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2005 Hyundai Elantra
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2005 Hyundai Elantra
The Hyundai Elantra is handsome, comfortable, versatile, and fun to drive, comparable to competitors costing thousands more. With the 2005 addition of a five-door hatchback at the base trim level, Elantra now comes in twelve different permutations of body style, trim level, transmission, and emissions rating.
The Elantra is one of the quickest cars in its class. It handles as well as many of its competitors and has a sporty feel. Elantra comes with a newly engineered 2.0-liter engine with variable-valve timing and is a leader in fuel economy. Elantra is rated 27/34 mpg City/Highway by the EPA when equipped with the manual transmission.
The four-door sedan is popular, while the five-door hatchback merges the practical advantages of a wagon with the sleek look of a sedan. Each body style is available in GLS and GT trim.
The Elantra's interior is nicely finished and more comfortable than many subcompacts, including the big name brands. Standard equipment surpasses that offered on cars costing thousands more, and includes side airbags, designed to provide torso protection in a side impact.
Hyundai's warranty is one of the best available. The basic warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles for the original owner, with free roadside assistance throughout. The engine and transmission are warranted for 10 years or 100,000 miles, and Hyundai protects Elantra from rust-through for five years or 100,000 miles.
Model Lineup
Hyundai Elantra is offered in two body styles: four-door sedan, and five-door hatchback. Each comes in two trim levels, base-level GLS and sporty GT. All Elantra models share the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. A five-speed manual transmission is standard. An automatic transmission is optional ($800).
Safety features are anything but economy grade; two frontal airbags and front seat-mounted side-impact airbags come standard. Three-point seat belts are used for all five seating positions.
The GLS sedan ($13,299) comes well equipped with air conditioning, stereo cassette radio, power windows, mirrors and locks, center console with armrest, and keyless remote entry with alarm. The GLS five-door hatchback ($13,599) comes with a firmer, sport-tuned suspension and four-wheel disc brakes (to replace the disc/drum combination on the GLS sedan). A rear-window wiper-washer comes standard on hatchback models. Cruise control is optional ($195) on GLS models. Other GT features are available for the GLS in packages. For example, Group 4 ($1,140) adds ABS and traction control, cruise control, and an electronically tuned stereo/CD upgrade.
The GT ($14,849) is available in four-door and five-door body styles (same price). The GT adds leather seating, a leather-wrapped gearshift and steering wheel, a trip computer that projects range, cruise control, instrument lights that glow purple, front fog lamps, and alloy wheels with Michelin tires. The GT comes with a 200-watt Kenwood CD/MP3 player with six speakers and a removable faceplate, and remote control. Options for the GT models include the sunroof ($750) and sunroof plus ABS/traction control ($1,345).
Port-installed accessories include woodgrain trim ($225), mud guards ($60), a cargo net ($40) and a cargo tray for the hatchback ($70). The GLS four-door can be fitted with a rear spoiler ($395) and carpeted floor mats ($75), which come standard with the GT.
Walkaround and Interior
Hyundai Elantra features smooth and unembellished styling with aerodynamics that help boost fuel economy and reduce wind noise. Recent styling revisions refined its looks.
From the front doors forward the sedan and hatchback are identical, featuring prominent twin trapezoid headlamps angled back in a black background. The headlamps were designed to cast a broad pattern of light, and they're complemented by a revised V-shaped grille with thick, horizontal bars. The grille is integrated with the bumper cover and does not lift with the hood. The front bumper has wider slats to improve airflow to the engine bay, and the foglamps are fitted more precisely.
Hyundai says it added the sedan in response to customer requests, but we prefer the more daring styling and increased carrying capacity of the hatchback. With its big hatch opening and split folding rear seat, the five-door is remarkably versatile for a car its size.
The five-door hatchback is distinct from the sedan starting at the rear-door B-pillar and moving rearward. The hatchback boasts a more expansive glass area, and its roof trails back into the rear hatch, fastback style, rather than dropping suddenly toward the trunk. The hatch ends with a small, body-colored spoiler lip above the taillights. The only unfortunate aspect of the rear styling is in the taillights, broken abruptly by the edges of the hatch lid, the lights look as if they've got duct tape over the middle. On the functional side, the taillights on all Elantras are sized for visibility, and the opening for the key is on the right (curb) side of the lid.
The Elantra stretches 102.7 inches in wheelbase, providing good leg room inside in both the front and back seats of both body styles. Headroom is also good both front and rear. Just as significantly, the engine is mounted with hydraulic attachments in a new front subframe, greatly reducing the amount of drivetrain vibration that reaches the cabin.
Interior Features
Often, inexpensive cars try to make up for their economy ambience with strange or garish interior design. In contrast, the Hyundai Elantra interior is subdued, clean and efficient. Our test car was finished in dark gray and basic black, and we found it quite appealing. There's very little hard plastic in the Elantra, and the soft stuff has a richer feel than we've been conditioned to expect in cars of this ilk. Even the center armrest is padded and covered with cloth or leather; most cars in this class have a hard plastic center armrest.
The front seats are terrific, offering precise adjustments. They are large and neither too soft nor too hard, providing adequate support without inflicting pain. The driver's seat adjusts for height both front and rear and both front seats have adjustable lumbar support. The front shoulder belts are height adjustable, a feature shorter people will appreciate.
The rear seats in the Elantra sedans are roomier and more comfortable than those in the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, and Ford Focus sedans. Hyundai provides a combination lap/shoulder belt in the center position, whereas the class standard remains a lap belt only. With less than five feet of rear hip room, outboard rear passengers will be happier if the center spot is empty, but that's true in all compacts.
The gauge binnacle and control panel sweep in front of the driver and down toward the center console. The speedometer and tach have separate faces. The purplish backlighting in the GT makes them quite legible at night or in full mid-afternoon sunshine, but they're a bit further apart than we'd like.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning are adjusted with rotary controls, which are easier to use than the sliding type. The dials are set below the stereo, which is good because the stereo tends to be accessed more often. The dash vents feature separate controls.
Switches for the headlights, wipers, and cruise control are mounted on stalks, within easy reach. Remote releases for the trunk/hatch and fuel-door are standard. The window, side mirror and central locking controls are located in the driver's door panel. The hazard-light switch is located square in the center of dash, where it's easy to find. The overhead floodlamp is just above the windshield to the center of the car, providing good light distribution. A second power point is provided below the lighter. And a small, slide-out felt-lined storage bin is located below the driver's side vent.
The only gripe involves the stereo. The slick Kenwood system in our test car sounded fine, but the buttons on the faceplate are tiny. Moreover, we found the flashing, multi-color graphics annoying when driving at night.
