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After a landing on Mars in 2065 by the Earth's security organisation Spectrum, the Mysterons from Mars mistakenly believed that Earth had launched an unprovoked attack on them and their planet. They retaliated and in the process two Spectrum agents - Captain Scarlet and Captain Black - gain the power to re-create themselves, even after being killed. Scarlet maintains his loyalty and position as Spectrum's best agent, but Black becomes the Mysteron's pawn in the war they wage against the Earth.
Captain Scarlet (Paul Metcalfe) - Spectrum's number one, indestructable agent. After six hours under the control of the Mysterons, he has the power of retrometabolism. Born in Winchester in 2036, he rose to the rank of Colonel in the World Army Air Force before being head hunted by the committee forming Spectrum in 2066.
Captain Blue (Adam Svenson) - a brilliant, fearless pilot and member of Spectrum. Usually works with Captain Scarlet. Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 2035 he progressed from test pilot to security officer in the World Aeronautic Society before volunteering for Spectrum.
Colonel White (Charles Grey) - The Commander in Chief of Spectrum Cloudbase. In charge of all personnel on Cloudbase and on Earth. Born in London in 2017, he is a former admiral from the World Navy.
Lieutenant Green (Seymour Griffiths) - Colonel White's right hand man in the Cloudbase Control Room. He operates the computer which is the heart of Spectrum's communications and informations systems. Born in Trinidad in 2041, he was a hydrophones operator in the World Aquanaut Security Patrol before being promoted to Marineville's Control Centre.
Destiny Angel (Juliette Pontoin) - Leader of the Spectrum Angels with a previous outstanding record in the World Army Air Force. Born in Paris in 2040, she resigned from the Intelligence Corps of the World Army Air Force after three years to set up her own firm of air freight contractors.
Rhapsody Angel (Diane Sims) - Rhapsody is wealthy society girl who was a security officer with an airline. Born in Chelsea in 2043, she worked for the Airways Light Freight Agency in Norway before it went bust.
Harmony Angel (Chan Kwan) - Harmony was previously a record-breaking round the world flyer. Born in Tokyo in 2042, she ran her father's Air Taxi business before joining Spectrum.
Symphony Angel (Karen Wainwright) - Symphony was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 2042, and worked for seven years in the Universal Secret Service. She then left to join a small air charter company, from where Spectrum recruited her.
Melody Angel (Magnolia Jones) - Melody was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 2043, and was a pilot in the World Army Air Force.
Captain Black (Conrad Turner) - leader of an expedition to Mars, he has been taken over by the Mysterons and turned into their agent. Born in Manchester, he was raised in Lancashire. In 2047 Turner was disfigured by a bomb explosion whilst trying to save a British WAAF base from a booby-trap. His face was reconstructed, and he then transferred to the World Space Patrol, where he commanded Fireball XL3.
Captain Grey (Bradley Holden) - One of Spectrum's most reliable agents, he was previously Security Commander of the World Aquanaut Security Patrol. Born in Chicago in 2033, he trained in the World Navy. Captain Ochre (Richard Frazer) - Previously lead a squad in the World Government Police Corps. Born in Detroit in 2035, he was turned down by the World Army Air Force due to his lack of formal qualifications. Captain Magenta (Patrick Donague) - Previously ran a criminal syndicate in New York and has an immense knowledge of crime and the underworld. Born in Dublin in 2034, his first job was as a computer programmer. Doctor Fawn (Edward Wilkie) - The resident Spectrum doctor at Cloudbase. Born in Yalumba, Australia in 2031, he studied medicene at Brisbane University before joining the World Medical Organisation.
The Episodes:
The Mysterons
Teleplay by Gerry & Sylvia Anderson Directed by Desmond Saunders
It is the year 2068 and, following what they mistakenly believe to be an attack on their Martian city, the Mysterons declare war on mankind. As Earth's first line of defence, the Spectrum organization swings into action, but not before Captains Scarlet and Brown are killed and their Mysteron duplicates dispatched on a mission of death. Surviving an attempt on his life by Captain Brown exploding beside him the World President is placed under the protection of Captain Scarlet - who proceeds to kidnap him and take him to the top of the 800-foot high London Car-Vu. Pursued and eventually shot by Captain Blue, Scarlet falls to his death but, upon recovery of the body, Spectrum make a startling discovery! Scarlet is mysteriously able to regenerate himself and live to continue Spectrum's fight against the Mysterons - unwittingly the Mysterons have created Spectrum's most important weapon.
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by David Lane
As the elected leader of two hundred million people, the life of the Mysterons' latest target has to be safeguarded at all costs. Following an unsuccessful attempt by an agile sniper, Spectrum make arrangements to transfer the Director General of the United Asian Republic from his London hotel to his private jet at London International Airport. On Cloudbase, Captain Scarlet makes a full recovery after his fall from the London Car-Vu and, together with Captain Blue, is sent back to the city to take part in the operation. Despite elaborate precautions, the Mysterons are one step ahead and, as Scarlet, Blue and the Control Tower staff look on, a Mysteronised Stratojet breaks away from it's terminal and heads on a collision course with the Director General's plane. Scarlet must prove he is invincible and save the Director General.
Big Ben Strikes Again
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Brian Burgess
It is almost midnight and a high destruction-ratio atomic device is being transported through London; its destination, an underground construction site ten miles outside of the city. At the wheel of the huge transporter, the driver, Macey, can only watch helplessly as his vehicle seems to take on a life of its own, careering madly through the streets, before coming to a sudden stop in an underground car park. Finding himself sealed in, Macey switches on his radio and is baffled to hear Big Ben strike thirteen times! Suddenly aware that he is no longer alone, Macey is struck from behind and knocked unconscious, but not before he has seen the atomic device become fully armed - turning it into a bomb of devastating power. Naturally, Captain Scarlet is the only hope to deal with the deadly situation.
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Alan Perry
A Mysteron scheme is foiled when, having broken into the Culver Atomic Centre, Captain Black is discovered and forced to beat a hasty retreat. On Cloudbase, Colonel White reveals that, during his escape, Captain Black exposed himself to a short-life atomic isotope, meaning that, for the next 48 hours the Mysteron agent will be a source of radioactivity. Using special detector trucks, equipped with directional, long-range Geiger Counters, Spectrum closes the net around the fleeing Black, but not before he steals an SPV and takes Symphony Angel as a hostage! It is unclear exactly what Captain Black hoped to achieve by breaking into the Culver Atomic Centre as, unlike every other episode in the series, 'Manhunt' didn't feature a specific Mysteron threat or announcement; instead, the secondary title sequence was accompanied only by a reiterated promise that the Mysteron retaliation would be '...slow, but none the less effective.'
Teleplay by Shane Rimmer Directed by Brian Burgess
When the Mysterons threaten the Alaskan chain of missile complexes and observation posts, the Frost Line commander, General Ward, promises massive retaliation if any of his installations are attacked. Concerned about the consequences should Ward launch a strike against Mars, Colonel White sends Captain Scarlet and Lieutenant Green to nvestigate, when contact with one of the missile bases is suddenly lost. Arriving at the base, the Spectrum men discover that a Mysteron agent has sabotaged the air-conditioning system. As Lieutenant Green repairs the damage, Captain Scarlet must prevent the saboteur from reaching the Command Base.
White As Snow
Teleplay by Peter Curran & David Williams Directed by Robert Lynn
Following an unsuccessful attempt to destroy Cloudbase - the Mysterons having set a communications satellite on a collision course - Colonel White announces that, in order to safeguard the lives of everyone else on the base, he is to leave for a secret destination. The Mysterons, as ever, prove difficult to thwart and, no sooner has Colonel White made contact with a World Navy submarine than one of the crew dies in an accident - his Mysteron duplicate heing assigned to look after the Colonel during the voyage!
