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Visual Identity Refresh
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Project Description
Hello and thank you for your interest! Here are the details:
Alpine Access is accepting proposals to refresh the current Visual Identity system for use on its marketing communications materials (predominantly external) to update its current look for its B2B and B2C channels.
The current look and feel across Alpine Access' communications materials was created several years ago and does not currently accurately reflect the 'strength, personality or expression' of Alpine Access' brand to its two primary market channels. As a result, the brand identity is does not fully support the clear communication of necessary information to the key target audiences. We need to 'update/refresh' the visual identity to better reflect our brand strength and personality to these two channels. Alpine's most valuable asset is its overall brand. A consistent, clear visual identity is key to effectively communicate, promote and build equity in that brand and any sub-brands across and within channels.
The scope of this project includes the creation of a Refreshed Visual Identity System for Alpine Access' marketing communication materials. The current logo and color palette would stay as indicated above. The use of a tag line has not yet been determined.
The visual identity system must work in both print and online mediums and be easily applied to materials going forward (updates to current pieces and new pieces). The system must be able to be applied and implemented by in-house design resources and/or other non-originating agency resources as needed. Please note that we are looking for one system that can be applied in our two main market channels (B2B and B2C) with a consistency between them while allowing flexibility to ensure that they are visually appealing and relevant to each market channel.
A. Communications Materials
Communication Material examples to which this refreshed system will eventually be applied are listed below. Samples of some materials are enclosed with this RFP for your reference. Please keep all of these in mind when designing the system since many of these materials will be created at a later date utilizing the guidelines of the system.
Collateral (1 page, bi-fold full page, tri-fold, etc.)
Corporate Fact Sheet/Overview
Service Briefs – service overview and benefit oriented
(vBPO, vLPO, vRPO)
Misc. General Sheet – Technology Overview, etc.
Case Studies
Recruiting Brochures
Email Templates/Headers
Newsletters (2) – B2B Clients & Prospects
Press Releases
Service Updates
General Company Folder
White Papers/Briefings Papers – more of a research,
non - sales/marketing look
PowerPoint Presentation Template
Event Graphics & Signage - conferences, tradeshows & job fairs
Direct Marketing/Mail
Web Sites
Corporate Site – B2B
Recruiting Portal – B2C
Internal Communications Email Headers
Dept Email Announcements - HR, IT, Mktg, Operations, etc.
Videos & Multimedia
Social Media Presence – Facebook Fan Page, You Tube Channel
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March 3, 2014
Rogers 6 to add 3D screen
STEVENS POINT, WI — Rogers Cinema 6 is getting even better with the opening of an additional 232 seat theater for 3D films. It was supposed to open last month but the project got pushed back due to weather.
Read more and catch a video on the project at WSAW.
February 26, 2014
Gun Barrel City movie theater to reopen
GUN BARREL CITY, TX — Hometown Cinemas is taking over the former Moviestar Cinema, bringing films back to Cedar Creek Lake after the closure last summer. Sony Digital 4K projection will be on all eight screens and they hope to reopen it in time for summer. They will also offer space for private events.
Read the full story in Cedar Creek Lake.
February 25, 2014
Meyer Theatre announces $3 million downtown expansion
GREEN BAY, WI — The Meyer Theatre has been in great shape for a while but now its neighbors are getting an update. The Backstage at the Meyer project will renovate the adjacent spaces to add banquet and office space and even a small performance stage.
Get all the details in the Press Gazette.
February 18, 2014
Developer plans to renovate the Madison Theatre
PEORIA, IL — A local investment group, NXG Developments, is proposing to purchase the Madison Theatre and extensively renovate it. They not only want to bring the theatre back in one form or another but also have plans for the neighboring buildings.
Read more in CI Proud.
(Thanks to Norman Plant for providing the photo.)
February 17, 2014
Fifth Forum repurposed as office
ANN ARBOR, MI — The former Fifth Forum's cinema days are long gone but its next chapter will be as an office space for local tech company Nutshell. They've signed a three year lease and the space is in the process of being completely renovated for the purpose.
Go to MLive for more along with photos.
February 12, 2014
Kentucky Theatre to undergo major renovation
LEXINGTON, KY — This is the final weekend to get into the Kentucky Theatre for a while before it closes for a major renovation. They raised over $1 Million through various fundraisers and plan to replace all the seats, upgrade the lighting and restore the marquee. Its neigbhor, the State Theatre, will remain open to play art house fare.
Get a more detailed look at the project in the Lexington Herald Leader.
(Thanks to Mike Richardson for providing the photo.)
February 5, 2014
Art project displays Eugene movie theater in a whole new light
EUGENE, OR — The Bijou Metro hasn't even been opened a year and it's already getting one significant upgrade. Chris Mini and his wife, artist Mary Hornig, have a created glass ceiling panels to decorate the walkways between theaters. The new art deco touch will be on display for the ArtWalk this Friday.
Read more and check out some lovely photos at the Register Guard.
January 28, 2014
New owners to renovate Waveland movie theater
WAVELAND, MS — The former Star Cinema 3 is reopening after years of neglect following Hurricane Katrina. Two brothers, John and Charles Watzke, are actually taking it over and sinking thousands of dollars into bringing it up to today's standards. They plan to reopen sometime soon with four screens and digital projection.
Read the inspiring story of how this family saved this theatre at Gulf Live.
(Thanks to Micway71 for proving the photo.)
January 24, 2014
Portland theater renovations reviewed
PORTLAND, OR — Besides taking a look at the theater scene in general, The Oregonian specifically looked at the renovations at the Bagdad Theater, Cinema 21 and the Empirical. They may have lost some of their older features, but new projectors and sound have ensured their futures.
(Thanks to GaryParks for providing the photo.)
