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How to practice programming
4 years, 5 months ago
I was really enjoying the HandmadeCon. And there were a lot of things that were really good. One of those things was that Mike Acton was suggesting that every programmer should be practicing coding to improve. This really hit home and I got to thinking how I should do this. So maybe we could list some ways to practice in this topic.
Let me start by saying that I'm not a game programmer by trade. I don't even program C on a daily basis. So in a way, every coding session I do in C, I kind of see as practice. So my hobby project of making a game is practice in my book ;)
But I do get his point about throwing away your progress after your practice session, so you can start fresh the next time. Instead of it turning into a project.
I just don't really see myself coding the same thing every day for 30 minutes and erasing the result. Just to do it again the next day. But maybe it is something I should try to find out if it has any merit.
Another way of practicing that I could see myself doing is
Project Euler
. These are seperate programming problems. Most of them mathematical. I've already done some in the past, but am thinking of doing more of them. And I will probably switch to C, in order to get maximum effect.
This is more goal oriented, which could help me to keep going. It also helps practicing analytic skills, as most problems require you to analyse the subject and delve into the details, before you can really find an algorithm.
So what do you think about practice?
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+1 for Project Euler.
Some other ideas:
Use your favorite algorithm textbook or website and randomly select an algorithm to implement. First challenge is to write a program to do the random selection :)
has three challenges per week. As per usual reddit quality, some are quite fun to do and clearly explained, while others are poorly explained which makes programming them difficult. I suppose it mimics software dev in the real world in that regard.
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How to practice programming
4 years, 5 months ago
Everyone practices differently as you might have guessed.
When I practice my musical instruments (guitar, piano, bass, and a few others), I usually do a warm-up (fingers) exercises, scales (and all the modes), practice pieces (Sor or Bach etudes), and a short song if I have time. If I need to practice an actual piece, I will do after this and usually is small sections and in a random order. This is to make sure I know the piece at any point.
I kind of do the same with programming. Warm my hands up, create a blank project, read algorithms, implement them, do a small project.
A small project could be make a small game (tetris, space invaders, pong), a parser, build number increment, simple file type conversion.
One thing I also like to do is try the Ludum Dare. The next on is this weekend!!! For others you do not know, the Ludum Dare is a competition where you make a game in a weekend (48 hours) from scratch. That means all code, art, music, etc. has be made in that time.
The Ludum Dare is great way to practice your understanding of making games quickly and efficiently. Also, you can have fun doing it too!
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4 years, 5 months ago
What I've sort of been thinking on this topic is this: I think I am going to think of something I dread doing but do all the time, doesn't matter what language/project/etc. it is, and practicing doing it everyday so that when it comes time to do that thing that I'm normally very slow at, I can be much faster at that thing. The two things I think need to be considered for doing this are:
1. What is the thing that slows me down the absolute most
2. Is practicing that thing going to benefit my overall workflow, meaning if I am super slow at it but I only do that thing maybe once every few months, then it isn't worth it probably to practice 15-30-60 minutes a day doing it if it only saves me a little time once in a while.
Anyway, that's where I'm at with it.
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with a timer. It's split into categories and guides you on what topics to do when. The average time per question feature is a good indicator of how good you currently are. You will find more specific guidance on the InterviewBit platform directly.
Also if you are preparing for coding interviews they provide company-specific questions e.g.
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Gooey Hot Fudge Brownies
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
3/4 cup natural sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nondairy milk (I use soy)
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
3/4 cup hot water
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 8x8" pan. Mx whole wheat pastry flour, 3/4 cup natural sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add milk, applesauce, and vanilla. Mix well. Spoon the batter into prepared pan.
3. Mix the remaining cocoa, brown sugar, and hot water in a bowl. Stir it around to mix it.
4. Pour that over the brownie batter. Bake for 40 minutes.
This is amazing! Fixed my chocolate craving like a charm. I didn't have any vanilla extract so I used strawberry extract instead, that's the only modification I made. (: It came out of the oven not so long ago and my dad and I have already annhilated the hell out of it! Thanks for the great recipe!!
Wow, I just want to say that these are the most AMAZING brownies ever! I brought them to school for my friend's birthday and everyone thought I had stopped being vegan, because they are so rich and taste like "real" (in their words) brownies! I baked them for 25 minutes and they were perfect. Defenitely need a utensil to eat them with, though. SOOO GOOD!