The Trap
Teleplay by Alan Pattillo Directed by Alan Perry
Spectrum is assigned to provide the security for an international air conference, at which all the high ranking officers of the World Airforce are to discuss methods for dealing with the Mysteron menace. En route to Cloudbase, the plane carrying Air Commodore Goddard crashes, having been struck by lightning, and it is a Mysteron duplicate which eventually completes the journey. Colonel White is surprised when Goddard announces that he has changed the location of the conference to the isolated Glengarry Castle in Scotland, but accepts the decision and sends Captain Scarlet to the castle with Goddard to check security. Making a search of the Banqueting Hall, Scarlet discovers a heavy-duty machine gun concealed behind a huge painting; manned by Holte (Goddard's pilot) the weapon is trained on the table at which the delegates are due to meet. Bound and gagged, Scarlet is helpless as, using his voice, the Mysteronised Air Commodore contacts Cloudbase and informs Colonel White that it is safe for the conference to begin. Making its one and only appearance in this story is the Magnacopter. Looking more like a submarine than an aircraft, the incredible machine clearly belongs to the World Airforce, although Symphony Angel is given the soughtafter job of piloting it to and from the conference.
Operation Time
Teleplay by Richard Conway & Stephen J. Mattick Directed by Ken Turner
In an exclusive London clinic, General Tiempo, Commander of the Western Region World Defence, is due to undergo a brain operation, under the supervision of Professor Magnus, a pioneering surgeon who has developed a revolutionary piece of apparatus known as the Cerebral Pulsator. Night falls and tragedy strikes, as, driving home, Professor Magnus dies when his car is forced off the road by Captain Black. Now merely a soulless puppet, the Mysteronised Magnus returns to the clinic with one purpose only - to kill General Tiempo. A 'key' episode of the series, in which we discover the Mysterons' Achilles' heel - they are impervious to X-rays and can easily be killed by a high voltage electric current.
Spectrum Strikes Back
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Ken Turner
Colonel White, Captain Scarlet and Captain Blue travel to the secret headquarters of the Spectrum Intelligence Agency, where Dr Giardello demonstrates two new advances in the fight against the Mysterons: the portable Mysteron Detector and the Anti-Mysteron Electron Gun. As the assembled delegates watch the demonstration, Captain Black arrives and kills Captain Indigo and it's not long before the new devices are put to the test. Intended as a sequel to 'Operation Time', Spectrum's newly developed Anti-Mysteron devices make their first (and in the case of the Electron Gun), only appearance.
Special Assignment
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Robert Lynn
Spectrum personnel are expressly forbidden to gamble, so when Captain Scarlet loses $5,000 at the Dice Club casino, Colonel White has no choice but to ask for his resignation. Destitute and with nowhere to go, Scarlet returns to the scene of his downfall and, at the seedy Gregory hotel, meets a couple of racketeers who promise to cancel his debts in return for an SPV. Accompanying the villains to a remote ranch house, Scarlet discovers that they are Mysterons and is informed, by Captain Black, that they intend to use the stolen SPV to destroy Nuclear City. But the jigsaw is not yet complete... An unusual episode which contains more than one red herring. For example, how did Spectrum know in advance that the two racketeers running the casino were Mysterons? The answer is that a Spectrum Intelligence agent is working undercover at the drab Vincent Bar, so obviously he overheard the two Mysterons plotting!
The Heart of New York
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Alan Perry
When three crooks break into the Spectrum Security Vault, they come away with nothing but microfilm and classified documents. Their haul seems useless, until their leader discovers that it contains detailed information about the Mysterons and their powers of reconstruction. The Mysterons, meanwhile, announce that they are to attack New York - the city is evacuated and Spectrum personnel sent in to patrol the deserted streets. Using their newly-acquired information, the crooks convince Spectrum that the Mysterons' target is the Second National Bank. Colonel White is unwilling to risk Spectrum lives to protect a bank and so orders his agents to withdraw. With nothing to stand in their way, the crooks enter the unguarded bank and prepare to make off with a fortune in gold... The Spectrum personal radio receiver makes its one and only appearance in this episode. Manning a road block on the outskirts of New York, Captain Magenta dons a pair of sporty sunglasses, the arms of which contain tiny speakers which allow him to hear the voice of Captain Ochre, who is concealed nearby.
Lunarville 7
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Robert Lynn
Together with Lieutenant Green, Captains Scarlet and Blue are sent to the moon to investigate claims by the Lunar Controller that he has established contact with the Mysterons and succeeded in coming to a peaceful agreement. As night falls, the three pectrum men steal a moon mobile and head for an area on the dark side of the moon, known as the Humboldt Sea, as it is from here that strange signals have been detected. As the moon mobile reaches the edge of a huge crater, the earthmen are unable to believe their eyes. Within the crater, moving with an ominous sense of purpose, bizarre machines are seen scuttling about, engrossed in their task - the construction of a new Mysteron city!
Point 783
Teleplay by Peter Curran & David Williams Directed by Robert Lynn
In order to counter the latest Mysteron threat, Captains Scarlet and Blue are assigned to protect the endangered Commander. Travelling with Captain Blue to Point 783, a remote Command Post in the Sahara Desert, the Supreme Commander watches as the new Unitron tank is put through its paces. Unmanned and completely impervious to attack, the Unitron is the ultimate weapon of war. What chance do the observers have, therefore, when the tank veers off course and opens fire on the unprotected bunker... A point of note: doesn't the Command Post interior look like UFO's SHADO control room? Clearly Supervising Art Director Bob Bell was pleased with his own work and decided that a full-sized version of the design was just the place to base Ed Straker and his underground defence force.
Model Spy
Teleplay by Bill Hedley Directed by Ken Turner
Why should the Mysterons wish to kill top fashion designer Andre Verdain? Perhaps it's because he is a spy for the European Area Intelligence Agency and has been trailing Captain Black for months. Going undercover, Captains Scarlet and Blue, together with Destiny and Symphony Angels, travel to sunny Monte Carlo, where Verdain is putting on a fashion show. Unbeknown to everyone, two of Verdain's top models are now in the hands of the Mysterons and waste no time in acting upon the instructions of their new masters.
Seek and Destroy
Teleplay by Peter Curran & David Williams Directed by Alan Perry
Unaware that three unfinished Angel Aircraft have been destroyed in a fire, Colonel White sends Captains Scarlet and Blue to Paris, to pick up a holidaying Destiny Angel and return her to the safety of Cloudbase. En route to the airport, Scarlet and his colleagues are attacked by the Mysteronised aircraft and, from the safety of a roadside ditch, they watch as the real Spectrum Angels are engaged in a deadly battle with three perfectly matched opponents. Featuring plenty of spectacular aerial sequences, this episode turns out to be an excellent showcase for the Angel Aircraft, as well as providing the small 'Flying Unit' of Century 21 with an opportunity to express themselves in full.
Renegade Rocket
Teleplay by Ralph Hart Directed by Brian Burgess
On his way to Base Concorde, an island-based rocket installation, Space Major Reeves is killed by Captain Black - a Mysteron duplicate immediately taking his place. Once in the Rocket Control Room, he launches a Variable Geometry Rocket: a missile designed to overcome all forms of defence in order to reach its target. Arriving at the base, Captains Scarlet and Blue are on hand as the rocket suddenly reappears on the radar and it is discovered that Base Concorde is its target. Having gained access to the Control Room at Base Concorde, Major Reeves is seen to shoot the missile technician with Captain Scarlet's colour-coded pistol. Strange - these personalised guns are never supposed to leave the side of their owner!
Crater 101
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Ken Turner
Returning to the moon, Captain Scarlet, Captain Blue and Lieutenant Green set off from Lunarville 6 to penetrate the newly discovered Mysteron complex. Once inside, they have to find and remove the power source before the installation can be destroyed by an atomic device. Unbeknown to the three agents, the driver of the Lunar Tank is a Mysteron and the bomb which he is bringing has been set to explode one hour ahead of schedule.
Shadow of Fear
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Robert Lynn
In order to obtain close-up pictures of Mars, astronomers soft-land a mini satellite on the Martian moon Phobos. At an isolated observatory, high in the Himalayan Mountains, Captains Scarlet and Blue keep watch and wait for the revealing pictures to be transmitted back to Earth. When one of the astronomers disappears, Captain Scarlet suspects it to be the work of the Mysterons and sets out to find him before he can sabotage the whole operation.
