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Renault Duster Gets A Price Cut Of Up To Rs 1 Lakh
The top-end Renault Duster RXZ 110PS Diesel is now cheaper than the Hyundai Creta SX (O) diesel manual by Rs 2.73 lakh!
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|Engine Type
The number of cylinders that make up the engine and the way they are arranged within it. The common forms of arrangement are In-Line, V-Type and Flat engines.
|dCi THP Diesel Engine
|Engine Description
|1.5-litre 83.8bhp 16V dCi THP Diesel Engine
|Engine Displacement(cc)
The maximum amount of fuel that the engine can burn in one complete cycle of all the cylinders together.
|No. of Cylinders
|Maximum Power
The amount of work the engine can do over a period of time. It is measured in Horsepower.
One Horsepower is equal to the energy needed to lift 550 pounds at a height of one foot for one second. 1 PS=1.01387 bhp
|Maximum Torque
The maximum power output the engine can produce over a particular range of speed.
|Valves Per Cylinder
|Valve Configuration
The system of valves that lets the fuel charges in and lets the exhaust gases out.
|Fuel Supply System
The system that delivers fuel to the engine as per its needs.
|Bore x Stroke
Diameter of the piston STROKE- distance the piston moves from top to bottom.
|Compression Ratio
Ratio of the volume of cylinder when the piston is at the bottom of its rotation (X), to the volume of the cylinder when it is at the top of its rotation (Y).
Mathematically it is expressed as X/Y: 1. It is used to measure performance of the engine.
|Turbo Charger
A compressor used in engine to increase its power output by increasing the mass of air and fuel entering the engine.
They offer a considerable increase in engine power with only a slight increase in weight. Turbochargers work better on Diesel engines.
|Super Charger
A compressor used to pump fuel-air mixture under pressure into the engine to improve its efficiency and thus increase its output power.
|Transmission Type
The mechanism by which power is transmitted from the engine to the wheels.
Transmission type could be Manual,Automatic, Continuously Variable Transmission, or Semi-Automatic.
|Gear box
|5 speed
|Drive Type
This refers to the wheel(s) that are driven by the entire moving part of the car Engine, clutch, transmission, driveshaft, differential, axles, etc.
A device used to reduce the power required to maintain driving speed in a specific range thus helping the vehicle reduce fuel consumption, engine noise and engine wear.
|Clutch Type
|Suspension system
|Front Suspension
The system of springs, shockers, joints, etc., that connect the vehicle to its wheels.
The suspension system helps absorb the shock of bumps on the road and keep the wheels in constant contact with the road,
thereby improving control and traction.
|MacPherson Strut
|Rear Suspension
The system of springs, shockers, joints, etc., that connect the vehicle to its wheels.
The suspension system helps absorb the shock of bumps on the road and keep the wheels in constant contact with the road, thereby improving control and traction.
|Trailing Arm
|ShockAbsorbers Type
|Double Acting
|Steering Type
Steering type implies how the collection of rod,levers etc. connected to the front wheels of a vehicle,
make the vehicle turn in the direction desired by the driver. It is either manually done or power driven.
|Steering Column
|Steering Gear Type
The mechanism by which the rotary motion of the steering wheel is converted to straight line motion required to move a car.
|Rack & Pinion
|Turning Radius (wheel base)
The diameter of the circle created by the outer front wheel when the vehicle takes a full turn.
The lower the Turning Radius the lesser the space the car requires to make a turn.
|5.2 metres
|Brake system
|Front Brake Type
|Rear Brake Type
|Top Speed
|156 Kmph
|Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
|13.9 Seconds
|Drag Coefficient
It is a number that defines the air resistance on the forward movement of the vehicle. The lower the coefficient the smoother is the movement of the car at high speeds.
|Mileage (ARAI) kmpl
|Fuel Type
|Fuel Tank Capacity (Liters)
|Tyre Size
|Tyre Type
|Wheel Size
|16 Inch
|Alloy Wheel Size
|Other specifications
|Seating Capacity
|No of Doors
|No of Floors
|Payload & Towing
|Cargo Volume
|Car details
|Country of Assembly
|Country of Manufacture
|Warranty Time
Warranty (distance) or Warranty (years) which ever comes first.
|2 Years
|Warranty Distance
Warranty (distance) or Warranty (years) which ever comes first.
|50000 Kms
|Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxE Transmission
|Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxE Interior
|Cederwood Black Interior Colour Harmony
Woven Seat Fabric Type
Dark Chrome Centre Fascia Finish
Silver Grey Door Trim Decorative Strip & Grab Handle
Inside Door Handle Finish (Black)
|Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxE Exterior
| New Dual Winged Front Grille
New Hawk Eye Cluster Headlamps
2 Tone Body Coloured Front Bumper
Black Door Side Sill
New Waterfall LED Tail Lamps
Black New Kayak Roof Rails
Full Wheel Cover With Renault Logo
Black Outside Door Handle Finish
Black Outside Rear View Mirrors
|Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxE Suspension System
|MacPherson Strut
|Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxE Steering
|Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxE Tyres
|Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxE Engine
|1.5-litre dCi THP Diesel Engine
|Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxE Comfort & Convenience
|Versatile Rear Parcel Shelf With Storage Space
|Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxE Fuel
|Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxE Brake System
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|Ex-showroom Price
|New Delhi
|Rs 7.95 - 12.79 Lakh*
|Rs 7.95 - 12.84 Lakh*
|Rs 7.95 - 12.84 Lakh*
|Rs 7.95 - 12.84 Lakh*
|Rs 7.95 - 12.84 Lakh*
|Rs 7.95 - 12.84 Lakh*
|Rs 7.95 - 12.84 Lakh*
|Rs 7.95 - 12.84 Lakh*
|Exterior dimension
|Ground Clearance
|Ground Clearance Unladen
|Wheel Base
|Front Tread
Front tread is the distance between the center of
the left front wheel and the center of the right front wheel.
|Rear Tread
Rear tread is the distance between the center of
the left rear wheel and the center of the right rear wheel.
|Kerb Weight
|Gross Weight
Gross weight is the total weight of an automobile
when fully loaded with passengers and/or cargo.
The difference between Gross Weight and Kerb Weight is
the total passenger and cargo weight capacity of the vehicle.
It is also called Laden Weight.
|INTERIOR dimension
|Front Headroom
|Front Legroom
|Rear Headroom
|Rear Legroom
India's automobile market is currently flooded with back to back models and exclusive editions, as companies are lining up with their latest versions to boost their sales. Now, Renault India is the latest to launch the refurbished version of its premium SUV model Duster. At the same time, it has also updated the entire fleet of variants and added a few additional features to this series. Beside this, it also made changes to the interiors of this SUV that renders an astounding new look to the cabin. Among all the variants, the Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxE is the entry level variant, which has not received much of changes like its top end variants. Powering this trim is the same 1.5-litre diesel engine that produces the same power and torque and is delivered to the front wheels through a 5-speed manual gearbox. In terms of changes, its dashboard is now fitted with a 3-dial techno instrument cluster that has chrome surround. Although it is the base trim, it gets a few chrome and metallic accents inside the cabin that gives a sublime stance to the cabin. On the other hand, its exteriors remains to be same as its predecessor without any change to its cosmetics. This vehicle is currently placed against the likes of Mahindra Scorpio, Tata Safari Storme, Nissan Terrano and others in this segment.