Oh my goodness... I just took these out of the oven, they are just wonderful! They're rich, gooey, comforting, tasty... they tasted like more... I had two. :-[ Next time I think I may take them out of the oven just a little bit sooner, but even still they were delightfully delicious.
this was such a hit!!! it turned out exactly how i anticipated; all of my favorite dessert components into one. moist chocolate cake, crisp brownie crust, thick gooey hot fudge sauce. i followed the recipe exactly, but i did substitute oil for the applesauce (which makes the texture) i served this with scoops of so delicious chocolate velvet ice cream and poured the molten hot fudge all over. i think my favorite part was the leftover hot fudge! i will be making this again and again. (its also been requested!)
This was like a chocolate pudding without the butter! Second time it was over-cooked and I had to do half-carob half-cocoa
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The Iconic 1955-57 Tri-Five Chevrolet
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Most of these pictures are of the battle of Trafalgar, of the Nile, and of the fight against the Spanish Armada. Click to enlarge.
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A sea battle at night (above). It must have been quite a sight.
Here's a battle (above) in what might be the early morning. How strange to see savage killing at an hour of the day that we all associate with delicacy and quietude.
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A scene from one of the Spanish Armada battles (above). This painting loses a lot by being seen small. Be sure to click to enlarge.
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John Castiel.
Where are you from?
Name of band:
Decline The Fall.
Who else is in your band?
Ehren Fenech : Drummer
Fabio Negro : Bassist
Matthew Mercieca : Lead Guitarist
Kris Farrugia : Rhythm Guitarist
How would you describe yourselves and your music?
We're four Maltese and an Italian that joined the band all in different times.
I personally describe ourselves as two trouble makers (John & Ehren), a father-like member ( Kris), The Italian that we all pick on (Fabio) and the nice Giant (Matthew).
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We all have different influences and all have different favorite bands but if I had to mention some bands that we all agree on are Bullet for My Valentine and Killswitch Engage
What do you hope to achieve in music?
We're working hard so that maybe, we can actually make this our career
What has been the highlight of your career so far, and why?
I think so far the highlight was the first gig. We had over 200 people for our debut and my first time singing with a band on stage. It was amazing.
And what's the moment you want to forget?
Fabio wearing flip flops on a television interview.
If you had to pick just one of your songs to represent your music, what would it be and why?
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Where can we find out more about your music?


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BOSTON � The World Series champion Boston Red Sox are back in the playoffs, thanks to a 5-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians that clinched at least a wild-card berth.
BOSTON � The World Series champion Boston Red Sox are back in the playoffs, thanks to a 5-4 victory over the Cleveland Indians last night that clinched at least a wild-card berth.
Tim Wakefield outpitched Cliff Lee (22-3), and midseason acquisition Jason Bay hit the go-ahead single as Boston scored three times in the fifth inning to rally from a two-run deficit.
With the win, the Red Sox moved 6 games ahead of the New York Yankees in the wild-card race with five games left. Boston still has a chance to catch Tampa Bay in the AL East.
Cleveland loaded the bases with two outs in the eighth before Jonathan Papelbon came on and, with his first pitch, got Jamey Carroll to ground out. Papelbon, who was on the mound when the Red Sox won the World Series last fall, retired the Indians in order in the ninth to record his 41st save.
When Victor Martinez popped up to shortstop Alex Cora to end the game, the Red Sox poured out of their dugout and bullpen, hugging and slapping hands in the infield. They then retreating to the plasticized clubhouse for the traditional spraying of champagne.
�A lot of guys went down and we found a way to get into the playoffs to defend our title,� second baseman Dustin Pedroia said.� �We have a chance to do what we did last year, and that�s all we were looking for.�
Wakefield (10-11) allowed four runs on six hits and a walk in six innings, striking out six. It�s his 10th season in Boston with 10 or more wins, tying Roger Clemens for the most in franchise history.
Lee, the favorite to win the AL Cy Young award, had won 11 straight decisions in 13 starts since picking up his second loss on July 6.
Once the much-maligned owners of an 86-year championship drought, the Red Sox have won two titles in the last four seasons and made the playoffs five of the past six years.