Dangerous Rendezvous
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Brian Burgess
By using the diamond pulsator power-source taken from the Mysterons' lunar complex, Colonel White succeeds in communicating with the inhabitants of Mars. In replying to his offer of friendship, the Mysterons insist that a lone, unarmed member of Spectrum meets their representative at a location of their choice. Aware that he could be walking into a trap, Captain Scarlet volunteers for the crucial assignment. This is an interesting episode as it features a detailed explanation and demonstration of the unique cap-mike communications system. The recipient of this demonstration, the scientist Dr Kurnitz, is also treated to a specially arranged Angel launch, which, bearing in mind that Cloudbase has just been threatened, seems a fairly unwise thing to do!
Treble Cross
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Alan Perry
When Captain Black attempts to kill ace test-pilot Major Gravener, he reckons without two pioneering doctors, who pull the comatose man from his watery grave and bring him back to life. Unaware that his human counterpart is alive, the Mysteronised Gravener returns to Slaton airbase and requisitions an XK107 bomber - complete with armed nuclear warhead. When the real Major Gravener turns up, he joins Spectrum in a daring plan to deceive the Mysterons.
Flight 104
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Robert Lynn
Captain Scarlet and Blue are assigned to escort the leading astrophysicist Dr Conrad to a special conference in Switzerland - the purpose of the conference, to decide the method and purpose of man's return to Mars. On the way to Geneva airport, Scarlet makes a startling discovery: the flightdeck of the plane in which they are travelling is empty. As Scarlet and Blue wrestle with the controls, a hazardous mountain range looms into sight and they realise that there is nothing they can do to prevent a crash.
Place of Angels
Teleplay by Leo Eaton Directed by Leo Eaton
Judy Chapman, labaratory assistant at a bacteriological research centre, falls under Mysteron control and steals a phial of K14 - a newly developed culture, capable of causing death on a massive scale. Throwing off her pursuers, Chapman arrives at the Boulder Dam on the Colorado river and, as a wounded Captain Scarlet parachutes on to the scene, she prepares to contaminate the entire water supply of Los Angeles.
Noose of Ice
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Ken Turner
Deep below the polar ice cap, scientists are drilling for Tritonium alloy - a rare metal essential for the new space fleet bound for Mars. Massive heating elements keep the surrounding water at a constant 60 degrees, thus preventing the ice from closing in and crushing the installation. When a Mysteron saboteur cuts off the power supply, Captain Scarlet must race against the forces of nature in order to avert disaster.
Expo 2068
Teleplay by Shane Rimmer Directed by Leo Eaton
When a nuclear reactor disappears during transit, Spectrum suspect it to be the work of the Mysterons. Tracing the stolen device to the site of Expo 2068 - a massive world trade fair - Captain Scarlet must gain entry to a hovering cargo-copter and defuse the potentially explosive situation.
The Launching
Teleplay by Peter Curran & David Williams Directed by Brian Burgess
Assuming that the Mysterons intend to assassinate the head of state, Colonel White dispatches Captains Scarlet and Blue to throw a security cordon around his residence. As Scarlet tries to convince the President that he is in mortal danger, little does he know that a Mysteron agent is already in the area - his sights set on a far bigger target.
Codename Europa
Teleplay by David Lee Directed by Alan Perry
John L. Henderson, Conrad Olafsson and Joseph Maccini; after the World President, the most powerful men on earth - and now marked for death. Concealing the men in separate security establishments, Spectrum are confident of beating the latest Mysteron threat. But they have reckoned without the skills of an electronics genius, Gabriel Carney, now on the side of the Mysterons, who soons out to be a formidable opponent. In order to add that extra touch of authenticity, small figures were ofen used on the model set, which would have been far too small to accomodate full-sized puppets. A swivelling model of Captain Magenta is put to good use during the scene in which the Mysteronised Professor Carney spectacularly crashes his car through Spectrum road block.
Teleplay by Tony Barwick & Shane Rimmer Directed by Alan Perry
When the Mysterons threaten a desalination plant in the Andean foothills, Captains Scarlet and Blue set up camp in an old Aztec temple and mount a round-the-clock virgil. In space, a Mysteronised recovery vehicle plummets towards the earth - its re-entry computer homing in on a transmitting device which Captain Black has concealing in a very unusual place. Obviously keen to establish the existence of a European space operation in addition to the obvious American space programme, the writers of this episode placed the SKR4 recovery vehicle firmly under the control of an agency known as Euro-space.
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Alan Perry
When the Mysterons annouce that a traitor will create havoc for Spectrum, Colonel White sends Captains Scarlet and Blue to Koala Base, Australia, where a number of mysterious hovercraft accidents have resulted in the deaths of several men. Joining the crew of hovercraft number 4, the Spectrum captains travel deep into the Australian outback, recreating the exact conditions surrounding the previous crash. It is then that disaster strikes.
Flight to Atlantica
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Leo Eaton
Assigned to destroy a dangerous drifting wreck, Captains Blue and Ochre succumb to the effects of some Mysteronised champagne and, having had their flight-plan switched by Captain Black, attack the World Navy's Atlantica complex. Incapable of rational thought, the two men are unaware that they are being pursued by Captain Scarlet and Colonel White and plan a repeat attack. But the Spectrum chief determines to stop them, even if it means shooting them out of the sky!
Attack on Cloudbase
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Ken Turner
When Symphony Angel is shot down over the desert, it seems that the Mysterons have finally launched an all-out attack on Spectrum's headquarters. Saucer-like space craft appear out of nowhere and, as Cloudbase is mercilessly blitzed Captain Scarlet tries to take off in the only surviving Angel aircraft. A tense and exciting episode which is guaranteed to keep the viewer guessing. As the story draws to a close, it appears that the Mysterons have won the war. The denouement, however, reveals that this is not the case!
The Inquisition
Teleplay by Tony Barwick Directed by Ken Turner
Having drunk some drugged coffee, Captain Blue awakes in what appears to be a deserted Cloudbase control room. Colonel White is nowhere to be seen and, sitting at his desk, is a man named Colgan, who claims to be from Spectrum Intelligence. Colgan informs Captain Blue that he has been missing for three months and, in order to prove his identity, demands the secret Spectrum cypher codes.
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By on 2/22/14 | Chehalis, WA
2005 Avalon XL; purchased it used in 2007 with 17K miles. Currently 111K and drives like the day we bought it, great car. Very comfortable, reliable, and problem free. We have serviced it regularly at the Toyota Dealership and replaced the brakes (rotors & pads, all 4 corners, 650 w/labor)at 90K, to be expected. This has been an outstanding vehicle for our family and gets 25-29 mpg with plenty of power. Avalon's are great cars. Advice; try to purchase the 2005 model year to current, depending on budget. The 3.5L motor doesn't have any issues and the transmission's are very solid (5 & 6 speed versions). There's a reason they have outstanding resale.
2005 Toyota Avalon
By on < of 7/31/13 | Wichita, KS
I have had this car from 2007. Gets great mpg and has a lot of power. I have done all the recommended service to car and tires and brakes that's it. Very fun to drive and lot of run.
2005 Toyota Avalon
By on 10/17/12 | Sacramento, CA
Bought Avalon new and have 140,000 miles on it and only have changed oil, wipers and tires at regular intervals, brakes twice and spark plugs at 100,000 miles ... nothing else. Need to get in for cooling system flush no though overdue
2005 Toyota Avalon
By on 8/18/12 | Greenville, WI
This is the second Avalon we have owned. Thefirst was a 2002 and had no problems when we traded it at 50,000 miles. Other than oil and filter, and wiper blades, we stuck nothing else into it. We have 95,000 on our 2005 Touring and the only thing we have done is the oil and filter changes.wiper blades, a set of brake pads at 60,000 and 2 sets of tires and a new battery in 2010. My wife drives it everyday to work and we have taken numerous trips with it and never had a problem.
2005 Toyota Avalon
By on 6/30/12 | Anaheim, CA
I have owned Toyotas since 1973, and this is the first dud I've had. It was wonderful at first, but I have had nothing but problems since. I've experienced virtually every problem you can find on the Internet regarding this car, including 4 recalls. The steering consistently pulls right, and I've chewed through tires. I had the oil line burst, shimmy in the wheels at freeway speeds, oxygen sensors go out 4 times, among others. And now, at only 67K miles, I just got an estimate for over $4000 to repair the rack and pinion and an oil leak in the timing cover. If you're considering buying this model, run!