January 9, 2014
Winchester movie theater closes, to reopen under new management
WINCHESTER, KY — The Movies 9 will reopen under the new management of Malco Theaters. While it's unclear when they will be back in business, when they do they will have new digital projectors.
Read more at Kentucky.com.

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On Transmission and Coordination Under Flexible Exchange Rates
In: International Economic Policy Coordination
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- Hamada, Koichi & Sakurai, Makoto, 1978. "International Transmission of Stagflation under Fixed and Flexible Exchange Rates," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 86(5), pages 877-895, October.
- Corden, W. Max & Turnovsky, Stephen J., 1983. "Negative international transmission of economic expansion," European Economic Review, Elsevier, vol. 20(1-3), pages 289-310, January.
- Matthew B. Canzoneri & Jo Anna Gray, 1983. "Two essays on monetary policy in an interdependent world," International Finance Discussion Papers 219, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.).
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Located in the vale of Kashmir, with its snow dusted mountains, serene lakes and wildflower meadows, Srinagar's picturesque lakeside setting allows for a relaxing getaway aboard a traditional Kashmiri houseboat.
Arrive Srinagar
Welcome to the Kashmir Valley! Arrive into Srinagar by flight or road where you'll be met by our representative. After boarding your traditional Kashmiri houseboat docked on the shoreline of Dal Lake, the afternoon allows for an enjoyable stroll through the waterside gardens of the Mughal rulers. With a backdrop of rolling hills and the Dal lake, lies Nishat Bagh (the Garden of Gladness) laid out by Asaf Khan in 1632. Time allows you to enjoy the beauty of this and number of other Mughal gardens within the vicinity.
En route to the other gardens it is possible to see Mihrbahri people (market gardeners who have lived around the lakes for centuries) going about their daily lives, tending to their floating vegetable and flower beds cleverly shielded within clumps of floating weed and water's edge Poplar and Willow trees.
Returning to your floating hotel, the remainder of the evening is spent at leisure and overnight aboard your houseboat.
Overnight: Srinagar | Lunch, Dinner
Boat trip on Dal Lake
Today take a shikara (a traditional wooden boat found only waters of the Jammu and Kashmir) to the early morning floating vegetable market. Passing many other shikara's along the way, ferrying people, produce and freshly caught fish across the lake.
The boat ride continues with a leisurely cruise around the 15.5 sq km lake. As the shikara plies its way toward the wetlands of Bod Dal and Lokut Dal you'll pass small island enclaves, narrow bridges, tree lined boulevards, houseboats cruising, Mughal gardens and pavilions. Returning to your houseboat in the evening.
Overnight: Srinagar | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Srinigar - your way
Today offers free time for you to do as little or as much as you please. You may wish to further explore the local markets for some last minute bargains or make your way to the old city of Srinigar with its retailers selling the finest Kashmari goods. then again you wish to simply relax on your house boat and enjoy the serenity of Lake Dal.
Overnight: Srinagar | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrangements conclude after breakfast with house boat check out and onward departure transfer to the airport or awaiting transportation.
A traditional Kashmiri Houseboat
The Houseboats of Kashmir, unlike their counterparts in Kerala are usually moored at the edges of the Dal Lake. The oldest houseboat on the Dal dates from the early 1900's. All boats whether heritage or modern are made of wood and are complimented by a number of intricately carved panels (both internally and externally) featuring design and motifs typical of the region. Houseboats come in differnet sizes with varying levels of creature comforts from basic 2 star standard to 5 star deluxe.
Our featured itinerary offers a 3 star standard houseboat comprising 3 bedrooms, each with its own private entrance and ensuite facilities. A communial lounge and dining area (and sometimes a small kitchen) are also available for the use of all onboard. Various other houseboat accommodation is available including deluxe, luxury and fully self contained options. Please contact us for more information.
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ices are indicative and will vary depending on your chosen hotels, room availability as well as time of travel i.e. during India's peak travel season of 21 Dec - 10 Jan, additional supplements will apply. Equally, if you with to travel to India during the summer, rates will be cheaper than those quoted. Please bear this in mind if comparing prices as we always aim to deliver exceptional value.
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Clean and Green Property Tax Incentives (Montana)
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In 2007, the Montana Legislature passed House Bill 3 (May special session) that established property tax incentives to encourage energy projects with less environmental impact than conventional facilities. The "Clean and Green" incentives come in three forms.
First, certain facilities and equipment can be classified as either Class 14 or Class 15 Property (15-6-157 and 15-6-158, MCA). These classes are taxed at 3 percent of market value; previously, these facilities may have been taxed at a higher percent of their market value. To qualify for the 3% tax rate, the standard prevailing wages for heavy construction must be paid during construction and some other qualifications may also apply.
Second, high-voltage direct-current converter stations that are constructed in a location and manner so that the station can direct power to two different regional power grids can be classified as Class 16 property. Class 16 property is taxed at 2.25 percent of market value.
Third, a subset of Class 14, 15, and 16 properties are eligible for a property tax abatement of 50 percent for up to 19 years (15-24-3101 et seq. MCA). This abatement applies to all mills levied against the qualifying facility or equipment. For qualifying clean advanced coal research and development equipment or for renewable energy research and development equipment, only the first $1 million of the value receives the abatement.
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality must certify that certain transmission lines, carbon dioxide pipelines and liquid fuel pipelines qualify as Class 14 or 15 property. The Department also certifies any facility or equipment seeking the property tax abatement. A taxpayer starts the process by filling out the appropriate application. Projects eligible for these property tax classifications and abatements are likely to have unique characteristics, so a follow-up interview or inspection may be necessary.
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County News
Highlights from the February 25 County Board Meeting
The Arlington County Board took several key actions at its February Regular Meeting.
Arlington County Board Advertises Tax Rate for CY 2017
The County Board voted 3 to 2 to advertise a property tax rate for Calendar Year (CY) 2017 of $0.998 per $100 assessed value.