We think the five-door hatchback is the most desirable body style. With the rear seat in place, the hatchback provides 26.6 cubic feet of cargo volume, more than double the space in the sedan's trunk (12.9 cubic feet). Fold the seat down, and the five-door offers a class-topping 37 cubic feet of stowage. It's remarkable what you can squeeze into the Elantra hatchback's cargo bay. We fit a dozen 10-foot pieces of wood molding and a couple of two-by-fours entirely inside the car, with the hatch closed. Then we did it again with plywood sheets cut to 40×70 inches, including the remnants. With the hatch tied partway open, the possibilities include full sheets of plywood or a 27-inch TV in its carton. That's impossible in a sedan. The security system allows the trunk or hatch to be unlocked with the key without disarming the alarm.
Driving Impressions
The Hyundai Elantra is among the quickest cars in its class. Elantra boasts 138 horsepower and 136 pound-feet of torque. That's more than enough power to hustle through traffic, pass with confidence or zip through mountain passes. With the manual transmission, the Elantra accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in the mid 8-second range, which is quick for the class and more than adequate for most traffic conditions. This engine meets the government's ultra-low emissions (ULEV) standards.
Elantra's continuously variable valve timing allows more complete combustion of nitrous oxide in the exhaust. Models sold in California, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine are tuned to meet super ultra-low emissions (SULEV) standards; the SULEV engine produces slightly less power: 132 horsepower and 133 pound-feet of torque.
Either way, you need to rev the engine to wring the most power from it, making a manual transmission the best choice for the Elantra. There just isn't gobs of power at lower engine speeds. Most of the acceleration-producing power is at higher revs, coming in around 4400 rpm and carrying through to the 6400-rpm redline. That means you'll need to work the transmission, shifting to get the most from the power plant. Enthusiast drivers enjoy that. But if you're used to an engine with more low-end torque, and you don't let the Elantra wind out, you might wonder where the goods are. And when you find them, you might be disconcerted by the ruckus of a hard-working four-cylinder howling near 6000 rpm. These power characteristics are better suited to a manual transmission than an automatic. Also, the Elantra drivetrain isn't as smooth as that of some of the other cars in this class.
Nor is it a leader in fuel economy. Elantra nets an EPA-estimated 27/34 mpg City/Highway with the five-speed manual, 24/32 mpg with the automatic. Its relatively heavy weight means other cars in the class deliver better fuel economy.
In addition to its acceleration performance, Elantra makes up for these deficiencies with its balance of ride and handling. Indeed, the Elantra GT offers levels of handling associated with a good European sedan, with speed-sensitive power steering and a sophisticated multi-link rear suspension. The steering requires only a light touch during parking maneuvers or in tight quarters, yet it firms up at travel speeds and gives the driver a good idea of how well the front tires are gripping. The rear suspension keeps the tires firmly on the pavement, even on bumpy roads, to keep the rear of the car from bouncing around. This all adds up to maneuverability in traffic, secure, reasonably precise handling on curving two-lane highways and a ride that is neither floppy nor buckboard stiff. Only on freeways with a rapid succession of excessively uneven expansion joints does the Elantra tend to get bouncy. The weakest link in the handling package on the GT is its hard, wear-resistant all-season tires. A set of speed-rated performance tires would further improve handling though at the expense of faster tire wear.
The Elantra hatchback does not suffer from the flexing and rattling that is the bane of some five-doors. It's decently screwed together and satisfactorily solid.
Four-wheel disc brakes, vented in front do a great job of slowing Elantra GT and GLS five-door models. Indeed, they can stop more quickly than the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, according to published reports. We recommend the available anti-lock brakes, which come bundled with traction control. ABS allows the driver to maintain steering control in an emergency braking situation, while traction control enhances stability when accelerating.
Summary, Prices, Specs
The Hyundai Elantra is more enjoyable to drive than many of the name-brand cars in its class and there's little about it that feels cheap. In the workaday grind the Elantra is better than acceptable. It's good, and it can run with comparably equipped competitors in nearly every respect except the size of the monthly payments. There, it comes out ahead. Hyundai has made big gains in reliability and build quality, and any concerns in that regard are eased by a comprehensive warranty and roadside assistance plan. Elantra is the bargain of the class.
New Car Test Drive correspondent J.P. Vettraino is based in the Detroit area.
|Model Line Overview
|Model lineup:
|Hyundai Elantra GLS sedan ($13,299); GLS hatchback ($13,599); GT sedan ($14,849); GT hatchback ($14,849)
|138-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4
|5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic
|Safety equipment (standard):
|dual frontal airbags and side-impact airbags; three-point harnesses at all seating positions; rear child-seat anchors and safety locks
|Safety equipment (optional):
|antilock brakes (ABS); traction control
|Basic warranty:
|5 years/60,000 miles with roadside assistance
|Assembled in:
|Ulsan, South Korea
|Specifications As Tested
|Model tested (MSPR):
|Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback ($14,849)
|Standard equipment:
|air conditioning; leather seating surfaces; leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear-shift knob; power mirrors, windows and door locks with remote keyless entry; cruise control; 200-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with six speakers, removable faceplate and remote; tilt steering column; variable intermittent wipers; rear glass defogger and wiper; center console with armrest; tachometer and trip computer; remote fuel-door release; 60/40 split folding rear seat; four-wheel disc brakes; fog lamps; 15-inch alloy wheels; carpeted floor mats
|Options as tested (MSPR):
|power sunroof ($750); trunk cargo net ($40)
|Destination charge:
|Gas guzzler tax:
|Price as tested (MSPR):
|front-wheel drive
|2.0-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4
|Horsepower (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|138 @ 6000
|Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|136 @ 4500 rpm
|5-speed manual
|EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
|27/34 mpg
|102.7 in.
|177.9/67.7/56.1 in.
|Track, f/r:
|58.5/58.1 in.
|Turning circle:
|33.2 ft.
|Seating Capacity:
|Head/hip/leg room, f:
|39.6/53.0/43.2 in.
|Head/hip/leg room, m:
|Head/hip/leg room, r:
|38.0/55.6/35.0 in.
|Cargo volume:
|37.0 cu. ft.
|Towing capacity:
|1212 Lbs.
|Suspension, f:
|independent MacPherson strut
|Suspension, r:
|independent multi-link with coil springs
|Ground clearance:
|Curb weigth:
|2635 lbs.
|Brakes, f/r:
|vented disc/disc
|Fuel capacity:
|14.5 gal.
|Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSPR) effective as of December 13, 2004.Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources: 1-800-633-5151 - www.hyundaiusa.com


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Okay so now I have another glitch, hopefully this is the last one I have to pester anyone with, thank you all for your patience
I've only encountered the bug so far on scenario's that have music, which for me right now is Phoenix and Eternal X
The bug is, when I play a level, finish it and move onto to the next, the music from the previous level will be playing on the next, even when that's not the music that is supposed to be played on that level.