2005 Toyota Avalon
By on 6/5/11 | Columbia, SC
I have a 2005 Avalon Limited with 69000 miles. I recently had problems with the dual zone climate control. The drivers side was dramatically warmer than the passenger side with both set on LO. I started by checking the servo controlled actuators for both driver and passenger sides and found they were functioning properly. I read that low R134a refrigerant could possibly cause this. The mechanics at Firestone confirmed it and proceeded to evacuate and recharge the system. No leaks were found. This whole ordeal cost $169.
2005 Toyota Avalon
By on 5/31/10 | Fort Belvoir, VA
i have a 2005 toyota avalon and i love it!! i have over 84000 mile on it now and i have not had to replace anything besides brakes, air filter and tires!!! which i just changed my air filter to a k&n and i got one mpg better and i i use full sen oil andi change
2005 Toyota Avalon
By on 2/14/09 | Eagle Mountain, UT
Problems with Tranny making a vibration noise at 3-45 MPH, in 5th gear.
I have 104,000 miles on this car. Great care except for tranny.
I have 104,000 miles on this car. Great care except for tranny.
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Our hotel's professional staff allows us to give you the undivided attention that you deserve. We pride ourselves on ensuring only the most comfortable and enjoyable stay for our hotel guests. Our friendly staff will always try to accommodate special requests to personalize your stay in Appleton.
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- Rates are subject to change and local taxes apply.
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- Packages may not be available during special events such as Packers' home games and EAA Air Venture.
- 48 Hour cancellation policy for all packages.
Romantic Escape
Leave the details to us and enjoy the romantic indulgences. Relax in a luxurious suite, toast each other with chilled champagne and savor handmade chocolates. Then sleep in under the sheets and down comforter, and linger until your late check-out time. The perfect escape any time!
- One night stay for two in a Copper King Room, Silver Whirlpool Suite, or Platinum Fireplace Suite
- Bottle of champagne or wine
- Box of Vande Walle's handmade chocolates
- Massage lotions
- Late check out of (12 PM, Noon)
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Relax & Renew
Refresh, relax and renew! You'll enjoy this rejuvenating package. Pamper yourself in the comfort of our luxurious guest rooms featuring a variety of amenities to make your romantic getaway special. Indulge with spa services at Spa BenMarNico's. Share a bottle of wine and sample deluxe mixed nuts from Vande Walle's. Then give each other extra-special attention with the soothing massage lotion included with this package.
- One night stay for two in a Copper Guest Room, Silver Whirlpool Suite or Platinum Fireplace Suite
- Bottle of Red or White Wine
- $160 Gift Certificate for Spa BenMarNico's (Spa reservations are required in advance. Call Spa BenMarNico's at 920.968.3399 for availability.)
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- Late check out (12 Noon)
Copper Guest Room $295
Silver Whirlpool Fireplace Suite $320
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Romantic Wedding
Your day has already been special, filled with laughter, tears, and special memories of friends and family. Relax and enjoy each other's company with intimate "alone" time in one of our whirlpool and fireplace suites. We'll make it romantic with rose petals on your bed, and a bottle of wine or champagne to set the tone to the end of a special day.
- One night stay for two in a Silver Whirlpool Suite or Platinum Fireplace Suite
- Bottle of wine or champagne
- Bath Salts
- Rose Petals
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Loving Anniversary
Celebrate the remembrance of your special day and your time together as a married couple. Whether it has been one year or 50 years, give your spouse that special recognition they deserve with a romantic and intimate getaway to the Copperleaf Hotel. Our team will make it easy for you. We'll have a seasonal flower bouquet, wine or champagne, and a box of Vande Walle's chocolates in your room upon arrival.
- One night stay for two in a Silver Whirlpool Suite or Platinum Fireplace Suite
- Bottle of wine or champagne
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Girl's Night on the Town
Get your gal pals together to recharge and reconnect. Enjoy all of the CopperLeaf Hotel's fabulous amenities including robes & complimentary slippers, Starbucks coffee in the room, AVEDA products, 24 hour hot tub and great restaurants, shopping and nightlife on College Avenue. Spa services are available at Spa BenMarNico's inside the hotel.
The Girl's Night on the Town package also features a bottle of wine and a $20 mini bar credit to spend on treats and libations.
Rates start at $150 per night.
Mini Weekend Getaway - Third Night Free
Downtown Appleton has a variety of experiences only steps away from the Hotel. From museums to performing arts, a vibrant nightlife, great shopping and a host of restaurants. There is so much to do that you may want to stay a bit longer. With our Mini Weekend Getaway package, stay Friday and Saturday night in a guest room or suite, and receive a complimentary stay on Sunday night. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy all that the CopperLeaf Hotel & Spa and downtown Appleton have to offer!
- Complimentary Sunday night stay with Friday & Saturday night stay
- Complimentary internet
- Beautiful accommodations
Available Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Rates for this offer are based on our best available Room Rate for the dates chosen. This offer is subject to availability at the time of reservation. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offer or contract and do not apply to groups. Rates do not include applicable taxes. Rates are subject to change and some restrictions may apply.
Spring Break
Come and enjoy all that downtown Appleton has to offer this Spring!
The Spring Break package features:
- Two CopperLeaf Pint Beer Glasses
- Two Bottles of Wisconsin Craft Beer
- Vande Walle's Mixed Nuts
- $50 Gift Certificate for use at either Spa Ben Mar Nicos or Rye Restaurant
Copper Guest Room $170 plus tax
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Some rare $20 bills include the demand note issued in 1861 during the Civil War and the bill issued by The Crocker National Bank of Turners Falls, Massachusetts, in the 1870s. The rarest $20 bill is the 1863 gold certificate, which sells for more than $100,000, as of 2015.Continue Reading
Demand notes are the earliest type of paper money issued by the United States government. As $20 was a lot of money in the 1860s, not many people kept them, and most bills saw heavy circulation, so surviving bills from the period are rare. The $20 demand note of 1861 has green and black printing over white paper and features a lady in a toga holding a sword.
The $20 bill issued by The Crocker National Bank of Turners Falls circulated from 1872 to 1935. Although the bank issued more than $3 million in these bills, very few survived in excellent condition. The bank note depicts a scene from the Civil War and has a red seal.Learn more about Coins & Currency


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2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.0T quattro AWDReview
Awesome Care. — This is the best car I have ever owned. It runs great and looks amazing. I would highly recommend this care to anyone. Turbo is nice but it does have a lag when you hit the gas. Smooth and powerful when RPM's are up.
Primary Use: Family transportation
Pros: unbelievable in wet and snowy conditions, fuel economy
Cons: back seat leg room limited
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2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.0T quattro AWDReview
Sporty As Hell For A "wagon" — Loved this with the technology package, and the manual transmission. I did buy another one 2 years later. Outstanding car all around. The 2.0T was plenty of power. Great fuel economy for such a sporty car. Only drawback was the e-brake handle was in the wrong place, but hey...
Pros: very sporty with the right options. Manual transmission is outstanding!
Cons: Low car. Step up to get out.
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2006 Audi A4 AvantReview
Audi A4 Avant 2.0t — Very nice car to drive and own. Very good comfort and a nice engine. Unlucky to serve because the high prices. Very very reliably car and it look very fine... But, this car modell is overall the best, if i could decide :-)
Primary Use: Family transportation
Pros: Kvalitet kostar :-)
Cons: Nothing
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2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.0T quattro AWDReview
Audi — Excellent car to drive to work and family use. Performance is superb, only a 6 cylinder car would be my next one. Fuel consumption is a bit high, but maintenance is fairly good. Build quality is excellent, no squeaks, no rattles.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
Pros: the model
Cons: the cigarette lighter is broken
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2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.0T quattro AWDReview
Buy One, Budget Right And You'll Love Every Second Of It! — love my turbo awd avant!! drives like a baby lamborghini, sleek and super stylish esp. in a wagon.. i went with a 19" rim with 245/35 tires... was nice until i found out you have to buy all four tires at once to keep rotation size the same for the CVT.. oh well.. it's only flaw so far.. nice ride..
Primary Use: Family transportation
Pros: speed, braking, super smooth ride, zero interior noise
Cons: the turbo lurch at intersections, the maintenance costs
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2006 Audi A4 AvantReview
Lousy Audi — Lousy electric system. Front wheel drive is never good. Bad noises an wibration from diesel engine. It was cheap, black and had sports seat and chassi so I bought it. BAD dessision. If I should recomend a Audi A4 it has to be a Quattro.