County Board Allocates $7.4 Million Loan for Berkeley I Affordable Housing Development
The County Board allocated $7.4 million in funding from the Affordable Housing Investment Fund to help construct 125 new affordable units at 2910 South Glebe Road.
Arlington County Moves Forward on Vision for Western Rosslyn
The Board took several actions in a coordinated effort to enact the vision outlined in the Western Rosslyn Area Plan (WRAP). The approval of several use permits and site plans will deliver a new school, new fire station, transportation network improvements, parks and open space, affordable housing, retail and new residential space to the Western Rosslyn community by 2021.
County Extends Its Lease at 2100 Clarendon Boulevard
The Board approved an amendment to extend its office lease at 2100 Clarendon Boulevard for 15 years. Under the lease amendment, the County will save more than $1.6 million annually in rent.
Arlington County Board to Consider Ban on Wild and Exotic Pets
The Arlington County Board will consider setting a March public hearing on whether to make it illegal to keep wild and exotic animals as pets within the County.
County Manager Proposes FY 2018 Budget with Tax Rate Increase
County Manager Mark Schwartz proposed a $1.2 billion General Funds Budget for FY 2018.
Arlington County Board Chair Jay Fisette Will Not Seek Re-Election
Jay Fisette has served six terms on the Arlington County Board. He said today he will not run for re-election this year.
Public Safety News
- Fundraisers Calling on Behalf of the Police
- Arlington County Board to Consider Ban on Wild and Exotic Pets
- TRAFFIC ALERT: 2017 Clarendon-Courthouse Mardi Gras Parade
- Police Seek Public's Assistance Locating Homicide Suspect
- Police Investigate Homicide in Williamsburg Neighborhood
Noticias en Español
- Arlington aprueba el desarrollo de Village Center en Columbia Pike
- Septiembre es el Mes de Preparación para Emergencias
- Todavía hay tiempo para inscribirse en Neighborhood College
- Mejor servicio y autobuses nuevos para Arlington Transit
- Greenbrier Learning Center regresa a Arlington Mill


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Exporting Repression
Authoritarian regimes around the world are exporting their worst practices and working together to repress their own citizens and undermine human rights standards internationally. They have collaborated extensively to strengthen their grip on power, often in the face of domestic discontent and international criticism. This cooperation, which might be dubbed "authoritarian internationalism," presents a significant challenge to democracy around the world and has likely contributed to the decline in global freedom registered by Freedom House over the past seven years.
The interactions between authoritarian regimes are largely opaque, but they have become evident as methods of repression are replicated from country to country, direct assistance is provided across borders to crack down on dissent, and joint efforts are made to chip away at international protections for fundamental freedoms. Authoritarian internationalism is manifested in multiple ways:
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The "China model": China, with its combination of rapid economic growth and political repression, presents an appealing policy model for other authoritarian regimes. It offers a supposed alternative to democracy as a route to prosperity, and its vague ideological emphasis on national sovereignty and the guiding role of a permanent ruling party is easily transferrable to other regimes that seek to resist international pressure and crush political opposition. However, the sustainability of China's economic growth under the existing system is increasingly questioned by experts, and dictatorships that claim admiration for the Chinese example often function as mere kleptocracies, where economic gains come from the extraction of natural resources rather than industrial expansion and accrue largely to the benefit of a small elite.
Belarusian president Alyaksandr Lukashenka at Hugo Chávez's funeral.
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Close ties between dictatorships: Authoritarian regimes have built extensive economic, military, and political ties with like-minded governments, both in their neighborhoods and further afield. The government of Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez, for example, provided $82 billion in grants and subsidies to more than 40 countries from 2005 to 2011, according to the opposition's estimate, and established close relationships with distant countries, such as Iran, that have little in common beyond a shared opposition to democracy. The mutual affinity of dictators around the globe was on display during Chávez's funeral on March 8, when Belarusian president Alyaksandr Lukashenka bade a tearful farewell to his Venezuelan counterpart.
Counter protesters attack LGBT rights advocates peacefully demonstrating in Voronezh, Russia.
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Replicating worst practices: Authoritarian regimes tend to adopt the same kinds of restrictive laws and policies as their peers. Their laws on nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), for instance, often share features like ambiguous or onerous registration requirements, wide discretion for authorities to block NGO activities, and restrictions on foreign funding. Foreign prodemocracy groups have increasingly become the targets of repression; they were put on trial in Egypt, kicked out of the United Arab Emirates and Russia, and vilified in the media in Azerbaijan. The pattern of copying worst practices was evident most recently in a wave of bills to ban "homosexual propaganda" that were introduced in Russia, Ukraine, and other settings.
Technology exports: China has set the standard for sophisticated methods of control over the internet and actively exports technology for monitoring digital communications. It has reportedly supplied telephone and internet surveillance technology to Iran and Ethiopia and provided several Central Asian governments with telecommunications infrastructure that may increase their ability to spy on their own citizens.
Security service collaboration: While authoritarian regimes naturally try to avoid notice of cooperation between their security services, indications of such cooperation have surfaced. Cuban intelligence officials are reportedly working within Venezuelan government and military structures. Central Asian governments appear to have carried out several renditions of their citizens from Russia, probably with the complicity of Russian officials. And Russian opposition activist Leonid Razvozzhayev was abducted last October in broad daylight in Kyiv, where he was seeking political asylum, then driven to Russia, abused, and pressured into signing a confession.