The external appearance of this vehicle looks entirely same, as changes are made only to the interiors. This vehicle looks quite attractive yet aggressive owing to its sporty cosmetics. Its front facade has a radiant dual barrel headlight cluster that houses turn indicators and powerful halogen headlamps. In the center, its has a very decent radiator grille that is done up with chrome accents and embedded with the company's insignia. Its front facade also has a dual tone bumper that is embodied with a small air intake section for better ventilation for engine cooling. Coming to the side facet, it has massive fenders that are skilfully fitted with sturdy set of steel rims. These are further embraced with full wheel covers that renders it a decent look. Coming to the rear end, this SUV has a bold structure featuring a masculine tailgate and rugged bumper. At the same time, it is also decorated with a few chrome accents that compliments its decent stance. This vehicle is currently available in a total of seven exterior paint options like Fiery Red, Graphite Grey, Woodland Brown, Supreme White, Galaxy Grey, Moonlight Silver and Amazon Green.
The interior section of this Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxE variant has received very few updates unlike its top end variants. Its steering wheel gets a minor tweak with a few metallic accents, while its company's logo has been repositioned. Its dashboard is now fitted with 3-dial Techno sporty instrument cluster including a multi-information display that offers all the information required to keep the driver updated. It also gets trendy dials along with white illumination that enhances its classy appeal. Beside these, the automaker has updated the seat covers for rendering a premium look to the interiors. All the seats inside are ergonomically designed and are integrated with head restraints for better support. Its rear bench seat also has a 60:40 split folding facility that, which is helpful to increase the boot volume. There are number of utility based features provided inside the cabin including an inside rear view mirror, drink holders and dual front sun visors.
Engine and Performance:
The car maker has equipped this trim with the same 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine that has an advanced common rail fuel injection technology. It has not received much of tweaks and it continuous to run on DOHC valve configuration with 4-cylinders and 16-valves, which displaces 1461cc. This power plant has the ability to unleash a maximum power of 83.8bhp at 3750rpm and yields a commanding torque output of 200Nm at 2200rpm. This power plant is skilfully paired to a five speed manual transmission gearbox that delivers the torque output to the front wheels. The manufacturer claims that the vehicle is capable of delivering a peak mileage of 19.87 Kmpl, which is rather impressive.
Braking and Handling:
In terms of braking, this vehicle retains the same braking mechanism like its outgoing model with ventilated disc at front and drum brakes at rear. These brakes works efficiently in any road condition and keeps the vehicle stable. Coming to the suspension, this SUV's front axle is fitted with McPherson strut system, whereas its rear axle is fitted with torsion arm system. In addition to these, both the axles are also loaded with coil springs and double acting shock absorbers that helps to keep this SUV stable on any road condition. On the other hand, the manufacturer has blessed this vehicle with an advanced power assisted steering system that offers precise response and supports a minimum turning radius of just 5.2-meters.
Comfort Features:
Coming to the comfort aspects, this Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxE trim is fitted with all the standard comfort features that are essential for a stress-free driving experience. The manufacturer has equipped this base trim with a manually operated air conditioning system including a pollen filter and heater, which keeps the entire ambiance pleasant. This base variant also gets a list of other features include keyless entry system, front power windows, power assisted steering with tilt column, internally adjustable outside mirrors, electric back door release, one touch turn indicator, digital clock and passenger vanity mirror. In addition to these, this trim also gets front seat back pocket, two cup holders, bottle holder on console, rear seat center armrest and a versatile rear parcel shelf with storage tray.
Safety Features:
The manufacturer has made use of high tensile steel to build this SUV and incorporated it with impact protection beams for minimizing the risk of injury to the occupants. At the same time, this Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxE trim gets a small list of protective aspects including an advanced engine immobilizer, engine protective under guard, central locking system, powerful headlamps, dual horn and door open warning lamp.
1. Improved interiors with better leg and shoulder space.
2. Price range is rather competitive.
1. There are no updates given to its exteriors.
2. More features can be given as standard.
The top-end Renault Duster RXZ 110PS Diesel is now cheaper than the Hyundai Creta SX (O) diesel manual by Rs 2.73 lakh!
It is expected to be a crossover with a coupe-like roofline and will probably sit above the Duster and the Captur as a midsize SUV offering
Like the previous model, the thoroughly updated 2018 Duster gets just a 3-star rating in the stringent than ever Euro NCAP crash tests
The thoroughly updated 2018 Duster irons out a few wrinkles in the earlier avatar's packaging with added safety features and extra goodies!
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How many here would actually give up the internet in protest?
An interesting question, but how about this one instead:
How many here would actually give up BROADBAND internet in protest?
I seriously considered sticking with my narrowband ISP in protest of the madness that's going on in the cable/DSL industry. Yes, I love high bandwidth, but I love the security / stability / competition / freedom that narrowbanders provide a wee bit more. In the end I went with getting a cable modem once it finally reached my suburb, but if I have to drop it in the future to avoid censorship issues and price hikes and copyright baron monitoring... I will.
The Internet is only as free as the next link up the chain, folks. Be careful who you latch on to.
Or they can change their name to McDonalds.com and get a $1billion VC funding, that way you don't need customers. What a brilliant idea.You "vote" every time you do business with a company - or choose not to. McDonalds and Starbucks are popular because lots of people freely choose to spend their money there. If people decide en masse not to do business with McDonalds, there's nothing they can do, they'll simply go bankrupt
Oh wait...
FCC - Pandora's box is already open, this is a pitiful attempt to close it. Next time I'll vote Democrat, trouble is I'm not in the US, but anyway they have my karma vote.
Alriiiiight at least the time-old philosophical question is going to be answered within 30 years - Is rule by a handful of megacorporations more or less oppressive than a Communist Government/Dictatorship?
I get the feeling the FCC ruling isn't that bad, it doesn't affect dial-ups status of Telco-rule-protected so people that *really* want freedom have that alternative. I now expect CDBPPTA to be shelved, there's no need for CDBPPTA compliant routers to replace the existing dumb packet forwarding Cisco/more advanced SONET infrastructure.
