as some fun retro leggings and other goodies (who doesn't need jeweled kitty ears?). There are green exercise pants (guys and gals) at 22769. Nice elf boots at Yasum. See my Advent List if you haven't journeyed to these shops before.
Poses by: aDORKable in the upcoming days of Advent gifts
Free and Fab
Unless you've been hiding under a rock (or deep in computer repair) you know that one of the hottest Lucky Boards is at Bukka, This great coat is up for grabs on one of three boards at the shop. No need to worry about finding the location; just look for the green dots.
I, of course, haven't had the time this week to wait for my letter to come up, but a few of my friends were lucky enough to garner the prize. I can attest to its loveliness. It is well worth the board watch.
The boots are from the Winter Holiday Village store at Prohibition. Look for the present icons along the walls and find lots of gifts.
If you plan to do some traveling, this nicely textured suitcase is out until about 4 SL time as gift number 17 from Swayland. +trifoglio+ is the maker of this wearable holiday luggage.
Vintage luxury can be yours if you find the Ren hunt prize from the Julia Collection. The sideboard entry table comes in several pieces so you can mix and match with an eye to your prim budget. This is a no copy item, so clicking twice might be wise.
Note: SLURLs are still problematic it seems -- for me anyway. Just rattle my cage if I send you astray. I do check when I put them in. It is a puzzle. Seems worse with Viewer 3 (Firestorm). Sorry
Bargains and Better
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies, new releases
KittyCats. Later note: You can actually pick these up any time at the advent calendar. Wow, I have a couple of things I missed. Happy to go back.
My hair is this week's Advent special at EMO-tions. Look for lanterns on the FINYA vendor. I believe this starts Saturday.
Argyle Anonymous is for you. Red and green accents play with two different base colors and add some subtle holiday cheer to you tootsies. Look for these tomorrow on Super Bargain Saturday.
Poses by: aDORKable
Cyber Suave
Posted by Chic Aeon in new releases on Thursday, December 15, 2011
AeonFlux - Synthetic City - Coruscant.
Poses by: Diesel Works
Perfectly Period
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies, hair, hunts, new releases, poses
Poses by: aDORKable from the upcoming days of the advent fest.
City Style
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies, new releases on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
A quick post -- after 24 hours of computer repair, there are a dozen more to go. Thank goodness for my RL friend "EE" who did way more than he should have! Not complaining.
This new release from Sassy seemed to fit that city lifestyle of the Advent gift from Yasum Designs.
The complete living room set / pose prop is a current gift (#14 or #15) at the shop. Two bits of good news there. The items shown are separate for the most part so you can use the decor items that fit your space. AND all the group Advent gifts at Yasum are up for the duration. So no hurrying.
See the Advent List post for how to get there.
Poses by: Vista Animations, aDORKable (upcoming advent gift)
Computer Issues
Posted by Chic Aeon in comment on Monday, December 12, 2011
|Creative Commons photo by J.Kleyn
Life in SL is quite different on a six year old notebook and 1.23.5 *wink*. With a beautiful new 27 inch monitor that I love I was in heaven for a couple of days, but either Windows or hard drive (still working on which) are no longer viable. So, I'll be back in full force when I can. Keeping fingers crossed.
Be good!
Fashion Victim
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies, new releases, places on Sunday, December 11, 2011
Egosime and Gabriel collaborate in this new release entitled Fashion Victim. With a myriad of ways to wear, I am choosing the less clothed version as my lead. Don't we all want a man in chains? *wink*
Leather pants boast great details, both front and back. An optional tank with prim collar is provided as well as a short sleeved shirt.
For more protection from the elements, there is a full length leather coat with fur collar.
All pieces are transfer, so you can purchase for a friend or even share.
Boots by Gabriel (group gift)
Location: LEA6
Poses by: Diesel Works
Advent Favorites - Day 11
Posted by Chic Aeon in freebies
Leading the pack in my personal Advent gifts of the day is this lovely cookie and candle tray with pine bows from nonino at Sways. You need to find the secret password to pick up this beauty. Scour the sim for a box marked with an 11 and pick up the notecard with the answer.