Military intervention: When heavy-handed police methods are insufficient to quell unrest, authoritarian regimes at times intervene militarily to save a fellow dictator. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates sent troops into Bahrain in March 2011 to help put down peaceful protests. Iran's Revolutionary Guards are reportedly advising Syrian generals and using Hezbollah to build a large Syrian militia to fight in support of President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Challenging international norms: In an effort to blunt international criticism, authoritarian regimes seek to water down accepted international standards for human rights. Russia has sponsored a series of resolutions at the UN Human Rights Council to recognize "traditional values," which serve as a handy excuse to infringe on the universal values of human rights that are codified in UN conventions. At the World Conference on International Communications last December, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, and other authoritarian states pushed for an international treaty to give governments greater control over the internet.
Undermining international institutions: Authoritarian governments have tried to impede and even gut international institutions that protect political and civil rights. Russia and like-minded Eurasian dictatorships have made concerted efforts to hamper the ability of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to issue hard-hitting observation reports on flawed elections. Meanwhile, Ecuador is leading leftist-populist governments in its region in attempts to stifle the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, particularly by defunding the special rapporteur for freedom of expression, who has strongly criticized restrictions on media in Ecuador and elsewhere in Latin America.
Muratbek Imanaliyev and Vladimir Putin.
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- Counter-organizations: At the same time, authoritarian regimes have built up their own regional organizations to provide a counterweight to existing international institutions. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a prime example. It promotes security and economic cooperation between China, Russia, and neighboring Central Asian states. The Commonwealth of Independent States' Election Monitoring Organization directly challenges the OSCE by white-washing flawed elections. It called Ukraine's parliamentary elections last October "transparent and democratic"; the OSCE said they were "a step backwards" and criticized the lack of a level playing field, of transparency in campaign finance, and of balanced media coverage.
The reach and vigor of authoritarian internationalism point to the need for democratic countries to bolster their own cooperation. The pushback against democracy extends beyond the borders of autocratic states and threatens international norms and institutions that contribute to global stability. The world's democracies cannot afford to let the authoritarian challenge go unanswered.
Analyses and recommendations offered by the authors do not necessarily reflect those of Freedom House.
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Authoritarian regimes around the world are banding together to bypass international institutions and human rights norms that conflict with their abusive practices. Unlike the alliances of the Cold War era, these partnerships have few ideological underpinnings other than a shared rejection of democracy and the rule of law. But such cooperation has offered aid and solidarity to dictators under pressure, and created a marketplace through which repressive regimes can meet their technology, security, and energy needs without the headaches of transparency and accountability. And if the seven-year decline in global freedom recorded by Freedom House is any indication, authoritarianism is, sadly, a growth industry.
The release of some 3,000 e-mail messages believed to be from the personal accounts of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and members of his inner circle has shined a light on the cynicism and deceit of the dictatorial regime in Damascus. Assad is revealed to mock his own countrymen as well as the reforms he promised in response to the antigovernment protests that began a year ago. In the e-mails, he refers to these reforms as "rubbish laws of parties, elections, media." That he offered them at all, of course, would seem to fly in the face of his long-standing assertion that the uprising is an assault by foreign-backed terrorists, as opposed to a legitimate demand for political change by Syrian citizens.
Elections have traditionally been interpreted as fair and competitive just as long as they were free of blatant fraud on election day. Modern authoritarians took note. Increasingly, they have developed strategies that aim to fix the outcome of political contests weeks, months, or even years before the ballots are cast. Their goal is to win elections while avoiding the brazen acts of vote rigging that inevitably trigger international opprobrium.


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holy city in ancient Palestine, from Greek Hierousalem, from Hebrew Yerushalayim, literally "foundation of peace," from base of yarah "he threw, cast" + shalom "peace." Jerusalem "artichoke" is folk etymology of Italian girasole "sunflower."
Old English, "the Jewish people," from Latin Israel, from Greek, from Hebrew yisra'el "he that striveth with God" (Gen. xxxii.28), symbolic proper name conferred on Jacob and extended to his descendants, from sara "he fought, contended" + El "God." As an independent Jewish state in the country formerly called Palestine, it is attested from 1948.
A holy city for Jews, Christians, and Muslims; the capital of the ancient kingdom of Judah and of the modern state of Israel. The name means "city of peace." Jerusalem is often called Zion; Mount Zion is the hill on which the fortress of the city was built.
Note: Jerusalem and places nearby are the scenes of crucial events in the life of Jesus. (See Bethlehem and Calvary.)
Note: The "New Jerusalem" is mentioned in the Book of Revelation as the heavenly city, to be established at the end of time.
Capital of Israel and largest city in the country, located on a ridge west of the Dead Sea and the Jordan River. (See also under "The Bible.")
Note: The site of the city has been occupied since the Bronze Age.
Note: It was the capital of the ancient Hebrew kingdom under the kings David and Solomon.
Note: Known as the "Holy City," it is sacred to Jews, Christians, and Muslims.
Note: Conquest of Jerusalem was the goal of the early Crusades during the Middle Ages.
Note: After the creation of the state of Israel in 1948, Jerusalem was divided between Israel and Jordan. Following the Arab-Israeli conflict of 1967, Israel annexed the remainder of the city.
Note: The city is famous for its many sacred sights and shrines, including the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and the Dome of the Rock.
The name given to Jacob after he wrestled with God. Israel is also the name of the northern kingdom of the Israelites, when their nation was split in two after the death of King Solomon. (See under "World Geography.")
Republic in the Middle East, formerly part of Palestine. Israel is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria and Jordan to the east, the Gulf of Aqaba (an arm of the Red Sea) to the south, Egypt to the southwest, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. Its capital and largest city is Jerusalem.
Note: The state of Israel, a homeland for Jews worldwide, was proclaimed in 1948. Since then, conflict has arisen because of opposition by the surrounding Arab peoples to the formation of a Jewish state on what they consider Arab territory (see Arab-Israeli conflict).
Note: As a move toward permanent peace between Israel and the Arab states, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat met with U. S. President James Earl Carter in the United States and signed a peace treaty in 1979.