Yeah it does, but I'm not so sure that this is all that bad. Everybody flame me if you want, but at least let me explain my reasoning. Right now, my local telco has an absolute stranglehold on service in my area. Forget about DSL -- not even available here. My cable company has a stranglehold on TV (never mind the fact that I actually like my cable company -- it's a rather small one). For the first time, though, my cable company is planning on offering telephony over IP, which will provide direct competition with the behemoth that runs the phone service. Cable is the first technology in decades that poses a threat to the rather well entrenched baby bells. I can easily see how forcing them to share their infrastructure will reduce the short-term profitability of providing these services.
Now, here's what I'm hoping will happen: My cable company picks up steam and goes head to head in competition with my telco. Prices drop in the battle, and service improves. Then, the FCC reconsiders its decision (because my cable company is now providing phone service too), and forces the cable company to allow startups a chance to get into the business.
On top of all of this, I believe that startups should only be allowed access to an existing companies equipment for a specified period of time. I believe this will provide incentive to build their own infrastructure.
Finally, I'd like to submit one last idea. Right now, there are three technologies that are capable of providing good TV, Internet and Telephony services. That would be the telephone companies' copper (or fiber), the cable companies' coax (or fiber) and wireless broadband. If all of these technologies can provide the same services, I really don't care if each is a monopoly. As long as they compete with each other, prices will go down and service will go up. What I don't want to see is one company controlling all of these technologies in the same area.
OK. Am I wrong? Correct my thinking if I am.
I'm not so certain about everyone building their own infrastructure - seems like a waste of resources. What would have happened if every auto maker had to build their own highways?
I don't claim to know how the details would work, but it seems the information infrastructure should be public domain. Perhaps the feds should reimburse companies for existing infrastructure and contract with private entities to provide maintenance, upgrades, and expansions. That way, startups wouldn't have to undergo the horrendous process of petitioning monopolies and/or the courts for access rights.
My $0.02 US worth.
What is needed is one company controlling the local infrastructure, and charging for access to it. The access cost would have to cover the cost of installation, maintenance, and upgrades.
The decision in March to let cable companies exclude competitors does seem to violate common carriage and will probably disappear after either a short or long series of appeals.
Likewise with the cable companies deciding what content is allowed on their pipes. I can't see that holding up under scrutiny either.
So, imagine what internet access would be like if the govt managed the last mile. It'd take 3 days for someone to walk over to the dslam and notice that now _both_ power supplies had failed (the primary having failed 6 months prior and no one cared at the time). it'd take another 2 weeks to get someone from the Power-Supply-Installers union to replace them both (finding this person would require 2 or more layers of contracting agencies).
You described almost perfectly my nine days of downtime on a DSL line provided by... Ameritech, in Ohio.
It's not being the government that causes such inefficiency. It's the lack of competition. Or are you used to getting spectacular service from your privately owned cable company?
...a big part of what's holding back many telco's and cable companies in rural areas is the fact that they have to share their lines (which means they make the investment, but get no return)....
Incorrect. The ILECs can and do charge for line-sharing, often to excess depending on the pliability of state regulators.
"All the better to monitor you with, my dear."
...for unfiltered IP access. As the article so insightfully points out, the issue isn't cost or even availability, it's that pretty soon the companies that rent you a cable modem or DSL connection will be the same companies that own (or have an interest in) a whole stack of content. These are the people who bought the DMCA, the people who want to buy DRM legislation like the SSSCA in its various incarnations. Now they will control the creation, the ownership, the distribution and the delivery of content. So much for the original intent of copyright law.
Ask yourself this: when your choice of access is a subsidiary or partner of either Disney or AOL-Time Warner, why would they even need to buy legislation? For your safety and convenience, they can just block everything except port 80, map that to their caching proxies, and firewall off any part of the 'net that challenges their profit models.
You think they won't or can't do it? Why not?. The FCC's position is that competition should be across technologies, not within technologies, and they seem to be lumping cable and DSL in as one technology. The cable/DSL providers could offer (e.g.) filtered 2048/64 cable modem or DSL for a giveaway price of $10 a month; if the competition is $100 a month 512/128 satellite service, or a range limited and contended 2.4Ghz wireless service, then that will just about kill off the idea of unrestricted residential (not consumer, dammit) broadband. That's quite apart from rate/bandwidth capping and billing depending on whether you're downloading content that you've bought from your provider, or if you're daring to go out onto the big wide internet.
Yes, I know that we've no right to demand cheap unrestricted content, and that we should vote with our wallets and so on. But here's something to think about. If you truly believe that an unregulated free market will take care of this, then you wouldn't object to a shell corporation representing the Chinese government buying AOL-Time Warner or AT&T-Comcast and owning 40% or more of the cable networks in the USA, right?
I use that example because the free market, in its purest sense, means that anyone who can afford to buy or do something should be able to do it. The assumption is that purchasing power is obtained through persuading people to give you money of their own free will, and that your actions will continue to be along those popular lines. There are holes big enough to sail an oil tanker through in that theory, the biggest being that once you get in a position to demand money, or you sell a service that has no effective competition, or (my example) you are spending the taxes you collectd from taxing a billion people, then you can continue to leverage that hold indefinitely, especially if there's a large capital investment cost to entering the market.
Capitalism suffers from exactly the same problem as communism: it works great in theory, because it assumes that people are basically good and honest and will cooperate with the spirit as well as the letter of the system. In practice, any system of human governance or interaction requires constant vigilance to prevent tyranny, even if that tyranny comes wearing a pair of big friendly round Mouse ears. I think we need to be asking our government if they understand that the whole point of the Constitution and of the American State is to prevent situations where We, the People can be oppressed and (de facto) taxed without representation. I'd say we're well past that point already; the only question is how far we'll push it before we either see mass civil disobedience, or we tear up the Constitution and start over with a political version of an End User License Agreement, complete with all the usual disclaimers of warranty.
Capitalism suffers from exactly the same problem as communism: it works great in theory, because it assumes that people are basically good and honest and will cooperate with the spirit as well as the letter of the system.
Seemingly unbeknownst to many in the USA we actually have access to the Internet here in Europe. I believe it is available in Australia and Japan too.
Certainly in the UK we have similar sorts of difficulties with broadband access, with an effective monopoly supplier in the shape of British Telecom. However, I wouldn't glorify this with an article containing a line like "BT is taking over control of the Internet". Hyperbole anyone?
If the government steps aside, they say, robust competition will develop between different technology "platforms" such as cable, phone, satellite and local wireless, giving consumers plenty of choices and stimulating a build-out of broadband infrastructure at the same time.
"If you have competition between platforms, consumers will be better off," says Randolph May, a communications policy expert with the Progress and Freedom Foundation. "The problem is that [regulation] impedes investment and new entrants to the market."
Separate platforms exist for separate purposes, and have separate capabilities. While I am as enamored of Bluetooth as anyone it is not the same as a fat cable pipe.
The FCC rulings do not (as I understand them) prohibit one company from owning multiple "platforms" If the local wireless net, and cable, and DSL all come from the same source then nothing has been gained.