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- Main function of lungs is gas exchange
- Trachea divides into right and left mainstem bronchi
- Right lung has 3 lobes (upper, middle and lower); left lung has 2 lobes (upper and lower) lobes; lingual is part of left upper lobe and is somewhat analogous to right middle lobe
- Right bronchus is more vertical and in line with trachea than left; thus aspirated material tends to enter right lung
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- Alveoli are "dead ends" of airways; their walls are composed only of alveoli, where gas exchange takes place
- Lung has double arterial supply - pulmonary and bronchial arteries that accompany airways; in general, diameter of airway is similar to that of accompanying pulmonary artery
- Lungs are surrounded by visceral pleural membrane; inner chest cavity is lined by parietal pleural membrane; these membranes define pleural space, which normally has minimal volume
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Something that I spend time pondering about frequently is the sorry state of my dehydrated skin. I drink water a lot – a lot a lot – and spend a lot of time looking after my skin and constantly try to rehydrate it. My cheeks are also dry, so my skin can be a bit of a challenge. I've whittled down a lot of products thought, and thought I'd just chat about all my favourite picks for dehydrated skin.
Ingredients to look for:
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Too much alcohol in products
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Superdrug Hydrating serum
Oils – I always use an oil before moisturiser, and always try to give myself a little facial massage at night. Depending on how dry, you could change how many drops of oil you use – I normally use 3/4 on my drier skin and spend about 3 minutes massaging it in. Oil cleansers are also worth trying.
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Eyes – If you have really dry eyes – like me – the Weleda skin food manages to keep my eyes moisturised all day, and steamcream is also so so good to use as an eye cream.
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Moisturisers and masks – I love the Origins make a difference range in its entirety, and the moisturiser is pretty special. I find that my skin seems to drink moisturisers up so quickly – classic dehydrated skin. I can use something really rich, but my skin will still be feeling dry by the time I take off my makeup.
For masks I like to try and use something moisturising twice a week. My skin gets so dry you guys. Masks are definitely one of those things that I love the idea of, and love it when I have it on but it's just the thought and the effort of doing it. Just me? Am I too lazy.
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What skin type do you have, and how do you treat it? 🙂


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Whether you're searching for dental hygienist jobs or trying to find dental assistant jobs, it's important to be aware of current trends within the industry. Understanding current dental industry job and hiring trends can help you customize the job seeking process for better results. Here's a closer look at some of today's hiring and job trends, as well as information on how you can use this information to increase your chance of landing the dental job you want.
Office Managers are Doing the Hiring
As you begin looking for dental industry jobs, it's important to know who is actually doing the hiring at most dental practices today. Current trends show that it's usually the office manager doing the hiring at a dental office. The rest of the time, it's the dentist doing the hiring.
Since office managers are often doing the hiring, it's important to keep this in mind as you're searching for a job. If you walk into a practice to drop off your resume, consider asking to see the office manager. There's a good chance that the office manager is doing the hiring anyway, so it's a perfect time to make a good impression.
Job Seekers Use Current Relationships and the Web to Find Jobs
Where are dental professionals looking for dental opportunities? Most job seekers are looking at the web to find dental jobs. However, it's important to note that dental professionals aren't turning only to the web. A large percentage of dental job seekers also use their current relationships to find practices that are hiring.
Many dental professionals are using dental specific job platforms to search for jobs. More importantly, many employers are heading to dentistry-specific job platforms to find quality employees. Instead of checking general job platforms, dental professionals will enjoy greater benefits if they head to job platforms that are specific to the dental industry.
More Dental Workers are Working Multiple Jobs
Unfortunately, new trends show that more and more dental workers are working multiple jobs. Why are so many dental professionals having to work multiple jobs? One reason is because many dental offices aren't hiring for full time positions. The lack of full time positions means that more dental assistants and dental hygienists have to work multiple jobs to get the hours they need. Some dentists are beginning to take over hygiene roles within their practice as well, reducing full time positions for dental hygienists. In some cases, dental employees like picking up a couple additional shifts each week to increase their income, which has also led to simultaneous practice employment within the dental industry.