Example is, say on Eternal, one level has 'Chomber' assigned to it, I finish it, the next level will still be playing Chomber, even if say the music is supposed to be 'Swirls' or 'Flowers in Heaven' or something
I have NO idea what's causing this, I can say with certainty, that the only way to temporarily 'fix' it, is to save, quit out of the level, and load the save. The music will then play correctly, until I hit the next level
Running Windows 7 Home Edition
Nvidia Geforce GTX 750 Ti With Geforce GameReady Driver Version 385.41
Aleph One Version 0.2015.6.20, Scenarios that run fine with it are Marathon 1, 2, Infinity, Tempus Irae, Rubicon, EVIL and Phoenix(mostly Phoenix)


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Eye on KELOLAND: Josh Hanson
Starting quarterback and Watertown-native Josh Hanson has led the Vikings to an undefeated 6-0 record so far. But despite all the wins, it's a loss that could be playing the biggest role in Hanson's performance.
Alumnus Receives $25,000 National Teaching Award
Sioux Falls educator Wade Helleson,'98, has received the prestigious Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award, a $25,000 honor. The Foundation grants 50 educator awards nationwide each year.
Volleyball Match Set to Fight Against Breast Cancer
In an effort to raise money for breast cancer research and to help support victims, survivors and families, Augustana's volleyball team is hosting a "Dig Pink" event during its match against NSU on Saturday, Oct. 23.
Viking Varieties to Feature 15 Acts, Father-Daughter Duo
For the first time since 1953, Viking Varieties, Augustana's Homecoming talent show, will feature a father/daughter duo. Maren Jacobsen, a sophomore Music major, and her father, Todd Jacobsen, class of 1984, will perform "The Prayer."
Concert to Include Food Drive; Chance to Meet Band
The Goo Goo Dolls and Augustana are sponsoring a food drive prior to the concert on Monday, Oct. 11. All food items will be donated to Feeding South Dakota. The individual who donates the most food will win a meet-and-greet with band members.
Student ACS Chapter Receives National Honor
The American Chemical Society (ACS) has awarded Augustana's ACS Student Chapter with the Outstanding Award for activities conducted during the 2009-2010 academic year. Across the nation, only 36 Outstanding Awards were presented.
Author to Recount Search for Missing Son
David Francis, author of Bringing Jon Home, the Wilderness Search for Jon Francis, will visit campus Oct. 7-9. Francis is the father of Jon Francis, an Augustana graduate who disappeared during a mountain climb.
Archived Augustana Publications Now Available Online
Archived, electronic issues of the Mirror, the Edda and other Augustana publications are now available via the Augustana Album, a free, web-based resource housing digital College media dating back to the 1900s.
TIME Magazine Invention of the Year Developer to Speak at Thought Leader Forum
In 2006, Linda Avey, '82, co-founded 23andMe, a consumer gene-testing service. Two years later, the firm's Retail DNA Test won TIME Magazine's Invention of the Year. Avey will present "Pioneering the Genome" at the Augustana Thought Leader Forum on Friday, Oct. 8.
Augustana Writer-in-Residence to Discuss A Writer's Life
Dr. Patrick Hicks, an award-winning author, poet and Augustana's Writer-in-Residence, will present "A Writer's Life" at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, in Kresge Recital Hall. Hicks will read from his work and discuss his adventures as an author.


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The last year or so has certainly been a mixed bag for booksellers. After a holiday season in which Barnes & Noble posted dismal sales while some independent bookstores rejoiced in brisk business, Kobo is now reporting surprisingly strong numbers for its e-reader sales over the past year.
Kobo – owned by Japanese retailer Rakuten but based in Toronto – is reporting that its e-reader sales doubled in 2012, with 4 million of the devices sold in the last six months. That brings the company's number of registered users up to more than 12 million, which, according to a recent DigiTimes report, means that Kobo now has about 20 percent of the global market for e-readers.
The holiday season was a particularly strong period, the company says, with e-reader sales increasing by almost 150 percent in December.
December also marked the company's third anniversary.
Here in the US Kobo has aligned itself with the country's independent bookseller through a partnership with the American Booksellers Association. For now, however, Kobo remains a relatively small player in a US market dominated by Amazon, Apple, and Barnes & Noble.
But globally 2012 was a big year for Kobo. In addition to launching three new devices – the Kobo Glo and Mini e-readers and the Arc tablet – Kobo expanded services into Japan, Spain, South Africa, Italy, Portugal, Brazil, and the Netherlands.
In Canada, where the company is based, Kobo appears to be the market leader, reportedly outselling Amazon Canada.
In 2013, the company says that it intends to further its global expansion, with plans to enter the Russian, Chinese, and Indian markets.
Kobo's year-end report also offered a bit of a snapshot of its customers and their buying patterns. According to the report, the "Fifty Shades of Grey" and "Hunger Games" series were the most-read books on Kobo devices; the average Kobo customer bought 20 percent more e-books in 2012 than in 2011; the company sells most books in English, followed by French and Japanese; and romance books are the most popular genre among Kobo customers.


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Scarface Behind The Scenes Of "High Powered". Plus Speaks On His Beef With Lil Troy!
SCARFACE takes you behind the scenes of his new single "HIGH POWERED" and also addresses his beef with LIL TROY on Thisis50.
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Johnthan Banks isn't making any bold predictions about the impact he'll have as a rookie with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The soft-spoken, second-round draft pick out of Mississippi State is being counted on make a difference in a leaky pass defense this year. However, the rangy cornerback wants to make an impression with strong play rather than words.
The Bucs are confident Banks has the skills and maturity to develop into a top-notch pro, and he is ready to take advantage of an opportunity to contribute right away.
"I'm not going to put myself out there like that," Banks said of his chances of becoming an immediate starter in a defense that nearly set a NFL record for passing yards allowed last season. "I'm coming in here willing to work hard — special teams, defense — and do anything I can to help."
Tampa Bay selected the 2012 Jim Thorpe Award winner 43rd overall despite trading its first round pick to obtain three-time All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis in a deal with the New York Jets.
Revis is generally regarded as the best player at his position in the game. Banks is looking forward to learning from him while competing with another veteran, Eric Wright, for playing time in a revamped secondary that also will feature another newcomer, All-Pro safety Dashon Goldson.
At the very least, Banks is expected to begin his rookie season as the fifth defensive back in passing situations.