In any location where one company has a monopoly on most services such as broadband, etc. Where is the incentive to develop a new "platform"? If a town has cable and DSL controlled by AOL then I have little or no incentive to develop a wireless alternative there. The startup costs will be (as they are for anything) huge. In order to break even (until I get a lot of subscribers) I will have to charge more than AOL can charge. So, while I am depleting my cash reserves trying to undersell them they are a) selling at a fraction lower than me, and b) blocking my ads from running and my web page from working on "their" lines and c)running news on their service saying that I torture kittens in my spare time. Then once I'm gone they can jack up the prices again.
Where is the incentive to invest in infrastructure going to come from? Once you have a service that "works" and are facing no competition, why upgrade? Why waste your cash reserves on making life better for your captive audience when you could be working on expanding your audience.
Monopolies are only good for themselves, and the economists that they pay.
Thats 7 too many companies for a monopoly! People say monopoly way too much.
Perhaps they do say monopoly way too much, but the word is still appropriate here. In the US, it is generally the case (in fact, always the case, as far as I am aware) that each local market is a monopoly. There are 8 companies in the US for cable, but only one in any given service area.
Simple, really. How many cable companies offer service in your area? If the answer is "1" as it is for most people in the U.S., then you have a monopoly.
The idea with platform competition - that is to say, that cable broadband competes with DSL - is that it's only partially true. There are high costs to get equipment, so that once you have cable, for example, you are unlikely to switch to DSL (with the attendent $200 installation if you can't find a deal). Also, since all of the broadband services look at their competition only within their platform when it comes to services and prices, the services tend to be poor and the prices high, since most broadband providers have no competition within their platform and service area.
On the other hand, I suspect that this will drive the community network connections forward, which is a good thing. Many developers in my region (DFW) are now building their developments with the homeowners' association controlling a preinstalled network with usually at least a T3 out (for about 100 houses), and sometimes more. All the houses are pre-wired, and you pay for the service monthly, at generally very low rates.
But the far more urgent concern is that media conglomerates will use their control over broadband pipes to restrict access to content, information, or technologies that compete with their own content or otherwise threaten their interests.In a democracy, those who control the flow of information control the country. Grassroots movements can't get started without free communication, and as the Internet is becoming an increasingly used political sounding board, this deregulation will give the media companies more power than we realize. Unlike the government, which is required by the Constitution to allow free speech, the media companies have no such requirement - they can deny access to anyone without any justification whatsoever. Those with views unpopular (say Jews, Christians, or Muslims...) or critical of the ISP, may find themselves silenced without any legal recourse.
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Over the past several days I have been researching photographers for a project I am planning to begin work on over the next couple of weeks. I have been looking into portrait photography as a way of branching out since most of my past work has been in still-lives, architecture, and landscape and discovered two portrait photographers whose work I really enjoy. One that I discovered is a man named Yousuf Karsh. His photos are truly captivating. He brings his subjects to life, or rather displays the life of each subject, in his beautifully detailed photographs that are notable for their depth, detail, and dimensionality. Looking at these photos it seems that the subject could catch your eye and strike up a conversation – it is as if they are truly present in the room with the viewer. Two of my favorite Karsh portraits are the portraits of Albert Einstein and Fidel Castro.
This portrait of what Karsh calls a "simple, kindly, almost childlike man" is beautiful in its simplicity. This face has become an icon symbolizing a great mind and all its wonderful accomplishments, but Karsh's photo shows more – the soft detail, the expression of peaceful wisdom, and the kindly gesture emphasize the human element to connect with the viewer. This is more than a picture: it is a character study.
This is without doubt one of the most arresting photographs I have ever seen. Most people know about Fidel Castro and his leadership of the Cuban government and the effect it has had on the history of our modern world, both socially and politically, but when I saw this photo there was a brief moment where I forgot to breathe. This man who, like Einstein, is an icon of sorts – almost more of a pop-culture reference than a person, at this point – was suddenly so intensely real and human that I was taken aback. Perhaps it is in part a result of my age, but I had never thought of Castro in that way before. His expression speaks to a fierce determination and confidence, despite the fact that Karsh states that Castro entered the room "looking grave and tired" and moved "with a weary gesture". Regardless of how I have ever felt about his politics and leadership, this fascinating photo makes me want to know more about Castro the man than I ever wanted to know about Castro the political figure.
Yousuf Karsh is capable of what I will always strive for in my photographs – to show things as they are rather than how they "should" or are perceived to be. The truth contained in these images is astounding and the humanity of the subjects beautiful.
Photos: Yousuf Karsh
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40 Under 40 - Jeremy Luginbill
Age: 37.
Place of birth: Newton.
Where do you live? Wichita, Sleepy Hollow, but that will be changing soon.
Spouse: Emily Luginbill.
Children: Isabelle, 10; Joseph, 4; Bridget, 4; Molly, 3.
Hobbies: With a small business to run and four wonderfully entertaining kids running around there isn't a ton of time for hobbies. However, when I do have time I am a bit of a sci-fi movie fan, love listening to new music, will read a good book and love anything relating to automobiles.
Last book read: "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins.
Favorite book: There are many, but one tends to stand out: "Still Life with Woodpecker," by Tom Robbins.
Last movie seen: ³Battle: Los Angeles.²
Favorite movie: Narrowing down to one is impossible, but here are three that I love: the original "Alien," "Blade Runner" and the original "Psycho."
Last concert seen: Wilco.
Favorite musician: Depends on mood. Miles Davis is always good.
Favorite website: Right now it's Reddit.com, but that could change by tomorrow.
Favorite business lunch spot: I'm usually eating at my desk.
Person I would most like to go to lunch with: Anyone, as I¹m usually eating at my desk.
Mentor: My father, Errol Luginbill. It took me some time to realize it, but there is no one single person that has provided me with more insight into family, business and life in general.
Best business advice for others: Surround yourself with good people. It makes all the difference.
Favorite quote: "If something's worth doing, it¹s worth doing well." I attribute this to my father as he used to use it all the time when I was younger.
Fantasy job: I love my current job, but if I were allowed to do anything it would be a driver in a racecar. That is my childhood (and adult) fantasy.
What is your dream vacation? A white sandy beach with clear blue water, my beautiful wife by my side, an adult beverage in hand and no interruptions. Perfect.
Mac or PC? Most definitely Mac!
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I have lost count of how many times I have spent early January in NYC at the Javits Center at the NRF Big Show trolling technology booths in search of an affordable solution that actually does what it claims to improve retail business. If you are already registered, here is my best advice on how to use your time wisely and efficiently.
- Build a schedule. Go into the event with a schedule. I break it into half hour increments. First, I populate it with the 3-4 presentations I want to see, then I start setting vendor appointments.
- Divide and Conquer. If you are travelling with a team of people, make sure to have a planning session beforehand to divide up assignments, vendors, presentations and agree on joint and individual messages and meetings. Make sure everyone has cell phone and hotel details.