Primary Use: Commuting to work
Pros: Sport seats and chassy
Cons: Wibrations and durability
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2006 Audi A4 Avant 2.0T quattro AWDReview
Its A Good Buy — performancewise it has a perfect breaking system so you can enjoy your crazy speeds on the highway! looks good... cockpit is excellent. generally an expensive to maintain when it comes to major service but easy on you on minor service. good build and will rarely give any problems nor rattling. looks fantaaaastic.
Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)
Pros: its look
Cons: fuel consumption per kilometre is terrible in heavy traffic
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2006 Audi A4 AvantReview
A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing — This car is amazing. It's one of the fastest diesels around (232hp/171kW) yet it's very economical, especially given it's performance. It runs smoothly and feels comfortable at any time, even at top speed (152 mph or 245 km/h). Until now, I haven't got any complains about the quality. Oh, and you got to love the RNS-E navigation/multimedia system!
Pros: lots of power
Cons: smaller than an A6 ;-)
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2006 Audi A4 AvantReview
Good Smooth Car — i like this car a lot it has never let me down, in the 10 mth ive owned it. the only things ive done is cambelt.oil,plugs,filter. 2 tyres and rear brakes.. nothing esle. i get 55+ mpg on a run 35 ish round town.. its built v,well and very quite on the road.
Pros: lots lots lots
Cons: none
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2006 Audi A4 AvantReview
A4 Avant — very good looking estate car, 140bhp is amble, build quality not up to my old 2001 avant. s-line looks are great but SE has more toys. Had to have new clutch at 20,000 miles (under warranty) as had a lot of judder in the wet. had to have new dash instrument panel as original failed and lots all controls of radio, heater and indicators,etc, etc.
Pros: Looks and lots of room
Cons: had to have new clutch and new dash instrument panel. uses oil
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2012 Audi A4 Avant Reviews
Fun And Comfortable With Quality All Around
I love the ride in this car. It handles and drives like I expect - extremely responsive with a solid feel for the road, but not abrasive. The back seats are a little stiff for long hauls, but sinc... Read More
Outstanding Set Of Features For The Price
Fit and finish inside & out is excellent. Silky smooth handling. 8 way adjustable Sport seats provide outstanding driver comfort. Remembers 2 drivers settings. Rain sensing windshield wipers and au... Read More
2011 Audi A4 Avant Reviews
Good Car, Hard To Find
with low mileage and great condition. Found one at local used dealership that has been awesome so far. Panoramic roof is nice. Bang and olufsen speakers sound great. nice awd ride and decent cargi ca... Read More
Sophisticated Sports Wagon
This car has been lots of fun. I hate to part with it but, I got a work car to drive. Excellent handling and great technology. Extremely solid ride in all weather conditions. I feel very safe in th... Read More
2010 Audi A4 Avant Reviews
Awesome Avant
First Audi I owned, and could not have made a better choice. So glad I chose the Avant over the A4 sedan, way more versatility with the cargo space. Really impressed with the handling, quality of the... Read More
A4 Sline Avant, Great Family Car
Another Great Audi For Me, Took this on a 3500m miles road trip through europe during summer 2011, the car just ate up the miles no problem. Never missed a beat. Great stereo system with the menu con... Read More
2009 Audi A4 Avant Reviews
Always Have A Warranty!
Great size, very functional and handles very, very well. Brakes stop on a dime. Parts do break easily. Make sure you have a warranty! Gas mileage is excellent. Turbo is not as smooth as it should ... Read More
2008 Audi A4 Avant Reviews
For a wagon, this is a fantastically great handling car and for a small engine has outstanding performance. The six speed manual is nice, 6th gear could be a bit higher for US speeds. Sports car hand... Read More
Sport Wagon
fun, fast, easy to drive car. can switch into sport shift when you want to take control or leave in auto when you want to kick back. great car to get into audi line of vehicles. unique sport wagon sty... Read More
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Keeneland: Devoted Wildcat enters Wednesday allowance on a roll
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Bob Hess Jr. is one of numerous nationally known trainers who came to Kentucky for the early spring but will pack up and leave once the Kentucky Derby has been run for the 138th time on May 5. Hess, who also maintains a Southern California string, said the allure of bigger purses at the Belmont Park meet convinced him to forsake Churchill for the post-Derby period (through July 1) and that he will have 16 stalls instead in New York, where slot revenues are starting to kick in.
Before he moves on, Hess has some business to conduct here, among the first of which is running Devoted Wildcat on a three-race win streak in the Wednesday feature at Keeneland, a $58,000 unrestricted allowance for 3-year-olds at 5 1/2 furlongs on the turf.
"I've got three or four more horses to run Derby week, and then they'll join the others at Belmont," said Hess.
Devoted Wildcat has progressed steadily in recent months, winning a maiden-claiming sprint in December and a one-mile starter race in January, both at Gulfstream Park, before winning over the Safetrack synthetic in the Ocala Breeders' Sales Sprint last month. Bred and owned by Don Dizney, the gelding will be making his first start on turf after four tries on dirt and two on synthetics.
"I think he fits this race quality-wise, and I do think he'll handle the surface just fine," said Hess. "My one concern is the distance might be a little short for him, but obviously he's been the kind of horse that really tries, whatever you throw at him. If things set up for him, he could be right there."
Devoted Wildcat, with Kent Desormeaux to ride, is just one of a handful of viable contenders in the eighth of nine Wednesday races, with the others being Richmond County, Icon Ike, Pure Tactics, and the Wesley Ward-trained entry of Sweet and Lowdown and Everyday Dave. A field of 10 is entered.
One other allowance (race 5), a turf route for fillies and mares, also is on the Wednesday card, which starts at the usual 1:05 p.m. Eastern. There are no carryovers in either the 50-cent pick five (races 5-9) or the $1 super high five (race 9) after both were hit Sunday, with winning tickets worth $913.80 and $12,754, respectively.
Back-to-back turf marathons will close out the 15-day spring meet, with the Grade 3 Bewitch set for Thursday and the Grade 2 Elkhorn on Friday.


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Manitowoc County Figure Skating Club was started in 1998. MCFSC is affiliated and its events are sanctioned by USFS. The goal of the organization is to promote and expand the sport of Figure Skating.
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Synchronized skating is a form of skating in which skaters skate as part of a team and perform various levels of skills. MCFSC has two types of Synchro Teams: Junior Synchro Team and Synchular Sensation Team.
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Americans have mobilized and headed south to aid those hurt by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma as others begin planning to leave later for long-term recovery and rebuilding. Amid this heightened awareness of disasters, officials say individuals and families can do a lot to make their own communities more resilient when trouble comes.
Locally, several programs can help individuals get started in their own preparedness efforts and in helping others. Two of them in Independence have public events in the coming weeks.
"We emphasize community resilience," said Dante Gliniecki, the emergency preparedness manager for the city of Independence.
This is National Emergency Preparedness Month, and Gliniecki has two main thoughts.
First, be ready.
"Have a kit ready, have a plan, and stay in touch … with information coming from authorities," he said. That means having a "go kit" stored somewhere handy at home with a variety of basic items to get your family through a few days of an emergency.
Second, think about connecting with groups such the Red Cross, a church or local programs such as Community Emergency Response Training to be ready to help others when the need arises.
"It's one of the best things to do," Gliniecki said.
The city offers a free class on the third Saturday of the month on topics from weather to first aid. This Saturday's topic is how to make a go kit. It's from 10 a.m. to noon at the Fire Station No. 1, 950 N. Spring St. (the corner of Spring and U.S. 24). It's free.
You might not have to go somewhere with your go kit, but it gives you options even if you end up using it while riding out an emergency in your home, Gliniecki said, so make it portable, perhaps packing items into a backpack or duffel bag. You'll want flashlights and batteries, a radio, nonperishable food, a first aid kit, medications, basic tools, important phone numbers and documents, a good coat and other items. Don't forget water – a gallon per person per day – whether that goes in the kit itself or is stored nearby. Also: Think about your pets' needs. Have stuff in the car too.