While seeking multiple jobs may sound frustrating and time consuming, working multiple jobs does offer some benefits. It often offers dental workers the ability to enjoy different environments, reducing workplace stress. The additional hours often give workers a financial boost as well. On the other hand, professionals that choose to work multiple jobs need to be careful to avoid burnout.
Navigating the dental hiring process can be difficult today, but understanding current dental industry job and hiring trends can help. As you continue looking for dental jobs, keep these trends in mind and use this information to your benefits.


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My First Wide: Pocket Monsters Special Ruby Sapphire Chapter volume 1
From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
| Pokémon Adventures volume 1
| Info
My First Wide: Volume 1 (Japanese: My First WIDE: ポケットモンスターSPECIAL ルビーサファイア編 1 My First Wide: Pocket Monster Special Ruby Sapphire Chapter volume 1) is the first volume of an omnibus compilation of the Ruby & Sapphire chapter of the Pokémon Adventures manga. It is authored by 日下秀憲 Hidenori Kusaka and illustrated by 山本サトシ Satoshi Yamamoto. It contains rounds originally included in Volume 15, Volume 16 and Volume 17.
| First
|March 31, 2011
- Round 181: VS Cacnea
- Round 182: VS Mightyena
- Round 183: VS Torchic
- Round 184: VS Dustox
- Round 185: VS Nuzleaf
- Round 186: VS Breloom
- Round 187: VS Kecleon
- Round 188: VS Lombre
- Round 189: VS Ludicolo
- Round 190: VS Nosepass I
- Round 191: VS Nosepass II
- Round 192: VS Crawdaunt I
- Round 193: VS Crawdaunt II
- Round 194: VS Mawile
- Round 195: VS Makuhita
- Round 196: VS Beldum
- Round 197: VS Hariyama
- Round 198: VS Plusle & Minun I
- Round 199: VS Plusle & Minun II
- Round 200: VS Torkoal
- Round 201: VS Slugma
- Round 202: VS Slugma II
- Round 203: VS Donphan
- Round 204: VS Electrike I
- Round 205: VS Electrike II
- Round 206: VS Feebas
- Round 207: VS Zangoose & Seviper I
- Round 208: VS Zangoose & Seviper II
- Round 209: VS Slaking I
- Round 210: VS Slaking II
- Round 211: VS Slaking III
- Round 212: VS Azumarill I
Major events
|Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.
- Ruby moves from Johto to Littleroot Town in Hoenn.
- Ruby arrives at his new house, but quickly runs away.
- Ruby meets Professor Birch.
- Ruby meets Sapphire.
- Sapphire is revealed to own a Pokédex.
- Ruby and Sapphire make a bet to see who can beat their respective goals in eighty days.
- Ruby meets Wally.
- Ruby helps Wally capture his first Pokémon, a Kecleon.
- Ruby is swept out to sea after an earthquake.
- Gabby and Ty are attacked by Team Aqua's Ludicolo.
- Sapphire defeats Team Aqua, but they successfully steal the Devon Goods.
- Mr. Stone gives Sapphire a letter for Steven.
- Ruby is rescued by Mr. Briney at sea.
- Ruby meets Steven Stone.
- Blaise obtains the Submarine Explorer 1 submarine for Team Magma.
- Norman successfully finds Ruby.
- Ruby faces his father in battle to force him to let him do Contests.
- Norman allows Ruby to participate in Pokémon Contests.
- Shelly and Amber capture Flannery as a way to lure Sapphire.
- Sapphire faces Matt in battle to rescue Flannery.
- Team Aqua goes to stop Mt. Chimney's activity.
Party changes
- Kiki evolves into Delcatty in PS196.
- Nana evolves into Mightyena in PS196.
- Mumu evolves into Marshtomp in PS200.
Gym battles
- Sapphire defeats Roxanne in PS191.
- Sapphire defeats Brawly in PS197.
- Sapphire challenges Wattson in PS204 and loses, but he awards her the badge in PS205 for helping him.
|This article is part of Project Manga, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each series of Pokémon manga.


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In this course, students will design, optimize and create a data warehouse for BI solutions with the respect to chosen strategy used for creating data warehouse. The main focus is on solving requirements of data warehouse such as the change of data granularity, data historization etc... A summary of TSQL orders and tools which are possible to use for data warehouse fulfillment is also a part of this course.