Note: The United States has been Israel's major supporter, but Israeli settlements on the West Bank strained U.S.-Israel relations.
Note: Periodic Palestinian intifadas against Israeli domination of the West Bank and Gaza Strip continue.
called also Salem, Ariel, Jebus, the "city of God," the "holy city;" by the modern Arabs el-Khuds, meaning "the holy;" once "the city of Judah" (2 Chr. 25:28). This name is in the original in the dual form, and means "possession of peace," or "foundation of peace." The dual form probably refers to the two mountains on which it was built, viz., Zion and Moriah; or, as some suppose, to the two parts of the city, the "upper" and the "lower city." Jerusalem is a "mountain city enthroned on a mountain fastness" (comp. Ps. 68:15, 16; 87:1; 125:2; 76:1, 2; 122:3). It stands on the edge of one of the highest table-lands in Palestine, and is surrounded on the south-eastern, the southern, and the western sides by deep and precipitous ravines. It is first mentioned in Scripture under the name Salem (Gen. 14:18; comp. Ps. 76:2). When first mentioned under the name Jerusalem, Adonizedek was its king (Josh. 10:1). It is afterwards named among the cities of Benjamin (Judg. 19:10; 1 Chr. 11:4); but in the time of David it was divided between Benjamin and Judah. After the death of Joshua the city was taken and set on fire by the men of Judah (Judg. 1:1-8); but the Jebusites were not wholly driven out of it. The city is not again mentioned till we are told that David brought the head of Goliath thither (1 Sam. 17:54). David afterwards led his forces against the Jebusites still residing within its walls, and drove them out, fixing his own dwelling on Zion, which he called "the city of David" (2 Sam. 5:5-9; 1 Chr. 11:4-8). Here he built an altar to the Lord on the threshing-floor of Araunah the Jebusite (2 Sam. 24:15-25), and thither he brought up the ark of the covenant and placed it in the new tabernacle which he had prepared for it. Jerusalem now became the capital of the kingdom. After the death of David, Solomon built the temple, a house for the name of the Lord, on Mount Moriah (B.C. 1010). He also greatly strengthened and adorned the city, and it became the great centre of all the civil and religious affairs of the nation (Deut. 12:5; comp. 12:14; 14:23; 16:11-16; Ps. 122). After the disruption of the kingdom on the accession to the throne of Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, Jerusalem became the capital of the kingdom of the two tribes. It was subsequently often taken and retaken by the Egyptians, the Assyrians, and by the kings of Israel (2 Kings 14:13, 14; 18:15, 16; 23:33-35; 24:14; 2 Chr. 12:9; 26:9; 27:3, 4; 29:3; 32:30; 33:11), till finally, for the abounding iniquities of the nation, after a siege of three years, it was taken and utterly destroyed, its walls razed to the ground, and its temple and palaces consumed by fire, by Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon (2 Kings 25; 2 Chr. 36; Jer. 39), B.C. 588. The desolation of the city and the land was completed by the retreat of the principal Jews into Egypt (Jer. 40-44), and by the final carrying captive into Babylon of all that still remained in the land (52:3), so that it was left without an inhabitant (B.C. 582). Compare the predictions, Deut. 28; Lev. 26:14-39. But the streets and walls of Jerusalem were again to be built, in troublous times (Dan. 9:16, 19, 25), after a captivity of seventy years. This restoration was begun B.C. 536, "in the first year of Cyrus" (Ezra 1:2, 3, 5-11). The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah contain the history of the re-building of the city and temple, and the restoration of the kingdom of the Jews, consisting of a portion of all the tribes. The kingdom thus constituted was for two centuries under the dominion of Persia, till B.C. 331; and thereafter, for about a century and a half, under the rulers of the Greek empire in Asia, till B.C. 167. For a century the Jews maintained their independence under native rulers, the Asmonean princes. At the close of this period they fell under the rule of Herod and of members of his family, but practically under Rome, till the time of the destruction of Jerusalem, A.D. 70. The city was then laid in ruins. The modern Jerusalem by-and-by began to be built over the immense beds of rubbish resulting from the overthrow of the ancient city; and whilst it occupies certainly the same site, there are no evidences that even the lines of its streets are now what they were in the ancient city. Till A.D. 131 the Jews who still lingered about Jerusalem quietly submitted to the Roman sway. But in that year the emperor (Hadrian), in order to hold them in subjection, rebuilt and fortified the city. The Jews, however, took possession of it, having risen under the leadership of one Bar-Chohaba (i.e., "the son of the star") in revolt against the Romans. Some four years afterwards (A.D. 135), however, they were driven out of it with great slaughter, and the city was again destroyed; and over its ruins was built a Roman city called Aelia Capitolina, a name which it retained till it fell under the dominion of the Mohammedans, when it was called el-Khuds, i.e., "the holy." In A.D. 326 Helena, mother of the emperor Constantine, made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem with the view of discovering the places mentioned in the life of our Lord. She caused a church to be built on what was then supposed to be the place of the nativity at Bethlehem. Constantine, animated by her example, searched for the holy sepulchre, and built over the supposed site a magnificent church, which was completed and dedicated A.D. 335. He relaxed the laws against the Jews till this time in force, and permitted them once a year to visit the city and wail over the desolation of "the holy and beautiful house." In A.D. 614 the Persians, after defeating the Roman forces of the emperor Heraclius, took Jerusalem by storm, and retained it till A.D. 637, when it was taken by the Arabians under the Khalif Omar. It remained in their possession till it passed, in A.D. 960, under the dominion of the Fatimite khalifs of Egypt, and in A.D. 1073 under the Turcomans. In A.D. 1099 the crusader Godfrey of Bouillon took the city from the Moslems with great slaughter, and was elected king of Jerusalem. He converted the Mosque of Omar into a Christian cathedral. During the eighty-eight years which followed, many churches and convents were erected in the holy city. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was rebuilt during this period, and it alone remains to this day. In A.D. 1187 the sultan Saladin wrested the city from the Christians. From that time to the present day, with few intervals, Jerusalem has remained in the hands of the Moslems. It has, however, during that period been again and again taken and retaken, demolished in great part and rebuilt, no city in the world having passed through so many vicissitudes. In the year 1850 the Greek and Latin monks residing in Jerusalem had a fierce dispute about the guardianship of what are called the "holy places." In this dispute the emperor Nicholas of Russia sided with the Greeks, and Louis Napoleon, the emperor of the French, with the Latins. This led the Turkish authorities to settle the question in a way unsatisfactory to Russia. Out of this there sprang the Crimean War, which was protracted and sanguinary, but which had important consequences in the way of breaking down the barriers of Turkish exclusiveness. Modern Jerusalem "lies near the summit of a broad mountain-ridge, which extends without interruption from the plain of Esdraelon to a line drawn between the southern end of the Dead Sea and the southeastern corner of the Mediterranean." This high, uneven table-land is everywhere from 20 to 25 geographical miles in breadth. It was anciently known as the mountains of Ephraim and Judah. "Jerusalem is a city of contrasts, and differs widely from Damascus, not merely because it is a stone town in mountains, whilst the latter is a mud city in a plain, but because while in Damascus Moslem religion and Oriental custom are unmixed with any foreign element, in Jerusalem every form of religion, every nationality of East and West, is represented at one time." Jerusalem is first mentioned under that name in the Book of Joshua, and the Tell-el-Amarna collection of tablets includes six letters from its Amorite king to Egypt, recording the attack of the Abiri about B.C. 1480. The name is there spelt Uru-Salim ("city of peace"). Another monumental record in which the Holy City is named is that of Sennacherib's attack in B.C. 702. The "camp of the Assyrians" was still shown about A.D. 70, on the flat ground to the north-west, included in the new quarter of the city. The city of David included both the upper city and Millo, and was surrounded by a wall built by David and Solomon, who appear to have restored the original Jebusite fortifications. The name Zion (or Sion) appears to have been, like Ariel ("the hearth of God"), a poetical term for Jerusalem, but in the Greek age was more specially used of the Temple hill. The priests' quarter grew up on Ophel, south of the Temple, where also was Solomon's Palace outside the original city of David. The walls of the city were extended by Jotham and Manasseh to include this suburb and the Temple (2 Chr. 27:3; 33:14). Jerusalem is now a town of some 50,000 inhabitants, with ancient mediaeval walls, partly on the old lines, but extending less far to the south. The traditional sites, as a rule, were first shown in the 4th and later centuries A.D., and have no authority. The results of excavation have, however, settled most of the disputed questions, the limits of the Temple area, and the course of the old walls having been traced.
the name conferred on Jacob after the great prayer-struggle at Peniel (Gen. 32:28), because "as a prince he had power with God and prevailed." (See JACOB.) This is the common name given to Jacob's descendants. The whole people of the twelve tribes are called "Israelites," the "children of Israel" (Josh. 3:17; 7:25; Judg. 8:27; Jer. 3:21), and the "house of Israel" (Ex. 16:31; 40:38). This name Israel is sometimes used emphatically for the true Israel (Ps. 73:1: Isa. 45:17; 49:3; John 1:47; Rom. 9:6; 11:26). After the death of Saul the ten tribes arrogated to themselves this name, as if they were the whole nation (2 Sam. 2:9, 10, 17, 28; 3:10, 17; 19:40-43), and the kings of the ten tribes were called "kings of Israel," while the kings of the two tribes were called "kings of Judah." After the Exile the name Israel was assumed as designating the entire nation.


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Casa de Haha Celebrates Four-Year Anniversary In Late-Night Style
Last night at Sweat Records in Little Haiti, Casa de Ha-Ha celebrated its four-year anniversary with a rollicking, side-splitting, original event. The monthly stand-up comedy forum successfully transformed itself into a late night talk show, with dynamic and all-around funnyman Daniel Reskin playing host a la Jimmy Fallon.
Reskin, dressed in an oversized suit, treated the standing-room only crowd to a motley of hilarious segues, interviews, and videos . The videos were both original and genuinely funny, particularly Food Laser, a behind-the-scenes mockumentary of a corporate sponsorship gone wrong.
Miami favorites Afrobeta (Cuci Amador and Tony Smurfio) provided the beats, playing The Roots to Reskin's Fallon. (Tony's afro is way better than Questlove's, in our opinion.)
Late-night guests included Otto van Schirach, with the hilarious Mr. Feathers, who were promoting their latest video, Salpica.
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| TheWayTheFeatherFalls chapter 1 . 12/27/2014
i think that this is a really important fic and i think that you have really made your point. i think that maybe you could have had it with one person asking her her story at the end; harry maybe? but a lovely story none the less
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a rather fresh take on the fat lady, I must say.
| deathbysharpie chapter 1 . 4/11/2010
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Nothing seems to strike fear and terror into the hearts of liberals like Rep. Trey Gowdy when he's on a passionate quest to uncover their dirty secrets and corruption.
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The e-retailer gives a big chunk of the credit to apps it launched last year.
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Mobile commerce sales are up tenfold in the first half of 2013 compared with the first half of 2012 at Joss & Main, reports the flash-sale e-retailer, which declines to reveal exact sales figures. It credits the growth to greater sales overall at the company, the introduction of apps in Q3 2012, and a constantly growing number of consumers using mobile devices to open e-mails, where Joss & Main announces its daily, limited-time sales. 40% of total web sales now come through smartphones and tablets, the home decor web retailer says.