If you happen to have a house by the water, this sailor's advent gift from the Old London Docks is perfect. Find it here. My unisex shirt is from 22769 and a very nice full body tattoo that you see a bit of is the gift from LaRosa. See the Advent List for info on those stores.
Poses by: LAP, Pffiou


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Peonies again!
This is on Arches hot press. The paint blossomed in some areas, but I like that since this is an organic subject.
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Lovely beginning...will be looking forward to seeing the end result. Have a great Easter.


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The Venturi Volage
Love it or hate it the Venturi Volage is without question a sign of things to come. The styling of the car is said to have been "shaped by the wind" which I am assuming is fancy Monaco-talk for aerodynamic. The technological innovations in this car are quite significant though, with two electric motors per wheel (one for the suspension and one for power) the Volage also features touch screens inside that allow the driver to configure the car to their current whim. The projected range is about 200 miles (320 Kms) and it'll drag you from 0-62mph (100 kmph) in 5 seconds, or at least it will in 2012 when the very limited production is set to begin in the teeny-tiny-principality of Monaco. And no, there is no price listed as yet although we fear the very sight of all those zeros would cause our eyes to bleed. Click through for more pics and the press release.
The result of close technological collaboration between Venturi Automobiles and Michelin, the Venturi Volage, presented for the first time at the "Mondial 2008″ (Paris Motor Show), marks a major step forward in the evolution of the Automobile. This new Venturi incorporates innovations which have enabled radical changes in terms of the vehicle's architecture, style, dynamic behaviour and, more generally, the design of a modern vehicle.
All these changes constitute several world premières which, with the presentation of the Venturi Volage, reinforce Venturi's capability for constant innovation, as well as its position as the most advanced company in the field of electric vehicles.
With 4 drive wheels with active suspension, the Venturi Volage has no equivalent. "Michelin Active Wheel" technology in fact incorporates 2 electric motors per wheel (1 for suspension and 1 for drive), ie. a total of 8 electric motors piloted in real time by spearhead electronics.
Like the mechanism of a watch, all the components, motors, gear reduction units and suspensions, are miniaturized and built into the wheels.
The active electric shock absorber system allows for total adaptation to the type of road surface and driving. Combining Michelin's experience in the area of surface liaison with that of Venturi for the chassis, the Venturi Volage represents in its road holding, drivability and silent functioning, the summum of today's automotive technology.
Playing down the mechanical aspect in favor of electronics, close to the concept of a robot, this car belongs to a new era, the digital era. Thanks to a dashboard touch screen, the driver can configure the vehicle entirely as he wishes. This total control marks significant progress in terms of management, particularly of the energy stored in the car's batteries: the driver can, for example, decide to give preference in certain cases to range rather than power, comfort rather than speed, an important factor for an electric car.
The only part that the Venturi Volage shares with the Venturi Fétish is its carbon fiber bodywork. Developed by the Venturi Design Office, this body is still a unique concept worldwide, as it is the only one to have been specifically designed to be that of an electric car and thus carry batteries within its very structure.
Thanks to this innovative design, both the Fétish and the Volage benefit from an unequalled level of safety, for both the cars' passengers and also the batteries they carry.
The ideal distribution of the Venturi Volage's masses – 45% at the front, 55% at the rear – and its perfectly mastered weight of 1,075 kilos enable it to attain 100 km/hr (62 mph) in less than 5 seconds.
A real demonstration of spearhead technology, the car presented in its world première is entirely operational and prefigures the production of a limited series of this model, scheduled as from 2012.
Like the Venturi Fétish assembled in our workshops in Monaco, the Venturi Volage will be assembled by hand, in the form of very limited production.
The technological repercussions of these two cars positioned at the very top end of the market are to be found on other vehicles bearing the Venturi brand, enabling as many people as possible to benefit from the firm's advances in the field of sustainable mobility.
"Like a light and sensual veil, the Volage's bodywork clings close to its exceptional technical features.
Active suspensions and motors incorporated into the wheels, a flat bottom, aerodynamic tunnels: these choices and technological advances have enabled me to "design the void" usually occupied by the engine and suspensions, and thus explore audacious new paths in terms of styling.
The void is part of the Volage style; it has been designed by subtraction.
Volage has been fashioned by the wind.
The science of aerodynamics is the main tool that has been used to elaborate its shape.