After playing four seasons in the Southeastern Conference, routinely being assigned to cover opponents' top receivers, the 6-foot-2, 215-pound native of Maben, Miss., feels he's more than capable of holding his own in the pass-happy NFC South, where the Bucs face Drew Brees, Matt Ryan and Cam Newton twice a year.
Although he's not the fastest defender, the Bucs like his aggressive style and versatility. His 16 career interceptions tied a school record at Mississippi State.
"Everybody can look at my tape and tell I'm not a 4.6 guy. My tape don't lie. It speaks for itself," Banks said. "I played in the SEC four years. I played against Cordarrelle Patterson, who runs a 4.47, and he didn't really do anything against me. ... I think I have good game speed."
Patterson, who played at Tennessee, was a first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings.
"We ask our corners to do a lot, everything from press to bail to baiting, to playing off, rotating. He's done all that. He's shown that he can do that. I really likes the way he plays the game," Bucs coach Greg Schiano said.
"He was the captain. He was the guy who makes their defense go, period," Schiano added. "You love that, especially in a corner. That doesn't happen very often."
In addition to being attracted to his toughness and ball skills, the Bucs also cite the 23-year-old maturity as a major asset. Banks is married and has a young son who turns 2 on May 11, the same day the cornerback will graduate from Mississippi State.
"I think his maturity is probably more advanced than a lot of guys his age. He has his own family," Schiano said. "He's played a ton of football. So football-wise, he's mature as well. He's a guy that I really think fit exactly what we're looking for as a player and a person."
Banks said his wife and son, K.J., mean everything to him and help inspire him to be successful.
"Growing up as a kid, I didn't have a lot. So I always said if I ever had a kid and a wife, I was going to make their life as easy as possible so they didn't have to struggle like I did," Banks said.
"Being mature and having responsibility," he added, "I think it even makes my game better, being willing to put the time in and work in that it takes to be a good football player."
Buccaneers counting on CB Banks to make an impact
Johnthan Banks isn't making any bold predictions about the impact he'll have as a rookie with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.


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Top Cartagena attractions
- Walled City of Cartagena: a real gem of colonial architecture, packed with churches, monasteries, plazas, palaces and mansions with their overhanging balconies and shady patios.
- Oceanario: a scenic aquarium located on Isla Rosario, featuring regular aquatic shows, dolphin activities, and more!
- Mud Volcano: a 15-metre mud volcano popular with tourists for its naturally heated mud, which is good for the skin.
- San Felipe de Barajas Castle: a stunning historic fortress located on the Hill of San Lázaro, built in 1536.
- Joyeria Caribe Emerald Museum: a famous emerald museum and shop offering visitors informative tours, and the opportunity to witness the emerald polishing and cutting process.
Before your holiday to Cartagena, take a look at our travel guide for more tips and tricks on navigating the city and the best local hotspots for food and entertainment.
What's the best way to get around Cartagena?
Cartagena's Old Town is best seen on foot, so walking is the recommended option for getting around. If you do want to take public transport, buses run every 15 to 30 minutes between the town centre and the bus station and cost about COP 2.500. The route takes 40 minutes from beginning to end.
What's the weather in Cartagena?
Pack your sun cream because Cartagena is warm all year! With average lows of 24°C (75°F) and highs of 32°C (90°F), you're sure to catch a tan. If you want to avoid the rainy season, we'd recommend you visit between December and April when the chance of rain is very slim. October is the wettest month, with a 54 percent chance of rain.
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Suicide, war's invisible casualty
Three hundred forty-nine members of the United States military committed suicide in 2012 — a total higher than the number of combat casualties in Afghanistan during that same period. This 15 percent increase over the year prior points to a dangerous national epidemic and a failure to address the invisible wounds of war inflicted on members of the proudest military force in the world.
Congress has an immediate role to play and an undeniable responsibility to confront these challenges head-on. That is why this week I am introducing two pieces of legislation that seek to stave off further increases in military suicide and ensure we are addressing the prevalence by which American heroes are taking their own lives.
For too long, we have failed to see our own duplicity in how we deal with wartime injuries. When a member of our military is struck by an enemy bullet or mortar, medics rush to their assistance. We provide immediate treatment and take the necessary precautions to keep our troops healthy and strong. Yet when it comes to their mental health, our soldiers are often abandoned on the battlefield to cope with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries and depression. These unseen wounds are often just as deep and their consequences just as severe, but they go untreated. Worse yet, we have created an environment in which proactively seeking treatment is considered taboo.
My first bill, the Military Suicide Reduction Act, requires service members to undergo mid-deployment mental health evaluations. This common-sense solution will improve our ability to quickly diagnose these deadly conditions and provide necessary treatment, even while our service members are in the theater of war. It is morally incomprehensible that our men and women in uniform can go untreated and their injuries unnoticed through months of deployment. The current policy, which assesses mental health before and after deployment, is futile when we are unnecessarily losing hundreds of men and women each year to preventable causes.
In addition, the Military Mental Health Empowerment Act, which will also be introduced this week, helps remove the stigma associated with seeking treatment. Too many service members fear that pursuing treatment will negatively affect promotion decisions and stall their careers — a dangerous misperception. My bill will ensure that, upon entering the military, every service member will receive comprehensive information about mental health services, how records can be used and their rights to privacy. We need changes to current policy that make it clear — if you are fit for duty, simply seeking help will not hold you back. Our service members should never feel they need to choose between their career and their health.
The men and women of our armed services commit to this nation a rare level of service and sacrifice. They put themselves on the front lines of our national defense, and they should be commended for their bravery and selflessness. But if we are to truly honor their devotion, we must be willing to take the necessary steps to protect them. It is time we comprehensively address mental health in the armed services.
As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I will continue my fight to ensure that service members' mental health is a priority for our military and our nation. I urge my colleagues to join me in these efforts.
Rep. André Carson is a Democrat from Indiana.


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Housekeeper needed in Canada with payment of $1560 monthly
Housekeeper needed in Canada with payment of $1560 monthly –
Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living, and memory care communities in 190 locations in 27 states and seven Canadian provinces. We are the residence of choice for more than 21,000 seniors, and the workplace of choice for more than 14,600 employees. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them continue making a difference in our world.
Atria is an equal opportunity employer. Atria provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Atria also does not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on these protected classifications. We require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination-free and harassment-free work environment.
- Cleans public areas and resident's apartments, including bathrooms, kitchens, patios & windows, floors, furniture and common areas.
- Performs all housekeeping duties including:
- distributing laundered articles and linens
- replacing and hanging draperies
- changing beds
- cleaning public restrooms and replenishing supplies as needed
- sweeping, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors; cleaning rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies
- dusting furniture and equipment
- polishing metalwork
- washing walls, woodwork, windows, door panels, and sills
- Performs all laundry duties including:
- washing, drying and ironing resident laundry and community linens and textiles in provided appliances
- folding and/or hanging laundry appropriately
- distributing laundered articles and linens
- replacing and hanging draperies and changing beds.