"Joss & Main is growing at a solid pace overall, so our baseline is up a considerable amount," says Paul Toms, general manager. "Additionally, in June 2012 we introduced an iPhone app and an iPad app—we've seen almost 1 million downloads—and redesigned our m-commerce web site. We've invested a ton of time in improving the Joss & Main experience across all platforms and are very happy to see the results follow."
Toms says the third factor behind the tenfold growth in mobile sales is the increasing number of customers opening the company's marketing e-mails on mobile devices. Toms does not reveal e-mail figures, but marketing firm Experian Marketing Services in a recent study found that 50% of marketing e-mails overall are opened only on mobile devices. Mobile e-mail plays into flash-sale e-retailers' edge in mobile commerce, as these e-retailers offer limited-time sales that consumers can easily access anytime and anywhere on a smartphone.
"A big part of Joss & Main's business comes from our daily event e-mails, and e-mail continues to go more and more mobile," Toms says. "But we've also put hooks in place in e-mails, and on our site, that drive our users straight from the e-mail to the app if they have it installed. We really feel like the app experience is the best Joss & Main experience that you can have on a phone, so we make a concerted effort to direct our members there whenever possible."
Usually e-mails read on smartphones link consumers to mobile web sites; e-mails read on tablets go to the desktop version of a site or a tablet-optimized site. But a small number of retailers have learned how to make an e-mail when clicked on a smartphone or tablet check the device for the retailer's app, and, if present, open the app and send the consumer to the appropriate screen. If the app is not present, the e-mail then redirects the consumer to the appropriate version of the retailer's web site. Toms says redirecting e-mail readers to apps requires including a custom mobile protocol in marketing e-mails.
50% of Joss & Main purchases made through apps come from the smartphone app and 50% come from the tablet app, the company reports.
Joss & Main is No. 37 in the newly published Internet Retailer Mobile 500, with estimated 2013 mobile sales of $85.0 million, up 224% from $26.2 million in 2012, the Mobile 500 says.


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Kristin Cavallari's brother Michael Cavallari has been found dead, she confirmed Thursday, nearly two weeks after his car was found deserted in Utah.
"We have just been informed by the authorities my brother's body has been found," the reality TV veteran and fashion designer said in a statement obtained by a number of outlets, including the Los Angeles Times. "This is a very painful time and we are still processing it all. We kindly ask everyone please respect our privacy during our time of grieving."
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Sprinkle with lemon juice and salt.
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Calories 961 Calories from Fat 601
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Total Fat 69 g106.1%
Saturated Fat 29.9 g149.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 421 mg140.3%
Sodium 891 mg37.1%
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Protein 86 g172.5%
Vitamin A 28.2% Vitamin C 7.7%
Calcium 32.6% Iron 5.7%
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When teams play each other in the playoffs consecutive years, there should be some animosity building. That said, we'll see if the gauge on this changes by this time next week, but it's bottom-line absurd to be hyping this Lakers-Suns series as anything close to a blood-boiling rivalry.
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Rockstar Energy Suzuki's Kevin Strijbos finished third at Uddevalla and the Grand Prix of Sweden at the weekend, while teammate Clement Desalle suffered a huge crash.
Strijbos finished second in the opening moto behind Antonio Cairoli, with Desalle fourth. However, Desalle saw his championship hopes take a dent in the second moto.
In a wide, fast turn at the start of the race, Strijbos was forced wide across the front of the pack, clipping his teammate's front wheel and sending Desalle down.
Desalle ended up in the middle of the track, and was clipped by two riders behind.
Initial checks at the circuit showed no fractures, but more medical checks are planned with the Belgian in a lot of pain.
Strijbos went on to finish fourth and took third overall on his RM-Z450.
He said afterwards, "A good GP for me but I expected a little bit more after the first moto. I rode pretty good and had some nice lines. I felt fast out there.
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Desalle commented, "I'm really in a lot of pain. The scans showed that nothing was broken or damaged but I can hardly move and I have this burning sensation but the skin isn't broken. It is strange.
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Does More Protein Help Prevent Hair Loss??
So I've seen a lot of posts about hair loss. I'm only 4 weeks out so I'm not to that 3-4 month mark yet, but I was wondering if anyone knew about this. If you eat more protein and keep your levels high (75-90gm/day) will that help prevent hair loss, or is it just an inevitable part of this process? I realize there are things that come with the WLS "deal" so I'm not complaining, just want to prepare. Thanks guys!
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There are a number of things that can cause hair loss, and lack of protein is one of them. So getting enough protein will prevent hair loss due to lack of protein, yes. However, hair loss can also be a side effect of general anesthesia, and protein will not counteract that.
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
It is generally inevitable. No amount of protein, supplements, shampoos, creams, lotions or potions will stop the process. Your hair will usually become thinner and it will grow back. Don't waste your time, energy or money trying to stop it because it won't work. For most of us, it is not that bad.
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I was taking 70 - 100 g of protein per day, pre-op. I spent 4 days with zero protein (one day pre-op, and three days postop) and 70 - 100 g of protein postop. Still lost about half of my volume. I was the only one who noticed. Protein alone won't do it.
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There isn't much you can do about hair loss at all. You can do some things to help with new hair growth, but you can't prevent the loss of the hair. DAVE
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No, getting MORE protein does not PREVENT hair loss (because it is not a shortage of protein that causes it), but not getting ENOUGH protein will make the hair loss worse.
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I am kind of amazed that I have not seen anyone mention that too much protein can harm the kidneys. The kidneys filter the protein you take in and have to work extra hard if too much is ingested. Stick to what your Dr. or NUT suggests. Hair loss may or may not occur - more likely it will but it is temporary.