More detailed kit lists are abundant online. Try redcross.org, preparemetrokc.org and extension.missouri.edu.
Looking at preparedness more broadly, the city has for years had a Community Emergency Response Training program, training volunteers for such jobs as helping run emergency shelters, assisting with search-and-rescue work, serving food and assessing damage. The Independence team was sent to Oak Grove on the night of the tornado in March.
"CERT is our jack-of-all-trades," Gliniecki said.
Many in the program help run the joint Independence/Jackson County emergency operations center, where officials monitor and respond to crises.
"We need lots of volunteers," Gliniecki said.
CERT training is free, and it's coming up this month, a Friday and a Saturday two weekends in a row. It's at 6 p.m. Sept. 22 and 29, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 23 and 30. Call 816-325-7133 for more information or to sign up.
Gliniecki stressed the vital role volunteers play in disaster response. Government agencies generally can't go on private property, so private groups – the Red Cross, church-based groups – fill a large gap and figure to be sending people to Texas, Florida and elsewhere for months to come.
"Almost every mainline religious organization has a disaster organization," Gliniecki said.


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The office of Congressman Chris Collins will host an informational workshop where staff members with the Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide an overview of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. Representatives from the fire program specialist office of FEMA will be giving a presentation on new and previously existing policies, guidelines and requirements for the AFG. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
The event begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Newstead Fire Department, 5691 Cummings Road, Akron.
"First responders are an integral part of the safety of any community," Collins said. "The selfless service local fire departments provide is immeasurable. It is vital these local fire companies have the tools and resources they need to keep their members safe and effectively protect our community. Federal grants play a critical role in accomplishing those goals."
To register, local departments should call the Lancaster office at 716-634-2324.


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Our spring 2013 issue journeys to Clear Lake, where grebes nest by the thousands, all kinds of wildlife are plentiful. A growing network of trails on land and water is turning the region into a great destination for birders, kayakers, and hikers too. The spring issue also brings you up close with wildlife: We meet the "acoustic ecologists" recording and preserving the natural soundscapes of places like Muir Woods. Then we head out with East Bay naturalists to learn to read the tracks and signs wildlife leave behind. Our climate change series highlights the California Phenology Project, a program that transforms regular people into data-gatherers helping chart the timing of plant blooms and other cycles already shifting thanks to climate change.
April-June 2013
The spring 2013 issue takes you to Clear Lake for great birding and kayaking, introduces you to the fascinating people helping record and preserve natural soundscapes, helps you learn a more about the tracks and signs wildlife leave behind, and more!
Issue Content
John Muir Laws turns his naturalist's eye and paintbrushes to the hound's tongue, one of our early spring bloomers.
Nature sounds make up the rich soundscapes of redwood forests, marshes, and our backyards.
Plenty of wildlife roams the Bay Area. With help from expert naturalists, you can learn to read the messages they leave behind in their tracks and signs.
The California Phenology Project's citizen scientists are studying changes in plant life cycles to better understand local climate change impacts.
Botany | Climate Change
Last winter I noticed a different bird in the bare branches of the London plane trees outside the office. A yellow-rumped warbler. Not an uncommon bird, yet not one I would expect to see next to a cement plant.
Ithuriel's spear and similar flowers are some of our most charismatic springtime blooms.
Officially, Mia Monroe is Site Supervisor of Muir Woods. But what she really does is serve as a passionate ambassador for nature.
Bay Nature Local Heroes | Kids and Nature | Stewardship
Volunteers are transforming Pedro Point, home to the new Devil's Slide tunnels, into a healthier wildlife habitat that's also a great outdoors destination.
It's not easy to catch up with Cindy Moreno. The daughter of immigrant farmworkers from the Central Valley and a recent graduate in environmental studies from San Jose State, Cindy is doing more than her share for the environment.
Bay Nature Local Heroes | Farming and Ranching | Kids and Nature
In December 2012, the Bay Area, and the world, lost one of its most eloquent spokespeople for and about birds. Rich Stallcup, a cofounder of the Point Reyes Bird Observatory (now PRBO Conservation Science), was an unrivaled birder and teacher. Here are two of the dozens of remembrances posted on PRBO's online guestbook: More than anyone […]
Stewardship | Wildlife
2013 Local Hero award-winner Seth Adams of Save Mount Diablo is a big-picture guy, but he also revels in the details of wildflowers, maps, building a trail, or building a coalition.
We've thought about doing a piece on Clear Lake for a long time: It's a wildlife magnet just over two hours from our office in Berkeley, and yet relatively few Bay Area nature lovers ever visit. You might imagine that Clear Lake was named for the clarity of its water. Not so. It turns out […]
Paddling | Wildlife
Barnacles are hermaphroditic -- they contain both male and female sex organs. You're thinking, "Well, they always have a date on Saturday night." No, it's a really bad idea to self-fertilize: Inbreeding results in little genetic diversity. Worms, slugs, snails -- slow-moving animals with low rates of encounter -- are all hermaphroditic. And you could not get any slower than an adult barnacle!
Ask the Naturalist | Wildlife


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Q: I've had peonies for many years. This fall when I cut them back, some were white, as if covered with mold. Will it affect the plant next year? Should I be doing anything about it? Do you know what caused it?
— Barb Chrisman, Glen Ellyn
A: Your problem is most likely powdery mildew, which is caused by a fungus. Onset is generally late June to September. This disease does not usually kill the plants but does weaken them, leaving them more susceptible to other pests and diseases in addition to looking unsightly. The later in the season the disease appears, the less impact there will be on your plants. Your plants should still bloom well in spring.


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Here are prices for the festival.
THESE ARE ONLINE PRICES; they are cheaper than if bought at the door on the days of the event. Prices at the door are also shown.
Children under 12 are FREE for presentations, garden tours, and banding demonstrations, when with a paying adult!
Note that Tickets are sold on an "a la carte" basis; be sure you realize no ticket covers a "package" of activities.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL; NO REFUNDS, so make your purchases carefully.
You can use your credit card to purchase the tickets or your PayPal account. To use your credit card, click on "Check Out" that appears just below "PayPal Checkout."
3-day pass to all daytime presentation sessions,
July 28 - 30, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (3:30 p.m. Sunday)
Birds & Blooms Hummingbird Garden Tours (self-guided)
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30
(children free with an adult)


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The new Valencia CF Business Club has been designed with a clear approach to maximise synergies. The synergy between football passion and business practice; the synergy between a centenary club and business knowledge in the region; the synergy between Valencia and its principal professional figures.
With Valencia CF as a catalyst and a focal point, the club offers a tailored service to enhance the development of professional contacts, the sharing of experiences and new ideas with the purpose of generating further business growth.
A business club that is created with the objective of uniting the corporate network of Valencia around an emotion, a common interest and an ongoing search for new opportunities. A different way to participate. A premium way to belong.
The Business Club provides a privileged environment for meeting other professionals and generating business connections with toplevel national and international companies. It is an exclusive corporate circle that unites in the spirit of the 'blanquinegre' colours.
Mutual benefits for members through being part of Valencianismo. Belonging to the Business Club means being alongside corporate decision makers but on top of this it means promoting common values and passion: Valencia CF.
The Business Club has come about as a reflection of the value given to social responsibility in our growth model. It is open to both national and international business networks, independent professionals as well as companies and with the end objective of creating new partnerships between club members. As a prestigious football club, it offers members a corporate environment mixed with a proactive, sporting setting that is optimum for networking.
The Business Club welcomes all companies and professionals that meet the minimum requirements of investment in Valencia CF products.
Anyone who invests between 3,000€ and 15,000€ in Valencia CF products and services is eligible for the Business Club and those that spend more than 15,000€ can become Gold Members.
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Dear Bucketbots,
This site has been turned on to gather up Bucketbots from all over the world who just want to see Buckethead live on stage. Since Buckethead has not been abroad for touring so far and has been touring only US, as a passionate listener of him, I decided to start a kind of compaign that accumulates all the fans and their wishes to be in a live Buckethead show and that makes our voice as loud as we can.
What is to do… You, all Buckethead lovers, just please leave a comment post here including your thoughts about Buckethead and which country you would like to see him. If we reach the number that we can possibly go, if we succeed it, then who knows, we may somehow contact Buckethead and tell him our wishes and finally we may have a chance to share a concert night with dear Buckethead in our city.