It is easy and enjoyable to imagine the movement of flows of air, on and across its bodywork.
Volage finds itself in a totally original and decidedly contemporary formal category. The relationship with Venturi's other models is obvious, though it is also possible to see, in a few details, a subtle tribute to certain icons among French cars of the pre-war era, the most elegant, the ones that were way before their time. Volage inspires passion: its powers of seduction are immense."
Via Venturi (Very flash heavy, headache inducing website. You were warned.)


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All of the works in "Brushes" are paintings made on the computer and shown primarily online. The exhibition focuses on works that are derived from an artist's bodily gestures, rather than those that are derived from code-based practices. In the case of Indirect Flights, the brushstrokes in the work are actually sampled from high-resolution scans of landscape paintings by notable historical figures like Van Gogh and Arthur Streeton. Thus, the gestures in this case were made long ago on canvas, and only later translated to digital form.


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This is the conclusion to my previous blogs on urinary tract infections.
1. If you are prone to chronic bladder infections, watch those sweets. Unfortunately, bacteria like sugar as much as we do and thrive on it, getting fat and sassy. Boy, does that sound familiar? When your blood sugar is high, bacteria love to move in and frolic. It's best if you don't offer a friendly welcoming atmosphere for bacteria. Your figure will also thank you.
2. Say goodbye to tight-fitting clothes, especially if you do a lot of sitting. This is particularly true for us females as a snug fit can irritate the urethra. Also, eliminate the man-made fibers, such as nylon for underwear. Many manufacturers have caught on to this trend and now sew a cotton crotch into their undies and that's okay. Cotton and the natural fibers are best because they breathe. I know there's a joke there somewhere, but I'm not even going to go there. Just remember air is good.
3. When you have discomfort in that "zone," sit in a hot bathtub and soak. Some experts believe a half-cup of vinegar helps to eliminate those bacteria. Others believe a bit of aloe vera concentrate or tea tree oil is also soothing in the water. It's also important to avoid toxic soaps or fragrances in bath additives. I switched to a sensitive skin bubble bath and use only a dash of that. It's also a good idea to check out any new soaps, bubble baths, etc. before you decide to use them. Even beware of shower gels, bath salts and pre-soaped wash pads. I found a good liquid soap at the health food store which contains tea tree oil, which is great for yeast infections if those are a problem. You might think about switching to a no ink, dye or perfume detergent for all your laundry. I have found that some of the Oxyclean products can clean as well as bleach, without the irritation to the skin.
4. Be sure to void fairly soon after having sex. Also, use a lubricant if you have problems with a dry vaginal area, which many older women do as well as those of us who have Sjogren's Syndrome. Remember even mild trauma to the vagina can cause problems in the urinary tract. Remember the expression "honeymoon cystitis?" For us gals, all of our "equipment" is closely connected. Problems or infection in one orifice or opening can cause problems to another.
5. Just a brief word about kidney stones is appropriate here, I think. There is a great deal of information about kidney stones and much of it is contradictory. The most important thing you need to know, if you are unfortunate enough to form kidney stones, is to save that first one, have it analyzed so you and your doctor can determine what kind of stones you form. For those of you who have not been unfortunate enough to have ever had a kidney stone let me assure you they hurt like the devil. I have not had one but have treated many patients with them. They are, bend over, take narcotics, vomit and scream painful. Imagine a jagged rock traveling down a tiny tube in your body causing trauma and often bleeding along the way. No fun there.
The reason it is important to have that first or second stone analyzed is because treatment is usually based on the type of stone you form. The most common stone is composed of calcium and oxalate. That's why some fruits which naturally contain oxalate are out, such as strawberries, cranberries, etc. Other foods to avoid are spinach, beets and their greens, collards, okra, refried beans, sweet potatoes, many nuts such as almonds and sesame seeds and soy products. A diet low in salt and low in animal protein is also recommended.