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Hi, I would like to add that any major trauma to the body such as a major surgery can cause hair loss. The surgery itself takes a huge toll on the body and in it's process to heal itself, hair is lost. However, vitamin deficiency and lack of good nutrition in general can speed up hair loss. So can a large amount of stress. I myself am 2 1/2 yrs post op but i gained so much weight back(another story) and still have hair loss. If I run my fingers through my hair some comes out(not a large amount though or I'd be worried). I was told to try taking the supplement Biotin. You can get it over the o****er at most pharmacies. It naturally strenthens the hair and can help slpw down hair loss. I would suggest trying that stleast short term while your body fully heals. Good luck!


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Wisconsin to get $34.2 million in U.S. funds for restoration efforts
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will distribute a record $1.1 billion to states in 2014 as part of the agency's Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration programs.
Wisconsin will receive $34.2 million, most in state history. The allocation includes a record $23.4 million in wildlife funds, commonly known as Pittman-Robertson, and $10.8 million in fish restoration funds, or Dingell-Johnson.
The money is raised through excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, hunting equipment, fishing tackle and boat fuel. The service apportions the funds to all 50 states.
"Anyone who enjoys our nation's outdoor heritage should thank hunters, anglers, recreational boaters and target shooters," said Dan Ashe, director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. "Through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program, these individuals have created a 75-year legacy for conservation of critical wildlife habitat and improved access to the outdoors for everyone."
The 2014 distributions are $238 million more than last year due to higher sales of firearms and ammunition, and because some 2013 funds were held back due to the government sequester.
The Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Program apportionment for 2014 is a record $760.9 million, which includes $20 million that was sequestered from fiscal year 2013 but later returned to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund.
The Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration Program apportionment for 2014 totals $325.7 million, which includes $18.5 million that was sequestered from fiscal year 2013 but subsequently returned to the Sport Fish Restoration Trust Fund.
The fiscal year 2014 Sport Fish Restoration apportionment is $34.1 million lower than fiscal year 2013 due to lower domestic fishing equipment excise tax receipts.
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Ran out of gas???
So I was driving my son to daycare today and realized I was losing power. I would lose all power going up a hill. Sat for a minute, and then finally made it up the hill but came to a stop again. Finally realized I was out of gas even though it showed I still had 1/4 tank. What the?? :banghead: Called my dad and he drove me a couple gallons over and was on my way. Is this normal? Anyway to fix this?
These gauges are known to not be too accurate. I believe in my owner's manual for my 89 it's supposed to be accurate to within 1/4 tank. That's not an excuse. Some are more accurate than others. You'll probably notice that when it's full it's past the full mark. Some register by almost another 1/4 tank. You could go through the headache of dropping the tank and replacing the sending unit but that might cause many additional problems. I would recommend you leave it alone and treat the 1/4 mark as "empty".
dang, something is up with your guage I would think... does it ever change or is it stuck on 1/4?
I was always told with a Jeep, when it says E its EMPTY. No going under the E with this one!!! I imagined that was your issue until I read further on.
Thanks! I am not messing with the fuel sending unit. I will keep track by miles as well. It doesn't go below 1/4 tank but goes up to full when I fill it up.
With winter coming on, it's good advice to keep the gas tank FULL, never let it get below half a tank. Otherwise you get condensation (WATER) in the gas tank and eventually you'll be down to the bottom of the tank and start sucking it up. So good rule of thumb...down a 1/4 tank, get it filled! Less shock at the price that way also.
Will do. Thanks for the advice!
Haha, thanks. I was just glad my engine wasn't dying or something electrical was wrong. :thumb:
I have had a similar issue, when mine gets around 1/4 tank and I take a sharp turn, it's like I just ran out of gas and a few seconds of coasting and everything is back to normal. It's like a built in retard switch that slaps you in the face saying "time for gas". lol
Join the crowd of 1/4 full jeepers. Mine has always run out at 1/4, don't know why buy I have heard this many times from other YJ owners.
Haha! I guess I am now a member of 1/4 full jeepers club!
How can a jeep owner run out of gas?
We all know you need to top it off every few miles.. Our gas milage is so great.
when I had my yj Iran out of gas a few times and noticed this seemed to have a bad effect on my fuel pump,replaced two of them,was that just a coincidence?I dont think so,I think running that pump dry hastens it"s failure.Any opinions?Am I right in assuming this?
paulpa, you are right in assuming that a dry tank is harmful to the pump...gas is what lubricates the pump and trying to crank any engine with an empty tank will burn up the pump..
I think I drove about 30-40 miles after the needle stopped moving up when I started the jeep and only put in 18 gallons. I must be one of the lucky ones...
I usually fill it around 1/3 tank.
I will be filling my tank up when the needle is at 1/2 tank from now on!! :thumb:
I just found out i'm also a member of the 1/4 tank club the hard way!!!
I am now a member. Good thing I have understanding coworkers who will give me a ride.
This sucks, I've only had the YJ for a week!:rolleyes:
I'm jumping in a bit late and this may have been addressed but is there any damage to the skidplate that may be pushing up on the tank? I put a small dent in mine once, enough to push on the plastic tank a bit and it messed with the accuracy of the gauge, showed 1/4 and was empty. Pulled the plate, pounded it out and it was good to go.
I'm in the club too. 92YJ. Thought I had plenty of fuel, but was climbing up the Grapevine and found out the hard way that on a sharp angle, pump stops picking up fuel. Had at least three gallons left. Now I always reset trip odometer every fill and figure a conservative range of 200 miles. Also carry two gallons for emergency. It's a Jeep thing, but I still love it. Just turned 185,000 and runs strong. Wants to go 85-90 on Highway 5. Also know that keeping it at 65-70 helps get to 17-18mpg. Flat windshield kills performance at high speeds.
Never got a chance to join the club... My fuel gauge said 1/2 tank once and I put 13 gallons into it. After that happened I said eff that. Now I reset my mileage and fill up every time I hit 100 miles.
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