- Maintains resident laundry areas including mopping floors and washing walls regularly.
- Washes windows at reasonable heights through out the community as requested.
- Keeps utility and storage rooms in clean and orderly condition.
- Disinfects and sterilizes equipment and supplies.
- Stocks cleaning cart with supplies.
- Empties wastebaskets, and transports trash and waste to disposal area.
- Ensures with maintenance that trash and dumpster areas are clean.
- Completes maintenance work orders for any maintenance repairs needed.
- Reports resident issues or changes in health or living status promptly.
- Reports potentially unsafe conditions or maintenance related issues promptly to Supervisor.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
- Must successfully complete all Atria specified training programs.
- Able to operates cleaning equipment such as: mangle, iron, washer & dryer, brooms, mops, vacuums, etc
- Able to work various schedules and shifts as needed.
- Able to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
- Able to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Able to perform these operations using units of Unites States' currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
- Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Able to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
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In theory Amidon type 2 iron-dust toroids have a red and plain coating. Looking at those for sale, on Ebay for example, they are now brown and plain, I have bought one or two and can't tell if they are genuine or if there's been a change by the manufacturer. Does any Islander know or can confirm there has been a change?
Amidon tan coloured torids phenolic and have no magnetic properties.


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While the economy takes its time turning around, each day I see more fire alarm system upgrades to replace obsolete equipment. On almost every project, I find the owner promoting a common thread. Simply put, he or she wants to know what can be done to fix the existing system with the least capital investment.
So you are caught between the owner's price-conscious goal and ensuring the new system installation meets the requirements of the relevant building code as well as NFPA 72 2013, the National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
These upgrades range from a simple fire alarm control unit replacement to a complete system upgrade. Obviously, the latter seems to be easier, right? This is where the red flags appear and you should proceed cautiously.
A common mistake I see professional contractors make when upgrading a fire alarm system is planning a one-for-one replacement of all devices (smoke detectors, manual fire alarm boxes, etc.) and notification appliances (horns or speakers and strobes). Many contractors make this decision without thinking about whether the installed system they intend to replace met the code when it was originally installed or if it will meet the current one. When you provide a complete fire alarm system upgrade, you must meet the current edition of NFPA 72 enforced by the jurisdiction for the premises location.
Address the proper spacing of all detection devices, the proper mounting height of the manual fire alarm boxes and notification appliances. You should especially review the strobe placement, height and candela ratings for each strobe location. Additionally, recalculate the voltage drop to ensure the strobes and notification appliances will operate properly. For example, you may find that, even if you can replace strobes on a one-for-one basis, you may still need additional power supplies to operate the new units.
You also should take the extra time to investigate the wiring to ensure the installation meets the requirements of NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC). Never assume the existing fire alarm system works correctly or that the original wiring installation has no issues.
When upgrading the fire alarm control unit, ensure the powered devices and appliances are compatible with and will work properly when connected to the new control unit.
Before you agree to only change out the fire alarm control unit, verify that the smoke detectors on the system have not become obsolete. If you don't, and one of the smoke detectors fails after you replace the control unit, the owner may find that all the smoke detectors must be replaced, and the owner will rightly feel you did not do your due diligence to review the system. Keep in mind that, although the owner told you to only replace the fire alarm control unit (often on the recommendation of the fire official), he or she still expects you to know your business well enough to advise what is really needed. The owner presumes that you have the proper expertise to offer thorough advice, so accept the responsibility to perform due diligence with every system you propose to upgrade.
When you plan to simply replace the fire alarm system control unit, consider if the existing system uses conventional technology or addressable technology, which will markedly affect the compatibility of devices and appliances with a new control unit. Sometimes, upgrading a conventional system to an addressable system has distinct advantages. If the owner plans to upgrade the system in phases, using an addressable control unit makes sense.
However, exercise caution in this scenario. You now have a control unit that will need programming, so consider all of the significant issues regarding addressable systems. For example, you will need to obtain the fire official's approval to allow the new addressable points to have the same labels as the previous zones.
As with a full system upgrade, if you plan to reuse the existing wiring, determine if it meets the wire and cable specifications for the new fire alarm control unit. And again, ascertain that the installed wiring meets the NEC requirements.
When you attempt to meet the owner's price goals, remember that, once you touch the system, you own it. Before assuming responsibility for the system, many professional contractors often require a complete system test to ensure it has no operational faults. If you intend to accept responsibility for the system, ensure you know what liabilities you will inherit. Protect your profits by exercising diligence in your review of any existing equipment you intend to replace.


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Beloit attempted homicide suspect arrested in Chicago
Plans under way to extradite Peppers
BELOIT, Wis. — One of three men sought by Beloit police in an attempted homicide case was arrested in Chicago, according to Beloit police.
Beloit police identified Samuel L. Jones, 29, Terrell Peppers, 31, and Charles A. Steel, 29, as suspects in an Aug .4 shooting outside the Turtle Tap at 1344 East Grand Ave.
Peppers was arrested Wednesday in Chicago on a warrant, according to Beloit police.
Police are working with the Rock County District Attorney on Peppers' extradition.
Police said they found evidence of a shooting in the parking lot at the bar after responding to a shots-fired call.
A few minutes later, the 911 center received a call that there was a gunshot wound victim near Nelson and Keeler avenues, according to police.
Police said when they arrived, officers found an abandoned car which had several bullet holes in it, and blood inside the vehicle indicating that someone had been injured.
Police said officers followed a blood trail from the car to a home in the 1200 block of Keeler Avenue. No one was there at the time but there was evidence indicating the victim had been there.
About an hour later, a hospital in Rockford, Ill., said it was treating a patient for gunshot wounds who had been shot in Beloit, according to police. The victim said he had been shot while in a vehicle in the Turtle Tap parking lot and fled the scene. The victim sustained non-life threatening wounds and was admitted to the hospital in good condition.
Jones and Steel should be considered armed and dangerous, and people with information on their whereabouts should call 911 or Beloit Crime Stoppers at 608-362-7463, police said.


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In honor of my featured designer stint at Scrap Street, I've put my Mariposa Collection on sale for 25% off. I've got a kit, quick pages, brag book, and hybrid all with this beautiful kit! It's one of my favorites--I hope you like it as well!
Mariposa Bracket-Style Quick Pages
Mariposa Quick Pages
Mariposa Brag Book
Mariposa Bracket Album
Mariposa Abby Album
Stop by MY DAUGHTER'S BLOG and download a Walking on Sunshine Mini Kit! Be sure to leave a comment telling her where you are from so she can mark it on her map!