I spoke with my son-in-law at noon today because he has had numerous kidney stones. He was told, several years ago, to cut back on milk products, including ice cream because he was known to have calcium-based stones. He did cut back on milk-based products, then he developed the largest, most painful stone he had ever had. He was told the body was searching for calcium, presumably drawing it from the bones, and that was that. Another example of how confusing the treatment for stones can be. A lot of fluids is the primary answer to keep those stones a'rollin', along. My son-in-law has not had a stone in several years. It could be that marriage agrees with him and his body, but I would never get him to admit that. I know his wife, my daughter, has been giving him cherry concentrate capsules as well as other vitamins. When I asked him what she gave him he said, "Oh, arsenic, cyanide and I think some anthrax." He's a card, this guy and I confess, Jim and I love him to death. This family needed another smart ass.
6. The last bit of advice I have gleaned about urinary health is in regard to the medications to treat infection, both homeopathic and allopathic (traditional) medicine. When you are prescribed antibiotics, be certain to take all of them. Do not cut back when you begin to feel better. Take it all!! If antibiotics have a tendency to cause yeast infections for you, be sure to stock up on yogurt, buttermilk or acidophilus liquid or caps. All of those must be refrigerated to keep those "good" bacterial cultures alive. Remember antibiotics kill the bad bacteria as well as the good and the acidophilus products replace much of the good bacteria. If you feel an infection beginning and have early symptoms, such as frequency and slight burning, I have had success with the herb Uva Ursi (bearberry), and take two caps a couple of times a day as well as cranberry caps and have staved off many infections that way. I have also tried homeopathic remedies, specifically Cantharis 6 or 30, taken under the tongue every four hours. It's worth a try because it can't hurt you and often may help. Another good homeopathic remedy for bladder and urine problems is Aconite 6 or 30. These are all available at your local health food store. Remember with homeopathic remedies to avoid caffeine for at least 15 minutes before taking them. You should stay away from caffeine anyway if your urinary tract is acting up.
I realize these three blogs have held a great deal of information and am here if you have questions. I hope my experience and research will prove as helpful to you as it has been for me over the years.
Important: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not Everyday Health.


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A lot of people have been asking me as to why I haven't posted anything for more than a week. That is because I ran of banked stories to post because of hectic November and December and also I have to do the Feng Shui analysis for 2017 Year of the Fire Rooster. This takes a lot of time for me to compute and analyze.
In the previous years, I would write my forecast in January so that it doesn't interfere with the traditionally busy month of December. I do this because I don't a pool of people analyzing the year's Feng Shui for me, instead, I have to this on my own, do the computation myself then after that do the analysis. Thus it is easier to do it in January. Furthermore, I want to disabuse the belief that the energies of the year starts in January, because it starts either every February 4 of the year or when Chinese New Year comes in.
However, last year I broke this tradition because the energies of the 2016 Year of the Fire Monkey came early. This year, the Year of the Fire (Intense) Rooster is no different. It's energies can already be felt by January 4, 2016 and it will already mix the with tail end of the annual energies of 2016 and the monthly energy of the last month of the lunar calendar.
I write this post with a little trepidation. 2017's Bazi Chart or Paht Chee Chart is quite balance, which is totally different from last year's chart, and that is a good news. However, amongst the 4 pillars of the chart, only one pillar has a harmonious relationship, the rest are actually destructive pillars. This is not totally surprising because a year is rarely, in fact almost never totally good or totally bad. But what is a cause for concern for me is that the chart indicates a calamitous or cataclysmic event in the 3rd quarter of the year. This can be a worldwide occurrence or it can be patches of smaller (per country) cataclysmic event that will have a worldwide impact. Before I move on to discussing these things in detail, I would like to make clear again, like every year, that this forecast is base on analysis of the Paht Chee Chart / Bazi Chart of the year, together with the Flying Stars and the 24 Mountain Stars Formula. I'm not psychic, this doesn't come from channeling an energy to make a prediction, rather I compute the bazi chart and make an analysis about it.
Now the question is how accurate are the forecast, and note that I use the word forecast and not prediction, well, as pointed out by readers I have a high batting average and I say this with extreme humility. To this day, it is only this blog who has brazenly written about the Yolanda tragedy (Typhoon Haiyan) that struck Central Visayas before it happened and not in hindsight. While I was not able to pinpoint that it will be in Leyte, I clearly pointed out that a natural calamity followed by a shortage of food will struck somewhere in Visayas in the Philippines. This was forecasted and a reader remembered and pointed it out. This was followed by the extreme heat weather forecast, then the earthquake in Nepal, and lastly by the forecast of the presidential elections in the Philippines and the financial instability that is happening now. And so I say that I write this post with a little trepidation because of some things that the chart shows may happen this year.