- Speaking of presentations, be choosy. Rarely are these sessions full of insight and direction. Attend the sessions for only a few reasons: you want to connect with the presenter (make sure to build in time to loiter after the session and have a 1 minute pitch ready to go) or you have an important question you want to pose. Rarely will you get any insight into how a competitor is doing anything interesting and if it is a vendor-supported presentation, expect to get something that basically sounds like a sales pitch
- Stay in the hotels with bus service. This will save you money and time. There is not a convenient subway stop near Javits and taxis will cost you more that they are worth. To avoid long lines for the buses, arrive at the hall early and leave early. Try to make your way off the floor by 3:30.
- Eat somewhere else. There are no good food options at Javits. Food is bad – and frankly, there is no reason to eat bad food in New York. Eat breakfast offsite, bring a piece of fruit or bar to munch and get out into the city for all of your meals.
- Party with the Big Guys. Do not be shy about asking the big players to get you tickets to their after hours parties. JDA, Oracle, Microsoft and IBM all have some kind of social event. Get a ticket and have a ball.
- Know what you are looking for. It is easy to get distracted.Bored booth guys are happy to while away your time showing you a markdown optimization tool for an hour when you really need to find a CRM solution. Write down the specific solutions you need and only take appointments with viable providers for those solutions.
- Troll the perimeter for real innovation. While the big guys have their plush mega-stations, branded water bottles and matching team polo shirts, most of their solutions will be iterative versions of the same thing they had last year. If you want to find the innovators, troll the small booths along the perimeter of the show where up-and-coming innovators will be showcasing their young solutions. Smart retailers know that these are the solutions the big guys will be buying up in the years ahead. Team with them now and you can influence and gain true competitive advantages in the future. There is risk in working with these young start-ups, but a wise choice can mean true technology value for intelligent retailers.
- Focus time on relationships that need work. We all have favorite vendors, but spending time with them at the conference is actually a waste of your time. Spend time with vendors that have issues and agree to have decision makers at the table. You can always connect to strong suppliers outside of the conference.
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I will be calling KIX106 (WGKK) in Memphis
Request Line: (901) 535-9106
Have any others from the Memphis area already call them?
Did a Google on this young man's name. The story, with and without the request, is being widely covered, particularly in the New Jersey / Philadelphia area.
I have not read the whole thread yet, but has anyone tried contacting Toby Keith?


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In this edition:
- Shrewton Parish Council Vacancy
- What's on at the Plume
- Scouting information open evening
- Shrewton Youth Event
- Salisbury Plain Training Area – December Newsletter
- New Calendar
- The Arrowhead
Shrewton Parish Council Vacancy
A vacancy exists on the Parish Council: official notice, poster.
Find out more about being a Councillor.
What's on at the Plume – Charity Quiz and Live Music
Thursday, 26th November – Quiz in aid of Cancer Research. An evening of testing your knowledge of Rhyme, News, Music, Panto & General Stuff.
Ring Paul or Fran on 621142 to book a table for your team.
Saturday, 28th November – Live Music – The Tokamaks playing covers.
Scouting Information Open Evening – Wednesday, 25th November
Free Open Evening offering activities to promote Scouting to young people aged 5.75 years to 14 years in the Community.
Please come along to take part and find out how your child can join the fun and adventure of Scouting.
Contact: Sally Bartlett – firstname.lastname@example.com 07946 604618
Shrewton Youth event – Friday, 27th November
Salisbury Plain Training Area December
Training activity news for December (pdf).
New Calendar
The Calendar replaces the previous two pages which had recurring and one off events. Now you only need to look in one place to find out what is happening in Shrewton and the surrounding area.
Events are still being added but I hope to finish this within the next couple of days.
In another change the Links and Adverts page has been renamed 'Classified'. The content is unchanged.
The Arrowhead
On a personal note I would like to join those wishing Sally a happy retirement from editor of the Arrowhead. Before taking the decision to move to Shrewton twelve months ago it was a useful online resource to help understand the kind of village and parish we were moving to.
Until and after the new Arrowhead emerges I hope you will find shrewton.com increasingly useful in keeping up to date. We have a good number of people who get emails when new news items (like this) are published and also over a hundred followers on Facebook (but be aware that if you follow us, or any page, on Facebook you will not get told of every status change – it's just the way Facebook is built).
So, please make use of shrewton.com by advertising your services with us or letting us know of events taking place.
I recognise that not everyone has access to the internet. If you see something which you think will be of interest to a friend or neighbour let them know about it – perhaps some of the things listed above or listed in the Calendar.
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Operation: Secret SPY is the fourth chapter of Doraemon manga.
When Nobita breaks a vase belonging to his teacher at school, one of his classmates, Suneo Honekawa, uses this to blackmail him into doing work for him and becoming his slave like cleaning up classroom instead of the friends, buy some meat at butchery, finding the ball in the drain. Suneo tells others about "Vase"; if anyone says "Vase" Nobita must work for them and they use it to beg some money. Doraemon gets very angry when he hears and they decide to get Suneo back by recovering the broken vase abd spying on him to discover his weakness with Spy Set. While Doraemon spying, Suneo is looking at the mirror for thirty minutes and he has found that he is very hansome. Next he go to his bedroom, but getting lasy so he plans to make Nobita do it instead of him. While sleeping on the sofa, he wets the bed because of not wearing diapers. Doraemon and Nobita have finally found Suneo's weakness and Suneo breaks the same vase. Finally there are two weakness of Suneo, vase and diaper. When Gian tells "Vase" Soneo stands upside down and barking at the end.
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- Nobita Nobi and Suneo Honekawa (as they appear altogether)
- Shizuka Minamoto and other classmates
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Dead and I'm Proud
Seeing as how I was watching Top of the Pops 2 and Only Fools and Horses for a week, I've missed pretty much any and every bit of news (real or Trash), so I don't have that much to snark about other than James Brown's funeral.
Purple suit. What a queen.
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text: We've been a bit busy this week with Charlotte's birthday celebrations, among other things. Much fun was had a Bluebell railway by all, and the entire family is now boycotting Joanna's in Crystal Palace for telling us that it was "restaurant policy" not to allow children after 6pm, even though they were nearly empty. Never mind, the Thai restaurant a few doors down was excellent, and Ceej now has a taste for prawn crackers.


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Earlier this year we had the 25th anniversary of one of the greatest albums of all time: "Thriller." And today is the 50th anniversary of the birth of Michael Jackson, which, although it may be hard to tell now, took place on Earth with the involvement of human parents.
Whatever you think of Jackson, "Thriller" was pretty extraordinary. "Billie Jean" remains one of my favorite songs of all time, and I still like hearing "Beat It." Certainly beats some of the other songs of that year, such as "Maniac" by Michael Sembello and "Come On Eileen" by Dexy's Midnight Runners. (OK, I admit that I liked that second song back in '83, but I was 11 years old. And it's been played so many times now that I'm sick of it.)