So please, leave a comment and share this site as possible as you can on Facebook, Twitter(#bucketheadbeonworldtour), forums, etc.
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Come back each week to be reminded of what the main thoughts were for each Sunday.
Whether you missed a Sunday or just want a reminder, Bethany's Big Ideas will keep you informed!
April 23, 2017
1. Look to be a blessing and encouragement to others in need this week. As we saw from Acts 18, Aquila and Priscilla were a blessing to Paul.
2. Bi-vocational ministry was modeled by Paul while he was in Corinth. While it is appropriate to provide for a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, it is also appropriate for a minister to provide for himself.
3. Pray for one another! We have continued to have health needs in our church family.
April 16, 2017
1. Is there a bigger idea than the fact that Jesus rose from the dead? What a tremendous day to celebrate His resurrection. Our Savior defeated death and sin! Praise Him!!!
2. Believe in Jesus and His resurrection and enjoy Him as Savior, or reject Him and one day you will experience Him as a judge!
3. Pray for our missionaries. Jeremy and Jodi Smith are currently working on building a church building in Fort Ashby, WV. The pastor of the church recently found that he has stage 4 cancer. Pray for the church and for Jeremy and Jodi as they continue their ministry.
April 9, 2017
1. Sunday morning we continued our discussion of Paul's declaration of the "Unknown God" to the people of Athens. This week we saw Paul's plea to those listening that the judgment was coming. God does not overlook man's sin of rejecting Him and worshiping other gods.
2. Continue to pray for each other! More surgeries this week! I cannot ever remember a string of surgeries and health concerns in our church family. Please lift each other up in prayer!
3. Pray for our missionaries. Kevin and Trina Mayfield are our missionaries of the week. While they are currently home on a short furlough, we do need to pray for them and the church in Riobamba, Ecuador.
4. One extra idea this week! It is the week leading up to Resurrection Sunday! This is the greatest day in the history of mankind. Remember Christ's death and rejoice in His life giving resurrection!
April 2, 2017
1. Sunday morning we saw Paul declare the "Unknown God" to the people of Athens. In his declaration, Paul showed that God had, in fact, declared Himself as the one true God through creation and His sovereign rule over all of mankind. All of it should point all of mankind to the One True God!
2. Continue to pray for each other! I am not sure we have ever seen such a large percentage of our church family with health needs! We are going through a challenging season of turmoil, but we will continue to praise our great God while showing our dependence upon Him by crying out for His intervention in our lives.
3. Pray for our missionaries. Melissa Carlson is our missionary of the week. Melissa will be headed back to Wisconsin from Sweden for a brief furlough next week. Pray for a time of refreshment and renewal for Melissa. The Deighton family did arrive safely in Peru and are getting settled in their new home - praise the Lord!
March 26, 2017
1. What is your response to the worship of anything but the one true God? We saw Paul's response in Acts 17 this week. He boldly debated the people of Athens because he was so bothered by the idolatry that was so rampant in the city. We should be moved to preaching Jesus Christ!
2. Pray for each other! We have two (possibly three) of our members having surgery this week with a member's daughter on bed rest waiting for the delivery of her baby. Lift one another up in prayer!
3. Pray for our missionaries. Troy and Sara Carlson at West Branch are our missionaries of the week this week. Pray for the continued development of the camp as well as their ministry in churches this spring. Also, pray for David and Tiffany Deighton and their family as they head to Peru on Tuesday to begin their ministry there!


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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Another high point for the Star-Spangled Sailabration. Thousands have flocked downtown for the spectacular displays on water and in the skies over Charm City and now there's a special ceremony as the festivities come to a close.
Jessica Kartalija has a look at Monday's history-making event to mark the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
A ceremony marking 200 years to the day of the start of the War of 1812.
"This is our story and this is a story worthy of a great people and this is a story we will tell together," said Governor Martin O'Malley.
At Fort McHenry, this was a history-making event. Maryland's top brass marks two centuries of friendship between the U.S., Britain and Canada.
"For the first time ever, the ambassador of Canada and the ambassador of the United Kingdom came here to attest to peace and attest to the close bonds that tie our three countries together," said Vince Vaise, Fort McHenry interpreter.
"You can fight battles, you can win wars and you can become allies but democracy is our biggest tribute," said Senator Barbara Mikulski.
The Morgan State choir performed the Star-Spangled Banner.
"It's cool that we get to participate in such a big part of Maryland. The War of 1812 was in Maryland and we go to Morgan, a Maryland state university," said Chelsea Stroble.
The ceremony is a reminder of the historic battle that took place at Fort McHenry.
"I'm very patriotic. I love Fort McHenry, I love the history of this area," said Joanne Goedde.
This also marks the last full day that visitors can tour the tall ships before Tuesday's departure.
"Today and Sailabration was like having the Fourth of July, your birthday, New Year's Day and Flag Day all in one big weekend! It's going to take a long time for me to come down from this," Vaise said.
The festivities end Tuesday.
Web Extra: The Star-Spangled Sailabration Special


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Give medical personnel a good medical environment! Health Bureau, Taichung City Government, and Taichung District Prosecutors Office co-hosted the "Medical Violence Preventing Report" training seminar on January 10th. Deputy Mayor Lin Yi-ying attended the seminar to encourage and cheer up medical personnel. She hopes that through this training seminar, various units can cooperate together and implement the "double reporting" mechanism of reporting to local police office and the prosecutors office and consequent punishment mechanisms in order to give the citizens and medical personnel a safe and peaceful medical environment.
"Medical Violence Preventing Report" seminar took place at City Government Building on Taiwan Boulevard and around 150 representatives from hospitals, medical associations, clinics, and police offices attended the seminar. Head Prosecutor Kuo Ching-wen from Taichung District Prosecutors Office, the Health Bureau and Taichung City Police Department shared their knowledge on medical violence preventing report procedures, incidents that will interrupt medical orders at hospitals, and the SOP on accepting criminal cases.
"Zero-tolerance on violence!" Deputy Mayor Lin emphasized that medical institutes are life-saving places that are commonly used by all citizens and medical personnel dedicated themselves in saving patients' lives. Therefore, quarrels are not allowed in medical institutes or clinics, as well as any violent behavior towards medical personnel.
She pointed out that the incident that occurred in Kuang Tien General Hospital in which a registered nurse was beaten by a fellow citizen caused nationwide uproar. She thanked Taichung District Prosecutors Office in stipulating "Fundamentals for the Prevention of Medical Violence" and the establishment of the "double reporting" mechanism in which when medical personnel are being threatened or met with violence, they should report to both the police office and the prosecutors office. If there are offenders are found to have violated the Criminal Law or Medical Care Law, an investigation will be taken place and the offender will be arrested immediately under the command of the prosecutor. Such measures allow medical personnel to treat patients at ease.
Head Prosecutor Kuo Ching-wen from Taichung District Prosecutors Office stated that when encountering medical violence, one should dial 110 to call the police immediately. After the police arrived, arrested red-handed offenders, confirmed who are the victims, collected and preserved evidence, and had taken other measures, the prosecutors office and Health Bureau should be notified at once. She emphasized that, according to Medical Care Law, medical violence is not a crime that is indictable only upon complaint. Therefore, there is no need to be afraid of the judicial procedure and seek private settlement.
The Health Bureau stated that after receiving medical violence reports , the caring mechanism will be activated which includes the hospital and medical personnel. It will further request the hospital and the police office to provide related evidence and conduct investigation and prosecution according to law. The city government and Taichung District Prosecutors Office will also work together to integrate the medical violence reporting form and its SOP in order to simplify the reporting procedure of medical institutes.


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Today's topic is very interesting because this article is going to explain in the Language of the Prophet Muhammad that how ALLAH shoots the devils. What is the crime of devils when Allah gets angry on them and shoots them and what is the weapon of Allah whereby demons are shot dead. This article is also going to explain to you that The nearest heaven is so near to you that you can just reach there in maybe one day. How amazing is this that after reaching the First heaven there will be only six of them left whereafter we would be able to see Allah who is sitting above the seventh heaven on a throne on the water. Don't call me crazy, Islam tells me all this. I am not hallucinating and I am not on drugs okay. I Know you are not going to believe me until I give you the references from Quran and Sunnah. I am not a liar, so here are the references. Lets Start With Quran. The Almighty ALLAh says;
Shooting Stars are Missiles Against Devils:
Chapter 67 Verse 5 : And We have certainly beautified the nearest heaven with stars and have made [from] them what is thrown at the devils and have prepared for them the punishment of the Blaze.