Anyway, I think I'm getting ahead of myself. Now allow me to share with you the year's Bazi / Paht Chee.
For those of you who are familiar with the Bazi / Paht Chee you will notice that the first good news that I can share with you is that all five elements, namely wood, metal, water, fire, and earth made an appearance in the chart. This is good because this indicates that the year is a balance year. It's been quite some time since we had a balance year and as you may remember, 2016 was one of the worst imbalanced years with the total absence of the fire element. Superficially speaking this 2017 should be a harmonious year, and since all elements are present, it also indicates that there should be a lot of resources available and that there should be stability. But if you notice I used the word 'superficially' because the four pillars indicates, as already mentioned earlier, that it is conflicting or in disharmonious state. That is true for the 3 pillars out of the 4 pillars. Furthermore, the ruling Chinese Zodiac, which is the Rooster is also afflicted with the #3 Flying Star or Argument Star, so this sort of negates that harmonious state of the presence of all the five elements in the Bazi Chart. More on about the #3 Flying Star affliction later.
Before I discuss the implications of each pillar. I would like to share with you first some of the luck controlled by each of the element.
This year Wealth Luck is controlled by the Fire element. So those of you who have a high fire element in there Bazi or Paht Chee is somehow assured of wealth or financial luck coming your way. This means that it would be easier for you to get wealth luck compared to other people. To enhance this, one can simply wear more red or wear a red gemstone. Putting light in your front door is also a very powerful way of enhancing this energy; just make sure your front door is not in the North. Furthermore, one can carry a lighter and light the lighter several times a day.
Power Luck is controlled by the Earth Element, and this year it is quite important to have power because while it has determined a lot of things for a person, this year that energy will be doubled. Also in the 3rd and 4th quarter of the year, one has to have power for one to have access to wealth luck. For those whose Bazi / Paht Chee has a very high earth element is assured already of being a little bit more powerful than most people. The Earth element is one of the most important element this year, because it controls a lot of things. To enhance this energy do wear an image of Earth Store Bodhisattva (also called Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva or Di Zhang Wang Pu Sa) and one should wear more gems or semi – precious stones. Wearing citrine or topaz is one of the best stone to wear this year.
Friendship Luck is controlled by the Water Element. This year the water element is quite high so it indicates that instead of friendship and support that energy is turn into competitiveness. It will not be surprising if friends back stabbed friends to get more of a winning advantage, thus this brings us back to the importance of having more power. Let me clarify here that when I say power this doesn't refer only to actual power that comes with a position, but rather also more subtle power that comes from within. Furthermore, to deflect the negative effect of this energy, one will do well to wear a Surangama Mantra Amulet(1) or a Vajrapani Ruel(1). Normally, we can suggest a harmony charm or cure, but for this year a harmony charm will not have much effect for the effects of this energy.
Resources Luck is controlled by the Metal Element. If you notice, the suggestion is to wear an image of Earth Store Bodhisattva made of gold. Why? Because one will also need the energy of a metal to have resources, which is quite an important aspect of having power. Resources here refer not only to the physical and tangible resources, but also life chi or inner chi resources.
Intellectual Luck is controlled by the Wood Element. There is only one wood in the chart and this means that intellect doesn't really play much of a factor in the wielding of power, and this is quite scary, because it shows that a lot of people especially those who are in power and who are near a powerful person will not use much of their brains. However, while this is weak, it also presents an opportunity for us to tap into the energies of the wood element for us to have an upper hand. Wearing a citrine this year will already enhance that energy but if one can have a petrified wood or be surrounded by trees or plants or wear wood jewelries, then one can have access to more Intellectual Luck. Who knows this might make a lot of differences. In fact, I personally think more intellect will make a lot of difference.
Looking at the Bazi Chart, first we are reassured that it indicates that this year will be dominated by what I would call 'action energy'. Meaning more people will be inclined to see and act on positive things, on top of that, more people will tend to be more cooperative. Politically speaking this may be a good thing because people will tend to look for more positive things from the government.