So back to MJ. His album was amazing, but I never really did like the song "Thriller." I don't know why, but it never did anything for me. I think maybe it's because I had to sit through the "Making of the Thriller Video" three or four times in elementary school.
Either I had lazy teachers or this was considered to be very instrumental in our education. I just thought Michael Jackson looked a little weird with all the makeup on. Of course, compared to his look now, he looked unbelievably normal. Even human.
So Happy Birthday MJ. I can't believe you're 50. At least parts of you, anyway.


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20 people protest at the square near the building, holding photographs of people who, in their view were arrested for lack of loyalty to Saakashvili regime. Many consider Tsotne Gamsakhurdia one of them.
There are 50 political prisoners in Georgia, and they are waiting for your help, their motto states. After the 2-hour rally the protesters intend to send an open letter to the Commission's head's office and call on Barroso to estimate the fact of political prisoners in Georgia.
Merab Blandadze, one of the rally organizers, said protesters are working on establishment of own organisation to "strive for restoration of justice and release of political prisoners". In his view, Georgians residing in Belgium, the Netherlands and France, came to Brussels to participate.
"We are not expressing our opinion - international human rights activists officially admitted the presence of 8 political prisoners in Georgia, but there has been no assessment of this fact from the side of the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council of Europe and the OSCE. Why so? Are there are only Saakashvili lobbyists in Brussels and Strasbourg?" Bladadze asked.


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Discussion in 'Recordings [BG]' started by NJL, Oct 3, 2003.
I have been waiting for a ToP vid!!!
It's even got Norbert playing lead tenor on it. Norbert is a friggin' monster. He's the best lead player they've had in the band since Lenny Pickett... and it's very obvious that Norbert spent a great deal of time listening to Lenny. I'm all about buying this DVD.
I got to funkifize, baby.
Yep! I ordered mine as soon as I received the email notice from bumpcity.com. Should be here soon.
Wow !! thanks for that thread, I'm going to hunt that DVD !


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The Dutchman had already surpassed expectations by leading his side past his country of birth, Holland, in the previous round, but Spain proved to be one step too far for he and his side.
La Furia Roja played out a goalless first half against Russia before striking thrice in the second period without reply, much to Hiddink's disappointment.
Nonetheless, he moved to praise the opposition, rather than slate his own side.
"We lost against a great team. The Spanish were excellent and deserved to win," he told Record.pt.
He also cited the fact that reaching the semi-final was an achievement worthy of note for Russia.
"Obviously I am very sad at the result, but despite the scoreline I am proud of my team," he added.
"We were more or less on the same level for an hour but we couldn't keep it up.
"That was also their plan to make us tired, very tired so we couldn't mark as well and couldn't play as well in the second half."
He added that experience played a big part: "Big teams know how to use their experience, and the longer a game goes
on they know they have better qualities. It was new for [Hiddink's former team, South] Korea and it's
new for Russia,"
When asked about the final, Hiddink was leaning towards backing Spain, but would not be drawn on a prediction, when considering the Germans' track-record in major tournaments.
"I like teams who have the concept of playing an attacking game, who like to play, who enjoy the game," said the Dutch coach.
"I like to see players who like to play and Spain have a lot of experience and love to play football.
"They can create chances as well and of course they have a chance against Germany.
"Germany have some good games and they have some scrappy games but they're always there where they want to be.
"This will be a match between a physically powerful team against a team that plays one-touch football - I can't predict who will win."
He refused to blame star man Andrei Arshavin for failing to perform, intimating that the pre-match hype and links to big clubs made the emerging star a marked man in the game and that it was difficult for him to do more than he did.
"When he did well in the Sweden game after being suspended [for the first two matches] and then also against Holland it's normal that the team and he got lots of attention," said Hiddink.
"And then a lot of people are writing that he can be a top player in any league.
"He can but Spain focused on him and he had some difficult moments. But that's good for him to have a tough game and to see what he has to do to improve to survive in the big leagues.
"He's got the quality but it's good for him and for us to see the difficulties he has to overcome."
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OR she is just super OCD (I am still talking about myself as my mother here).
So- I climbed on my roof to cut down some branches off a tree. They weren't harming anyone! Poor branches. I scrubbed and washed my front porch and front door. I raked my back yard. I organized all my sheet music (just in case they rifle through THAT cabinet). I hung the pictures on my kids' walls that have been sitting on the floor for the past 5 months. And I painted my dining room table.
I have REALLY been wanting to paint my table since the day I got it. It is seriously the table I have always wanted. I have always wanted a really long, dark brown, farmhouse style table. And this was IT! Except the leaf wasn't painted the same color as the rest of the table.....and the rest of the table wasn't brown. But it was a GREAT deal, and my mommy bought it for me for Christmas, so I knew I would be able to make it my dream table. :) Not to mention the fact that it would fill a completely empty room. I wasn't going to complain!
So- here it is before:
And here it is after:
Now I just need the second leaf, a rug, a light fixture, curtains, two upholstered armchairs, paint and art on the walls, and I will love my dining room! Who am I kidding? I will never be satisfied. But I do like the table!


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Making Our Vote Count (Interview with Sunera Thobani)
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Making Our Vote Count.
Q: What is the single most important thing women should be looking at in this election, if you can isolate one thing?
SUNERA THOBANI: Well, there is not just one. There are a couple of major issues which we decided to focus on. One of them is child care. We want a national child care program and we want whatever government comes in to commit themselves to a national child care program. And then to see through their commitment, not like the last time around.
And women's employment, for us that's a very big issue. We want a government which is committed to job creation and to ensuring that these jobs will be available for women and minorities and that these jobs will pay women the same wages, equal pay for work of equal value. So job creation, but in an equitable manner.
Q: You said not like the last time. That brings up the question of how you guarantee that the party you vote for is going to do what they say they are going to do.
SUNERA THOBANI: That's the frustration right now. There is very little accountability in the system. And I think not only in NAC but generally in all the organizations, all the coalition partners. Even talking to people not inside these organizations, there is the real sense of frustration that there is no accountability. Once the party gets in and the politicians are in, there is very little you can do to actually make them do what they say they will do.
NAC is looking in the long term what kinds of changes can we see and can we ask for in terms of electoral reform which will make the system much more democratic and much more accountable to the people that they're representing. So part of NAC's long term electoral strategy is looking t how can we get out of this real dead end situation that we're in right now.
I think it's important to also point out that at the last AGM NAC's membership decided that NAC would remain non-partisan, that we would not endorse any party or any individual candidates. What we would do instead is to put out our position and get parties and individual candidates to support them and commit themselves to implementing these policies when they get in.