In this verse the Almighty Allah says that He, the Allah has beautified the nearest heaven to the people of the world, with Stars and from the them he made shooting stars as a punishment for the devils.
Miracle of Quran; Not easy to understand
This is the Miracle of the Quran that even its translation is not easy to understand. It's a miracle, otherwise everyone in the world could have claimed that he could understand the language of ALLAH. Quran is made this way so that people could not understand what the Quran actually saying. It helps Allah when Allah says something against the Facts of science then because of this Miracle of Quran new translation is invented of the verse which could fit the news discoveries of science. Miracle, Right.
Still Shooting Stars are missiles
But what if Allah is determined to make us believe His statement that Shooting Stars are missiles because what the hell we know about the science and all that so Here again:
Chapter 37 verses 6 and 7 :
Indeed, We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment of stars. And as protection against every rebellious devil
Science is Branch of Evil.
Allah is so sure about the shooting stars that he wants us to believe that Shooting stars are missiles and in the lowest heaven. Why Allah would do that. He knew that in the future times people will invent something with the name of science and then they will attribute every kind of lie to the science that science tells us this , science tell us that. So In order to save the people from this branch of Evil, Allah is emphasizing on his statement.
What the heck, Science tells us about shooting stars
What is a shooting star?
Shooting stars look like stars that quickly shoot across the sky, but they are not stars. A shooting star is really a small piece of rock or dust that hits Earth's atmosphere from space. It moves so fast that it heats up and glows as it moves through the atmosphere. Shooting stars are actually what astronomers call meteors. Most meteors burn up in the atmosphere before they reach the ground. However, once in a while a meteor is large enough than some of it survives and reaches Earth's surface. Then it is called a meteorite.
What A Lie of Science:
What a lie. This is why Allah is emphasizing on his statement and Allah knew that you people of the world were not going to believe Allah until the Prophet of Allah, Muhammad, would tell you the same. After all Prophet Muhammad was the one who had the Knowledge of the Unseen. Although Allah has said in the Quran Chapter 27 verse 65 that no one has the knowledge of the unseen but Allah. But you know this is not unseen for prophet Muhammad so you cannot say that Prophet Muhammad was telling something about unseen. He had seen all this heaven and process of the shooting stars so Prophet Muhammad Explained to the Ignorant People of the world, that;
What Prophet Muhammad tells about shooting Stars:
Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:
"We were with the Messenger of Allah, while he was sitting with a group of his Companions, when they saw a glowing shooting star. The Messenger of Allah said: 'When you saw the likes of this during Jahiliyyah, what would you say about it?' They said: 'We would say that a great man died, or that a great man has been born.' The Messenger of Allah said: 'It is not shot due to the death of anyone, nor his coming into life. Rather when our Lord [Blessed is His Name and Most High] decrees a matter, He is glorified by the bearers of the Throne. Then He is glorified by the inhabitants who are below them, then those below them, until such glorification reaches this Heaven. Then the inhabitants of the sixth Heaven ask the inhabitants of the seventh Heaven: "What did your Lord say?" He said: 'So they inform them; then the inhabitants of each Heaven seek the information, until the news is conveyed to the inhabitants of the Heavens of the earth. The Shayatin try to overhear so they are shot at, so they cast it down to their friends. Whatever they came with is true, as it is, but they distort it and add to it.'" (Jamia Tirmazi, English Reference Vol.5 , Book 44 Hadith 3224. Arabic reference Book 47, Hadith 3530)
Devil try to hear what Allah has said and Allah shoots them with shooting stars.
Prophet Muhammad explained that when Allah decrees some matter then devil try to hear that and before Allah shoots him, the devils hears something of it and then distort what is told by the ALLAH.
Now lets try to analyse this Hadith.
a) Allah does not want devils to hear what Allah says:
According to this hadith and the verses of Quran mentioned herein-above Allah does not want the devils to hear what he says.
b) Even then the devils hear something:
But the devils are so cunning that they hear what Allah says before Allah could know that they are secretly listening to Allah. Why the devils don't read the Quran in order to know what Allah says.
c) Then Allah shoots a Star on devils
Then Allah shoots a star on devil and the devil runs away.
d) Devils tell the people distorted Sayings of Allah
Why Allah does not want the devils to listen to what Allah says, They tell the people of the world the distorted sayings of Allah. Dr. Zakir Naik does the same, what about him.
e) Lowest heaven of Allah is the atmosphere of the earth
According to Allah shooting stars and the other stars are in the lowest heaven while science tells us that the shooting star is some meteor when it touches the atmosphere of the earth.
2 plus 2 is equal to 4 i.e. atmosphere of the earth is the lowest heaven.
f) We can reach the lowest heaven in one day
It means we can reach the atmosphere of the earth by flying in a plane in less then one day or flying in a shuttle.
But Prophet Muhammad tells that the distance between first heaven and the earth is 73 years.
When the science is lying about everything then suddenly the light of truth came from messenger of Allah who explains:
Narrated Al-Abbas ibn AbdulMuttalib:
I was sitting in al-Batha with a company among whom the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was sitting, when a cloud passed above them.
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) looked at it and said: What do you call this? They said: Sahab.
He said: And muzn? They said: And muzn. He said: And anan? They said: And anan. AbuDawud said: I am not quite confident about the word anan. He asked: Do you know the distance between Heaven and Earth? They replied: We do not know. He then said: The distance between them is seventy-one, seventy-two, or seventy-three years. The heaven which is above it is at a similar distance (going on till he counted seven heavens). Above the seventh heaven there is a sea, the distance between whose surface and bottom is like that between one heaven and the next. Above that there are eight mountain goats the distance between whose hoofs and haunches is like the distance between one heaven and the next. Then Allah, the Blessed and the Exalted, is above that.(Sunan Abu Dawood 4723,book 42 ,hadith 128. English translation Book 41 hadith 4705)
a)Distance between first heaven (atmosphere of earth) and earth is 73 years
According to this hadith the distance between the first heaven, which is atmosphere of the earth because shooting stars are found in the atmosphere of the earth, and the earth is 73 years.
b) 73 years of camel journey.
Prophet did not know in the earlier times that people would invent planes or shuttles so I think by 73 years he meant 73 years of camel journey from earth to the atmosphere of the earth. And it is quite possible that even after 73 years the camel would not be able to reach the atmosphere of earth.
c) Why camel why not Burraq
Why I am saying that Propeht meant camel because according to some ahadith of prophet Burraq is a donkey made of lightening, whereupon the prophet traveled upto the throne of Allah and back in just one second or less than one second. But that is only for the Prophet. While when you use a camel for journey toward sky, then because of the slow speed of camel you might reach the atmosphere of the earth in may 73 years or you might never reach anywhere.
d) Above the seventh heaven there is large sea
Above the seventh heaven there is a sea.
e) Above the sea 8 mountain Giant Goats
Above the sea there are 8 mountain Giant Goats.
f) Above the Goats, Allah's Throne
On the giant goats Allah has placed his throne and putting all His weight on the Goats which are able to bear the weight of Allah.
Where was Allah's Throne before creation of anything
Narrated Waki' bin Hudus:
from his uncle Abu Razin who said: "I said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Where was our Lord before He created His creation?' He said: 'He was (above) the clouds - no air was under him, no air was above him, and He created His Throne upon the water.'" ( Jamia Tirmadi English Reference : vol.5 , Book 44, Hadith 3109 ; Arabic Reference Book 47, Hadith 3394)
a) When there was no creation water and clouds were already there
According to this hadith before anything was ever created Water and clouds were there
b) First creation was Allahs' Throne:
The first thing Allah created was the throne on the water.
c) Then Allah created the mountain Goats.
Then Allah felt that the throne is not comfortable on the water so he created mountains goats and placed the throne on them, What a comfort.
Asad Mahmud