However, we all see that at the first pillar of the Bazi /Paht Chee, which is one of the more important pillar in the chart and rules the first quarter of the year, the Heavenly Stem Yin Fire is destroying the Yin Metal element of the Rooster. This indicates that the start of the year may be a little challenging in terms of personal goals and also for wealth or financial aspect. Somehow we are able to see that start of this challenges already, especially in the Philippines when the peso continues to be weak even with the influx of remittances from the Overseas Filipino Workers sector coming in. The BSP Governor (BSP stands of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas or in English Central Bank of the Philippines) has also express apprehension with how the peso is doing in the international market. Other countries might also experience the same financial crisis because this is not true only to the Philippines. However, this is where the nation's leader comes in, depending on how they manage the country, and handle the energies of the year, this may still be reversible or at the very least tempered.
On a personal level, the start of the year will also make most people (not all) that things are not taking off the way they want it to be. It will be more difficult and people might encounter a lot of problems along the way. To help counteract these negative energies of the first quarter, which will have a lasting effect on the rest of the year, one will do well to wear a powerful amulet like the Vajrapani Ruel(2) or a Kalachakra pendant made of gold or jade.
I'll jump to the hour pillar first because this is another disharmonious pillar. This pillar rules the last quarter of the year. In this pillar you'll see that the Yang Earth is destroying the Yang Water element of the sign of the Rat. This indicates a very strong instability for corporate worlds and most especially politically. Furthermore, it shows that the last quarter of the year may be a little turbulent; this is both for financial and personal life. Most Chinese Zodiac Animal signs are affected, especially those whose sign has an intrinsic elements of Earth, Wood, Water, and Fire. The only one that was spared is those whose intrinsic element is Metal. To counter this, it is advisable for one to wear an image of Earth Store Bodhisattva (also known as Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva or Di Zhang Wang Pu Sa). It is also better if this is worn as gold for you to have more of the metal energy that one needs. However, this is something that you don't just wear on the last quarter, you need to store up on the energy bestowed by wearing the image Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha (Bodhisattva Earth Store), so it is advisable to wear this as early as January of 2017.
Let us now examine the 3rd Pillar of the Paht Chee, which is the Day Pillar, a pillar that rules the third quarter of the year. For those of you who are familiar with the relationships of the elements, you'll see right away that this is another disharmonious pillar, but this time it is the earthly branch Yang Earth element of the Dog that destroys the Yang Water of the Heavenly Stem. This indicates that the third quarter is going to be ruled by some strong power. This may be good or bad depending on who has the power, and thus superficially speaking it depends on who the leader is. However, we mentioned earlier that there is what I call 'action energy' or people might tend to be more cooperative. Taking that into consideration there might be a subtler power but might prove to be more effective in the long run. But what is scary here whether who has the power whether good or bad this might still have some destructive effect. A possibility of a significant calamity is also possible this 3rd quarter. Again, for this it would do well to tap on the energy of Di Zhang Wang Pu Sa (Earth Store Bodhisattva), and it will do well for one to have the Vajrapani Ruel(3) or a gold or jade Kalachakra pendant.
Let us now examine the 2nd Pillar, which is the Month Pillar and has significant effects on the 2nd quarter of the year. Putting this last in the analysis of the pillars only because this one brings good news. And it is important to be forewarned about the negative first before we concentrate on enhancing the good. The 2nd Pillar is one pillar that has a harmonious relationship. How does this translate to us? It means that the 2nd quarter of the year may be the best time of the year; especially those who want their project to take off.
This year the hidden stem also produced a lot of special stars; some of them are good some are bad. First, there is the Peach Blossom Star, which is depending on your current situation may be either good or bad. This star may help bring lovers and life long partners into your life. However, this also brings in third party problems for those who are already married or attached. Especially affected to the negative effects of this star are those couple that sleeps on their bad directions. Unfortunately, this is something that I cannot discuss here because this varies from one person to another.