So NAC is going to remain non-partisan, but our members also felt very strongly that we are very opposed to this neo-conservative agenda which is polarizing the haves and have-nots. It's increasing poverty of women and children, policies like NAFTA, we see jobs being lost, erosion of social programs. So we are very much opposed to that agenda whichever party adopts it.
Our short term goal is to raise women's issues and make sure that they're right there, front and centre, in the upcoming elections and try and get parties to commit themselves to progressive positions.
In the long term we need to look at what kind of changes we can see in the system to make it accountable and representative which at the moment it's not. The level of frustration and alienation that people are feeling in this election is really very depressing.
Q: Given that, how do women choose a candidate? What would you advise them to do in a very practical way?
SUNERA THOBANI: Well in a practical way we're asking women to use the material we've put out, The Volter's Guide, and also all of the other election material that we're putting out including the Review on the Situation of Women and to just really be informed in terms of what's happening to women and what are the kinds of changes we want to see made which believe will improve the lives of women. They can bring up these questions to their candidates and get some kind of response and find out exactly where they stand. We're also trying to organize a national leaders' debate on women's issues and hopefully if that goes through then we'll get a chance to see where the leader of each party stands on issues of concern to women.
Q: Supposing that I canvas the candidates in my riding and the best candidate and party is one that I don't vote for, that I have never voted for. …


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Best Mustache Wax – Buyer's Guide 2018 [Apr' 18]
Whilst it might not be at the very top of your list, getting the best mustache wax for you is important. They vary greatly in thickness and longevity, so it's important you know what the top brands are available right now. That's where we come in. We've compiled a short list of our 3 favorite mustache waxes on the market, so you don't have to waste time looking.
Behind every great man is a great woman. And in front of every mans face, is a great mustache.
I think that's how the phrase goes, anyway. Whilst it isn't a custom to have a mustache to make you a man, it can certainly add a masculine quality to your appearance. If bold and strong is the look that you are going for, then a good mustache might be worth considering.
Best Mustache Wax – The Contenders
Our Favorite- Wild Willie's Organic Wax
Wild Willie's is definitely our favoured mustache wax to use. Whilst the other recommendations in our list will work perfectly fine, we like Wild Willie's that little bit more for a few reasons.
Firstly, the ingredients. It's a great blend of various organic ingredients. You can tell that there is a good amount of Shea butter in the blend, as this wax is slightly softer than what you might expect if you have used other waxes in the past. This doesn't affect its strength once applied though; in fact, we found Wild Willie's to hold our mustache in place better than any other.
The great organic ingredients like shea butter, pine resin and various different oils give this mustache wax a great smell (slightly pine-y, due to the resin). It isn't overwhelming like some other waxes and oils that we have used, though. The main thing that we prefer about this mustache wax over others (we used Firehouse for a long time) is that it is ridiculously smooth. It doesn't clump up at all, which is often the case with other waxes. This wax is easy to apply and does the job well, which is why we've named it our favorite mustache wax.
Fisticuffs Mustache Wax
If even the Wild Willie's organic wax is too firm for you, then this Fisticuffs wax would be a good option. It's perhaps the softest wax on the market right now, which would be a good choice for anyone who can't stand the thick nature that is associated with regular mustache wax.
Fisticuffs are one of the original brands that started making mustache wax, and their products have stood the test of time pretty well. Whilst this is their most popular product, they also have various other waxes and oils that you might want to check out, too. Not just for your mustache, but they make them for your beard, too. Have a look at more tips and beard trimmers here.
Firehouse Wacky Tacky Wax
One of the more popular mustache wax's on the market right now, Wacky Tacky is especially targeted at men with finer facial hair. This means that if you aren't yet sporting a full, thick mustache, this would be a good option as it binds the hair together and creates a fuller appearance.
Upon applicaton, Wacky Tacky will appear to be a little bit darker than some of it competitors. This isn't an issue though, as after it's applied, the darkness of the wax disappears and this isn't an issue. If you are looking for a good, thorough wax that won't let you down, Firehouse could be a great option for you.
How to apply mustache wax properly
Whilst getting a good quality mustache wax is the most important thing, it's all for nothing if you don;t apply it properly. Don't worry; it isn't rocket science. But, there are a few steps you need to follow.
Step 1
Scoop a small, pea-sized portion of wax onto your fingers. Don't worry if you think the wax is too hard; this is normal. If needs to, you can rest it on the radiator or hair dry the wax for a few seconds to warm it up.
Step 2
Massage the wax into your fingers slightly to help warm the wax up and enable a good spreadability. This is essential to help avoid clumps of wax getting stuck in your mustache.
Step 3
Apply the wax, ideally from the center outwards towards the tips of the mustache. This way, you can keep with the natural growth and direction of the mustache, which is important.
Step 4
That's it! Your mustache should be okay, as long as you've massaged the wax in properly. If necessary, you can use a comb to help straighten the mustache, though this is only necessary for longer styles.
If you need a more visual guide, check out this super handy video;
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Friday, November 26, 2010
Thankful for the past, confident in the future
Driving through the sage dotted high desert of northern New Mexico brought a flood of memories to our minds. It was late at night and soft-filtered light of a nearly full moon only occasionally broke through the high cumulus clouds. After leaving Albuquerque's busy freeways and bright lights, we were cruising along a very familiar route on the eve of Thanksgiving.
Every year on the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving, Judy, Kresta, Melissa and I would hop in the family sleigh - whatever it happened to be that year - crank up Christmas music and drive through the sparsely populated landscape of the New Mexico desert toward Los Alamos to spend Thanksgiving with the Wallins. Steve, Julie, Mark and Scott had become close family friends, the kind you can pick up with right where you left off. God had allowed our paths to cross during the first months we lived in Las Cruces and from the first meeting, we knew we would be fast friends.
Sometimes, the laughter would be so intense we would be crying. At other times we would drift into deep theological discussions or the challenges of raising adolescent children. There was always a very competitive game of cards ("big strong men" versus the "Little women"), a calorie burning, L-triptophan clearing hike through the Anasazi Indian ruins at Bandalier National Monument, and always a huge meal produced by committee.
All those memories have been dancing around in our minds as, once again, we have spent yet another New Mexico Thanksgiving (replete with hot green chile in the turkey dressing).
Usually those Thanksgiving trips included the short trip down the hill, past native American pueblos and pinon forests to the historic and beautiful city of Santa Fe. This year was no exception although this time Judy and I found ourselves making this drive the day after Thanksgiving and by ourselves. We were headed to the wedding rehearsal dinner of another dear and old friend of mine. Gil Pinon was the Youth Minister at First Presbyterian Church in Las Cruces while I was the Senior Pastor at Northminster Church there. Somehow, we struck up another of those lasting friendships. After all these years, Gil was getting married and he had somehow convinced his bride to be to ask me to perform the ceremony.