Here is today's download of the badge album made with Garden Critters. Don't forget that the whole collection is 50% off this month!
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One of the incorrect way theme developers add their CSS to their theme is via the bloginfo('stylesheet_url'); tag in the header.php. This is a bad idea. A better way to do this is via the functions.php file, much in the same way you properly link to JavaScript files a WordPress theme.
Here is the code for how to do this:
I'm a fan of the Flexslider Slideshow Plugin from WooThemes, so that's what I'm setting up to link to just on the homepage.
The required stye.css and a custom CSS stylesheet inside of a css directory in the themes folder are being queued up inside the theme_styles() function and then loaded to execute and output into the header via the wp_head() function that should be included in the header.php file before the closing of the <head> tag.
For another read on this, check out this TutsPlus post on the topic.


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Duke Nukem is here to kick ass and chew bubble gum, and he's all out of ass.
After the most protracted development cycle in history, Duke Nukem Forever was finally released Tuesday for PlayStation 3, PC and Xbox 360 (reviewed). Work on Duke began back in 1997, and developer 3D Realms' complete inability to just finish the damn thing turned Duke into the most infamous unreleased videogame ever. We probably don't need to mention how many times Wired.com readers voted Duke Nukem Forever the biggest vaporware of the year by a landslide.
Could any videogame, no matter how good, ever live up to that eternity of expectations? Duke Nukem Forever would be an interesting test case for this question if it were a good game. Instead, it's just a bland set of predictable first-person shooting levels, not much to look at and not engaging to play.
The series' trademark over-the-top vulgarity and did-that-just-happen sex jokes certainly make it a unique and occasionally amusing experience, but for the most part, the thought that will run through your head is: "This is what they were working on all this time?"
(Spoiler alert: This review contains mild plot spoilers.)
It's fascinating that Duke Nukem Forever is actually available in what we must assume is a roughly accurate version of 3D Realms' original vision. Had the developer actually shipped this game a decade ago and begun working on more-refined sequels, Duke might be caught up to modern-day game designs by now. Instead, Duke Nukem Forever is a game out of time, a bloated relic from a past era that we left behind for good reason.
The first thing you need to know about Duke Nukem Forever is that it is a technical mess.
The first thing you need to know about Duke Nukem Forever is that it is a technical mess, and this makes everything the game does badly that much worse. The single-player campaign is divided into a great many brief levels, and every time you move from one to another, the game dumps you out to a loading screen where you wait for almost a full minute for the next chunk of game to load. This wouldn't be so bad if it didn't also happen every time you die. At some particularly frustrating points during my playthrough, it felt like I was spending more time waiting on loading screens than actually playing.
All things considered, Duke doesn't start off so bad. The opening scenes, in which you run Duke through his palatial Vegas penthouse and onto the set of a late-night talk show, are funny and different, the sort of frivolity that has been stripped away from serious-business shooters like Halo and Call of Duty. Throughout the game, you're encouraged to do all sorts of silly things, like get drunk and piss in any available urinal, doodle on whiteboards, play pinball and billiards, etc. Not a minute after the game begins, you can remove a piece of human feces from the toilet and run around with it, splattering poop on the walls and people.
This sounds and is disgusting, but quite frankly I like this kind of no-holds-barred stupidity; at the very least it is something different from today's generally by-the-numbers shooters. But the novelty only lasts for a little while. Eventually, not only does the shock wear off (save for a midgame scene in a bathroom strip club in which Duke finds and utilizes a glory hole, which will not fail to shock anyone), but these amusing bits become fewer and further between. By the time I was running through another bland underground (or worse, underwater) shooting stage with nary a chuckle in sight, I felt like Duke was no longer playing to what we might charitably consider to be his strengths.
Nothing seems to work very well in Duke Nukem Forever. The aforementioned billiards and pinball games are clunky. Duke's dune buggy gets caught in the scenery. Something as simple as turning a water valve can be frustrating because sometimes pressing the B button to make Duke let go of it doesn't work.
Combat is the strongest part of the game, but even this doesn't leave a lasting impression. You'll encounter only a handful of foes — you might actually have more guns than things to kill with them. The gameplay itself feels like a generic shooter; strip away the ridiculous sex-and-poop jokes and you're left with a lot of bland, action-game cliches.
I spent a brief amount of time with the multiplayer; Duke was released in Europe over the weekend and consequently I played with what I am reasonably sure was a group of small French children. There are three different game types: deathmatch, king of the hill and a variant on capture the flag in which the flag is a scantily dressed lady.
The Parisian primary-schoolers and I got killed comme un fils de pute; each multiplayer mode seems to favor learning where the best weapons spawn and going on a rampage with them.
The World Needs Duke
Videogames represent infinite possibility, but too many of our best gamemakers get stuck making safe, samey products. If Duke's indulgent strip-club scenes and nothing-is-forbidden-not-even-poop attitude inspire other games to unleash some creativity, then it will have been a good thing that 2K Games forged ahead with the project and actually brought it to fruition.
The Duke Nukem franchise is now owned by Gearbox Software, the development house behind celebrated game Borderlands. I think that in some sense, Gearbox studio head Randy Pitchford is right: The world needs Duke. But Duke deserves better than this.
WIRED Ridiculous, nothing-off-limits humor; more variety of gameplay than contemporary shooters; holy crap this game actually came out.
TIRED Extensive and frequent loading times; boring action; unpolished interaction; bland, dated graphics.
$60, 2K Games
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I lived in the area back in the 80's and still visit every other year or so. I have two suggestions.
Stay near an entrance either North or West and hit the park very early. Take coffee find a spot and enjoy the sunrise. It is also the best time to watch the antelope, elk and bears play. Depending where in the park you start. I found going to the Northern park first and work South. All the tourists are still sleeping and will be coming from the South.
Other thought is to stay in the park. Prices are not real bad with planning. Old Faithful and Grand Canyon Area. Just my two cents.


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CALGARY — A provincial cabinet minister has been forced to repay $10,600 for dozens of expenses racked up in her first five months in office, including a $4,000 airfare charge to have her daughter and mother fly with her to the London Olympics.
While Tourism, Parks and Recreation Minister Christine Cusanelli's press secretary characterized the expenses as rookie mistakes, critics suggested it was another example of an entitled Progressive Conservative politician being too cavalier with public dollars.
"This is the new, fresh face of the PC cabinet?" Wildrose MLA Rob Anderson asked Wednesday. "You'd have to be from another planet not to know that it's inappropriate to be booking your mother and daughter on a first-class flight to the London Olympics.
"I've just never heard of something so silly. She needs to wise up, because someone who acts like that isn't qualified to be in cabinet."