The hidden stem also produced the Mentor Star, which means some of us can tap into the power of influential people or those elder either in years or experience to help achieve our goals. This also means that when you tap into the power of the Buddhas or Bodhisattvas or Deities, Goddess, or Taoist Gods you can get more help. To activate this star, it will do well to wear an image of a Buddha or a Bodhisattva. Some of my favorites for this star are the image of Buddha Sakyamuni (Buddha Shakyamuni), Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara(1) (also called Kuan Yin, Kuan Shi Yin, Guan Yin, Guan Shi Yin, Kannon) or Bodhisattva Sangharama (also called Qie Lan Sheng Chong Pu Sa, Qie Lan Pu Sa, or popularly known as Kuan Kong which is also spelled as Guan Gong). This year if you are wearing an image of Bodhisattva Earth Store (Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha) it also serves as tapping into the power of the Mentor Star.
Those people born under the year of the Dragon because they have the Heavenly Protector Star! This is one of the most auspicious stars produced by the hidden stem of the year. Having this star helps you get protected from the negative energies of the year. To help further strengthen this star it is highly advisable for one to wear a very powerful amulet or an image of a Buddha or Bodhisattva.
Those are some of the good stars produced by the hidden stem of the year's Paht Chee Chart or Bazi Chart. However, there is one very strong negative star that was also produced by the hidden stem of the year's Bazi /Paht Chee chart. This is the Malevolent Star or what others call Aggressive Star. This star helps strengthen the negative aspects of power. So wrong things might become more pervasive. Everybody is affected but people born under the year of the Rat are most affected. This also indicated a more competitive financial scenario and political scenario. Furthermore, this also shows that businesses will become more ruthless, all these has a negative connotations is each one of us. To help insulate and protect yourself from this star, it is advisable for you to have a very powerful amulet or symbol like the Vajrapani Ruel(4) or a gold Kalachakra pendant. Having the Traditional Sutra Amulets like The Diamond Sutra or The Sutra On The Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva in your home or office will also help insulate you from the negative effects of this hidden star.
On the Part 2 of this post, I will discuss what's in store for 2017 Year of the Fire Rooster base on the Flying Stars Formula and 24 Mountain Stars Formula.
To better understand what's in store for this 2017 Year of the Fire Rooster please read the other posts about it:
- 2017 Year of the Fire Rooster Feng Shui Forecast Base on Bazi, Flying Star, and 24 Mountain Stars Formula: A Balanced Chart But Conflicting Year (Part 1)
- 2017 Year of the Fire Rooster Feng Shui Forecast Base on Bazi Chart, Flying Stars Formula, and 24 Mountain Stars Formula: A Balance Chart But A Conflicting Year! (Part 2)
- 2017 Year of the Fire Rooster Feng Shui Forecast for the 12 Chinese Animal Zodiac Signs (Chinese Horoscope)!
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"My Brother Believed in Me," New Era, Mar. 2013, 13
My Brother Believed in Me
Dan helped me develop a talent I was sure I didn't have.
I was 15 when I learned a truth about my talents—or more precisely, my lack thereof—in one particular area: I couldn't sing.
I'd tried out for a community play, and my a cappella solo sounded so bad that halfway through an accompanist came up and started playing along out of pity. After that, I vowed nobody would hear me sing again. It was time to move on and find another hobby because one humiliating experience was plenty.
However, my big brother Dan, who was an incredible singer, had other plans. Months after my audition, he asked why I was so terrified of singing lately.
"I'm horrible," I told him. "I can't sing." Dan didn't believe me. Despite my protests, he convinced me to sing something right there. I was nervous.
I can't recall what I sang, but it was short, barely audible, and seemed proof that I had no discernible singing talent. What Dan said next, I'll remember the rest of my life. "There," he told me, "I knew you had a good voice. You just have to practice."
In Doctrine and Covenants 38:25 we are taught to "let every man esteem his brother as himself." If Dan had made fun of me and my singing, as many older siblings might have done, he certainly would have ensured my singing silence, perhaps for a lifetime. Instead, Dan lifted me up. He encouraged me.
In the end, I followed his advice and practiced. To my surprise, I gradually improved. Singing became a great joy in my life. I sang in many choirs throughout high school and then in college and beyond. Singing remains one of my deepest joys.
The Savior taught: "Behold, do men light a candle and put it under a bushel? Nay, but on a candlestick, and it giveth light to all that are in the house" (3 Nephi 12:15). I've been able to let that light shine, enjoying and sharing music for many years now, but I never could have done it without the encouragement of my brother Dan.