As we drove this familiar route, we marveled at the rich colors of a New Mexico sun beginning to set over the tall mesas and jagged, rocky outcroppings. The golden late afternoon rays of the sun had turned the mountains a deep burnt orange and gradually turning to purple. The sky was a deep aqua blue turning to an indescribably beautiful salmon color as sky met horizon. In some ways, we felt we had never left the Land of Enchantment. This was not only familiar but incredibly nostalgic as we relived all these visceral moments. This land had been our home for over 13 years, and in some ways, it still felt like home.
All these memories of the past have caused us to remember with gratitude that today, Judy and I are who we are because of the people and the places and the experiences God has allowed in our lives. Friends, moments in time, places, sights, even smells (there is nothing like the smell of smoke from a wood fire kindled with pinon pine or red chile and corn tortillas wafting through the crisp, clear air) all have caused us to be grateful that God had allowed us to experience all these things and people because they have all had a part in shaping us.
At the wedding for Gil and Dana yesterday (which by the way had the most beautiful music performed by members of the New Mexico Symphony)I spoke to them of Jesus' first miracle - the turning of water into wine. The guests at the wedding in Caana were surprised that this wine Jesus had provided at the end of the party, was the best. And that is what the Lord is always in the business of doing: producing for us the new wine of God's love in our lives and surprising us with the fact that the best is always saved for last. In other words, in Christ, God's love doesn't run out or cheapen over time, it just keeps getting better and better. The Lord is in the business of turning ordinary into extraordinary blessing as we experience the abundance of his grace and love.
And so I am thankful. I am thankful for the paths and the places and the people who have been a part of my journey thus far. They are all special gifts of God's love and grace that have come to us because we belong to him through Christ. Yet God never wants us to simply live in the past because there are always new horizons, new blessings, and new expressions of his love and grace that he has saved for now.
Now, this morning as I write this before going to church, the sun is just beginning to rise over Santa Fe Mount Baldy signaling the beginning of a new day, new opportunities, new challenges, new wine. "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; His steadfast love endures forever."
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Friday, November 5, 2010
A story for my grandsons
Judy reminded me this week that our daughter Melissa had asked us to write our stories of faith - how we became Christians; what the Lord has meant to us over the years; etc.
She did a masterful job telling her story in just a relatively few short words. As I began to write my story, I realized it was impossible to tell that story in a few short words. Those who know me or who have heard me preach are all saying AMEN to that. Paucity of words is not my forte; especially given the fact that I just turned 60 - that is 6 decades.
That having been said, I cherished the opportunity to write my story. And even though it was long (Davis, my grandson, said it was long and he was "wiggling" so he'd have to read page two the next day), it was a very moving exercise for me.
Looking back to some of the high water marks in my life, I was reminded of God's faithfulness to me, even when I wasn't faithful to God. I was reminded of the loving, supportive people God placed in my life - family, mentors, friends, pastors and teachers - who made an impact and led me closer in faith to Christ. I was also reminded of moments - seemingly frozen in time - that were epiphanies of grace. A Communicants class; a youth group meeting; a college dorm room discussion; an evangelistic service; a life-changing, body shattering accident; an Elder retreat; a spontaneous outpouring of song among a group of African believers or a quiet, candlelight Communion service; All were, by eternity's time reference, but a micro-second of time. At the same instant, those were moments when God showed up and made a life time of difference.
What is your faith story? How has God led your path? As Moses began to restate the commands of God to the people of Israel, he told them to teach these things to their children. Sitting, standing, walking along the way - wherever and whatever the circumstances - we all have a story of God's faithful leading in our lives that is best passed on personally to our children and grandchildren.
I don't know what this will mean to my grandsons. But I do know what it meant for me to remember. Overcome with gratitude and humility, the footprints of God are so evident throughout the course of my life. Even though I didn't always recognize the Lord walking so closely with me, nonetheless, God was there. At times carrying me; other times pushing me; sometimes gently steering me; always protecting me.
I encourage you to take some time for this exercise. Write a retrospective of your life of faith that you can share with your posterity. Part of the blessing of covenant is that our children are blessed through Gods' blessing to parents.
Timothy was a young cohort of Paul's. But the Lord was at work in Timothy's life long before Paul came along. I II Timothy 1 Paul writes, "I am reminded of your sincere faith which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded now lives in you also. Of all the legacies we could leave our children and our children's children is the legacy of authentic, dynamic faith and the gracious love of God through Christ that guides us in our journey of faith.
Don't keep that to yourself. Remember it. Write it down. Share it with those you love. And in the process bless the Lord for "all his benefits to you." (Psalm 103:1)
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Friday, April 2, 2010
First Fridays at The Walters: The Silk RoadApril 2nd, 5:30-8:30p.m.Enter at Centre Street entranceLooking for a place to wind down after work? Want to start the night out right? First Fridays at the Walters is the place to escape the pressures of the work week and explore other worlds and other cultures. Join us as we continue our exciting second season with music, cocktails and live performances.
featuring the specialty cocktail The Persian Punch
featuring The Dahlia Flute Duo: Mary Matthews and Melissa Wertheimer with Oud Player: Emil Kasses
light samples of Mediterranean fare
The Medieval World, including the Ancient Near East Galleries


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The Scottish painter and illustrator John Duncan was born in Dundee, and studied there at the School of Art. He then came to London for three years working as an illustrator, afterwards studyingd briefly at the School of Verlat, Antwerp, and then Dusseldorf. From 1892 onwards, he was mainly based in Edinburgh, though sending some pictures to the Royal Academy in London. He became ARSA in 1910, RSA in 1923, and RSW in 1930.
Duncan was influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites, Celtic imagery, and symbolism. His own work included many pictures showing myth and legend, also Symbolist work, and a few (eg Riders of the Sidhe) in a late Pre-Raphaelite manner. Other subjects included landscapes showing the island of Iona, and uneven attempts at na've painting. His illustrations are Beardsley-like, with cruel femme-fatales, and Celtic style images, showing a powerful use of the contrast of black and white. He also designed murals and stained glass, and worked in tempera.
Duncan's works may be seen at Edinburgh (including the important Tristram and Isolde), Dundee (Riders of the Sidhe) and Glasgow (The Coming of Bride), but I have not seen any in English galleries.
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South Carolina Officials weigh in on politics and football.
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CUSG supports administration's plan to implement a print managment system in the future.
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David Giambra • Swimming and Diving
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Cheney Rivaling Quayle As Least Popular VP
Polls show Dick Cheney has had a recent drop in his approval ratings that bring him very close to Dan Quayle, who was the least popular vice president since the age of polling began. Cheney is now viewed disapprovingly by 59 percent of Americans, four points less than Quayle's high of 63 percent in July 1992. Meanwhile, Cheney's personal favorability is an astounding 13 percent -- an all-time low. We reported last week that a majority now favor impeachment proceedings against Cheney -- an intensity of loathing that not even Quayle suffered from.
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