All cabinet ministers and associate ministers had their expenses released Wednesday by the government, covering the period from May to September. The receipts show a variety of tastes and travel behaviour among the group, from $12 passport photos to $550 per night hotel rooms.
But Cusanelli's expenses stood out because 31 separate items needed to be repaid, totalling about $10,600. Included in her documents were copies of several reimbursement cheques Cusanelli wrote to taxpayers, as well as a letter from chief of staff Andrew Fisher explaining the errors.
Fisher said he discovered the erroneous expenses when he took over from the minister's first chief of staff, Daryn Fersovich, in November.
"It is the chief of staff's responsibility for setting up the (expense) processes, and I can assure you that going forward the process has changed," Fisher said in an interview.
The biggest repaid expense was $4,078 for two airline tickets to London during the Olympics, where Cusanelli served as part of a provincial mission to promote Alberta.
"She took her daughter, whose birthday was during the Olympics, and her mother with her," Fisher said. "To be perfectly frank, the former chief of staff saw there was a good (airline) deal that he didn't want to miss, so he booked three tickets when he should have booked just one. The expectation was that she would repay it right away, which she did."
The documents show Cusanelli wrote a $4,078 cheque to the province on Aug. 22, about 10 days after she returned from the trip.
It's the second time the London trip has been a source of controversy for Cusanelli, who was left to explain when the province spent $114,000 on unused hotel rooms.
Among her other reimbursed items was $850 for unknown "Calgary Stampede materials," $965 for "ministry travel materials," $125 for an unknown silent auction item, $100 for a Starbucks gift card and $405 for an ATV trail ride.
Fisher said some of the problematic receipts were submitted as ministerial expenses when they should have been covered as an MLA expense or living allowance.
He said Cusanelli, a Calgary MLA, stayed in downtown Edmonton hotels such as the Matrix and Sutton Place when she was first elected because she did not have a place to stay in the capital. Those room charges were wrongly submitted as a ministerial expense.
Although she paid back the money, she will have those costs covered from her living allowance available to all MLAs who live outside Edmonton, Fisher said.
"If she goes for lunch with a constituent and they talk about parks, is that an MLA expense or a ministerial expense?" he said. "It's just pulling it out of a different bank account."
However, Anderson said he was having difficulty swallowing the explanation of honest mistakes, since none of the other rookie ministers had the same trouble: "Mistakes do happen, but they do not happen 31 times in a five-month period."
Cusanelli could not be reached for comment.
All expenses incurred by ministers after Oct. 1 are being regularly posted online in accordance with a new expense policy ordered by Premier Alison Redford.
Don Scott, associate minister of accountability, transparency and transformation, said Wednesday's disclosure is proof Redford is serious about having the toughest expense policy in the country.
"The premier made a commitment that we were going to be the most open and transparent government in Canada, and that's exactly what I want to deliver," Scott said.
"We're delivering it, whether our critics accept it or not."
Among Cusanelli's colleagues, the documents show Energy Minister Ken Hughes regularly pre-booked a sedan service for trips to and from airports, which costs almost double the price of a regular taxi. Hughes said getting a cab, especially in Calgary, is often a difficult task.
"I think Albertans would want their energy minister to show up on time," Hughes said. "You need a predictable service to get you from point A to B."
However, Hughes said he gave up the car service when the government's new expenses policy came into force Oct. 1. It states that "taxis are the preferred method of ground transportation."
Still, the minister noted he and members of his staff were left waiting for a ride for more than an hour at one recent event, and his wife actually came and drove them all to the airport. He said in some cases, the car service might still be appropriate.
The documents also show Redford's expenses for September, and her airfare for multiple stops in Asia from Sept. 8-16 cost more than $18,000 — with a change fee of almost $1,200 required so Redford could get back early following the death of former premier Peter Lougheed.
Jay O'Neill, a spokesman for the premier, said Redford has been clear about the importance to Alberta's economy of overseas market access, and trips like these will pay huge dividends.
"It's critical to not only Alberta's economic future, but also Canada's," O'Neill said. "Asia is a key market."
International and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Cal Dallas also had to pay a change fee of $2,300 at the time of Lougheed's death to come home early from a trip to Europe.
In general, fine dining, luxurious hotels and expensive flights were fairly rare, though the documents show some ministers do indulge from time to time. In some cases, it's unclear who the ministers are buying for because the description is scribbled in illegible writing. In a number of cases, itemized receipts, including who was actually at the dinner, are missing.
Derek Fildebrandt, Alberta director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, said he was most concerned about a number of $500 hotel rooms booked by cabinet ministers, which was seen mostly during the busy Calgary Stampede period last summer.
For instance, even before taxes, Dallas paid $549 per night at Calgary's Hotel Arts, deputy premier Thomas Lukaszuk paid $454 for his Sheraton room, Agriculture Minister Verlyn Olson paid $529 at the Westin Calgary, and Infrastructure Minister Wayne Drysdale paid $629 a night for four days at the Fairmont Palliser.
"When you're starting to flirt with the $500 (a night), it shows it might not be an abuse of taxpayers' money, but it's a lack of concern for it," Fildebrandt said.
However, there were caucus and other meetings scheduled during the 100th anniversary of the Stampede, and hotel rooms were scarce.
Cathy Housdorff, press secretary for Olson, said the Stampede was an important function for Alberta's agriculture minister — he had numerous people to meet for the first time — and he "wasn't happy with the cost of the hotel rooms either."
"We're aware it's an expensive event in Calgary," Housdorff added.
Sometimes, inexpensive items were submitted, including $12 passport photos for Dallas taken at the London Drugs in Red Deer. Health Minister Fred Horne submitted $126 for an iPad case with a keyboard, as well as $10 for a box of pens.
Ironically it cost the province about $900 to get Horne back to Edmonton from vacation on Vancouver Island on Aug. 1, when he was needed to talk to media about large expenses racked up by former health executive Allaudin Merali.


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Which is the Best Local Eggnog in Boston?
High Lawn Farm ($5.99/half gallon) is the first eggnog I have ever purchased. The production that goes into making eggnog at my family's holiday party each year is such a ritual that it's borderline sacred, and buying eggnog is considered sacrilege. So forgive me, family, for I have sinned. But when I saw that High Lawn, the Lee, Massachusetts dairy farm that produces some of the most widely available premium milk in the Boston area, had gotten into the eggnog game, I figured it was worth a try.
Unfortunately, never having bought eggnog does not exclude me from exposure to thick, soupy, overly sweetened holiday milky beverages in a carton. They're out there and they weasel their way behind a lot of holiday party bars. Now if it were High Lawn that the corner-cutting spirits slingers were serving, I would nearly be fooled into thinking it was homemade. Sure, it's a little sweet and has a slight bubble gum aftertaste, but the consistency is pleasant and light, not at all gummy. There is a definite nutmeg flavor on the front end that I appreciated. Encouraged by my encounter with a drinkable store bought version, I wanted to get deeper into the world of high end eggnog.
I have some connections in the area who get their milk delivered by Thatcher Farms in Milton, MA. Turns out that they also get their eggnog delivered. I made my way over with my bottle of High Lawn in tow for a side-by-side taste off.
Thatcher Farms Eggnog ($3.95/qt) comes in a fancy glass bottle, so naturally it looks like it tastes better. So as not to be swayed by its wholesome, farm fresh veneer, we set up some blind taste tests.
It turns out that our presumptions were right on—Thatcher Farms does taste better. The warm spice of nutmeg plays prominently in this version. Yolky and rich, it has a much thicker consistency than High Lawn. Despite it being the thicker of the two, it steered clear of veering into rendered marshmallow territory. I think High Lawn's lighter body is to its advantage...when going the virgin route. The thicker Thatcher texture is just begging for a couple of splashes of whiskey.
Thatcher Farms is a little bit harder to come by, though you can buy it in a couple of area markets like Fruit Center Marketplace in Milton and Hingham, or Sherman Market in Somerville. It's worth hunting down if you want to try the best store-bought version in the area, but High Lawn is a worthy runner-up, plus it's both cheaper and more widely available.
What's your favorite Boston-area eggnog?
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Like all good clubs, Getafe CF were formed by five blokes in a pub. Messrs Garcia (nimble fingered acoustic guitar plucker), Olavaria (bull-fighter), Lozana (castanet player), Vergara (tapas lover) and their (sangria drinking) cousin Miguel Frances announced the formation of the club in 1945 - yawned - and then made a further announcement that they were off for a siesta. Ole! Ole! Ole!
I wanted to seek out that very establishment, namely "La Marquesina" bar before this match. However, due to an over indulgent lunch in Alcorcón celebrating their fine win over Real Madrid Castilla earlier on in the day, I didn't have as long as I'd hoped to explore the countless delights that Getafe has to offer.
As it was, there was an eerie silence around the largely deserted streets around the Estadio Coliseum Alfonso Pérez an hour or so before kick off. It soon became apparent as to why this was. Match tickets were priced at €40, €60 and €80! There aren't many people around these parts who can afford such ludicrous prices. Hence Getafe have the worst support in La Liga in terms of numbers. Another case of mod€rn football eating itself.
After parting with €40 (what else could I do?) for the cheapest ticket, I thought I'd cheer myself up with a drink across the road from the ground. A "mini" of strong beer - which equates to roughly a pint and a half - was ordered in 'Al Pan Pans' bar, which was swiftly followed by another one. Well, I was on my holidays.
At the ticket office, I ran into a couple of old friends from Dortmund, Germany. They were over in Spain to watch BVB training (!) in Marbella (!), a six hour drive away (!). As you do. They weren't happy either with the price of the match tickets and were trying to plot a scheme to find a cheaper way to get in.
I'm not one to harp on about the actual match itself on these pages, which in this instance is just as well. 90 minutes of pretty average football was played out to a fairly mute crowd of around 8,000. It looked more fun in the away end as a small but merry band of Valladolid fans were amusing themselves. I tried to get in their section but my attempts were foiled by some bored security staff.
Incredibly, for a Spanish game there was a disappointing amount of yellow cards dished out by the referee - only four. Sports newspaper Marca has a whole page dedicated to this very issue every Monday. They call it 'La Otra Liga' (the other league). Don't hold your breath though; goodie two shoes duo Barca and Real Madrid are top of that as well. In the Segunda Division over the same weekend; 96 yellow cards and 11 red cards were shown in just 11 matches. (good research dude - Ed).
The highlight of the match - aside from swinging a fast shoe to Franz Ferdinand, The Killers and Supergrass on the extremely loud PA at half time - came in the 82nd minute when Casquero headed in to give Getafe their first ever win in an opening match in a new calender year - EVER!
Towards the end of the game, I caught up once more with the German lads. Word has it that if you hold your nerve - then a minute or so before kick off - €25 in the palm of the gateman sees you in, no questions asked. You ain't seen me right and let me get this straight: EFW does not (publicly) promote the idea of slipping someone a few quid on the quiet to gain cheaper entry into a ground.
So that was my Spanish EFW over with in terms of the football. Three matches in 19 hours, taking in Atletico Madrid, Alcorcón and this match. Afterwards, I headed back into central Madrid on the metro and celebrated my good work with a some fine wines and quality cheeses. Feliz Navidad and no mistake.
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"Give attention to reading ..." (1 Tim. 4:13)
We all too easily take for granted the privilege of having the very words of God given to us in the Bible. "Thus says the Lord" or its equivalents are used hundreds of times in the Old Testament to remind us that, in Holy Scripture, we are not reading the words of mere men, but the word of God. In the New Testament, the written words of the apostles are equated with Scripture (see 2 Peter 3:15–16), thus confirming their uniqueness as inspired by God (2 Tim. 3:16–17). God's people are never to forget that one of their greatest benefits is to have the word of God (Deut. 4:8; Rom. 3:1–2).
That being the case, God has always made provision that his word be read publicly in the gatherings of his people (e.g. Josh. 8:33–35; 2 Kings 23:2; Neh. 9:3). In the New Testament, the apostle Paul specifically required this of young minister Timothy (and, hence, of all ministers following him) by telling him to "give attention to reading" (I Tim. 4:13). Most commentators agree that this does not refer to Timothy's personal reading of the Scriptures (although he was also to give attention to that, so that he would be "rightly dividing the word of truth" [2 Tim. 2:15]), but rather to his public reading of the Word of God in the gathered assemblies of God's people.
Throughout the history of the church, both the reading and the preaching of the Word of God have been guarded and esteemed as the main means by which Christ feeds his flock and calls them to repentance and faith. During the Middle Ages, the "Mass" replaced these elements of worship as the central focus of worship. The Protestant Reformers revived the pattern of the ancient church and once again made the reading and the preaching of the Word of God the prominent elements of Christian worship.
Throughout the week, we are bombarded with the contradictory opinions of mere human beings. We become confused. How important it is to read the Word of God for ourselves daily, and also to read it in family worship. But there is something distinctly powerful when the minister of the Word reads the Word of God in worship, reminding us that over against every word of man is a powerful and life-changing "Thus says the Lord!"
The author is pastor of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Franklin Square, New York. He quotes the NKJV. Reprinted from New Horizons, October 2007. First article in series. Index.
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