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Among the hot new technology trends are mobile device applications (apps) that assist the business community. With global on-demand business now a way of life, more and more businesses are moving towards the use of apps that simplify business tasks, while creating jobs for individuals.
EasyShift, created by Quri Inc., is a crowd source labor system that pays individuals to utilize their smart phones. The app pays you cash to do simple assignments like snap a photo, record a price, or give your opinion. In one instance it is used to document retail inventory, shelf placement and marketing data required by major brand owners globally. The Wall Street Journal noted these tasks are performed at stores for $3 – $4 a task and can increase to even $40 when tasks are more complex. Wow! A great idea and especially for college kids, second jobs or even stay at home moms who can make some extra money while they are running their own errands. And it provides real data for brand owners at the point of consumption.
Allstate Corporation has an Esurance product that allows policyholders to send in their own claims using a mobile application. In this case, the application has reduced claims adjusters field work. Take this concept one step further and an app could be used to process package returns, or even visualize and document service and repair issues from a supplier's product issues or carrier mishaps, to servicing your car to home maintenance.
Cutting to the Chase: Mobile Business Applications are finding their way by enabling visibility into the next step in the supply chain business process; connecting the businesses in the value chain.


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Having your first pair of pointe shoes is a memory not soon forgotten. From the first blisters to the spotlight at the recital, your shoes will carry you to fulfill your dancing dreams. Finding the perfect pair can now be done when you shop online for shoes.
It is important to understand how to fit the shoes according to the shoe's purpose and the dancer's body's demands. Always be certain on every aspect of your foot and the shoes' fit, especially on the concerns about understanding your feet's needs when you shop online for shoes.
When you start fitting, bring thin socks or tights to wear in order to keep the shoes clean and create an accurate fit. Ask your teacher for tips if she has any shoe preferences and any padding suggestions. Understand the demands that you will bring upon your shoes by knowing how many classes per week that you will be taking on pointe and the duration of those classes. Call ahead for an appointment whenever possible to insure individualized service.
Once you have found the pair you like when you shop online for shoes, test them. Take them off, walk around for a few minutes, and then try them on again. If they still feel right to you and look right to your teacher or fitting professional, chances are you have found your best starting shoe.
If you have any concerns, consider taking the shoes in to your teacher for a second opinion. Inquire about the return policy before purchasing the shoes. If you are getting a second opinion, wear clean tights while trying on the shoes and use a clean towel over the floor. Do not bend, crush, or otherwise try to break in the shoes until you are certain you want to keep them.
Above all, enjoy the experience. To this day I look back with a smile on my face to the time when I bought my first pair of pointe shoes. It is a joy that brings with it new challenges and experiences that will help you to grow as a dancer.
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The island has stepped up to a challenge!
10,000 steps Australia is 10-week, team vs. team workplace pedometer challenge that takes us on a virtual tour of the Top End of Australia.
Yep it's this wide brown land for us… Just wish it were not a virtual tour, although in one week I have walked a measly 35 kilometres, which equates to 50,000 steps. My best day was 11108 steps…it may take me awhile to walk the Top End. Not to worry, slow and steady wins the race?
So many Flinders islanders have reached 100,000,00 step milestones in one week…wow, congratulations.
Best wishes to our Flinders friends on their top-end adventure!


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You are supposed to complete the conversion tracking settings.
Check here for the instructions if you have not finished the conversion tracking settings.
- Google Search / Listing
1. Select "+CAMPAIGN" > "Search Network only".
2. Select "Mobile app installs" in "Type" section and search/select the desired app in "Mobile app" section.
3. Set the Campaign URL in "Campaign URL options (advanced)" section and click "Save and continue".
4.Put the "Final URL" you will get from us in "Final URL" section.
5.The following page appears after "Create an ad group" is completed. The conversion tracking will be linked.
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"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall speak peace to the nations; his rule shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth." Zechariah 9:9-10 ESV
The prophecy Jesus very intentionally fulfilled upon his arrival in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. "Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord needs them,' and he will send them at once." Matthew 21:2-3 ESV. Jesus had come to Jerusalem to be crowned king. The crowd shouting their hosannas as as he came into Jerusalem that day had that much right. Jesus had come to be crowned King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Yet he wept over Jerusalem as he came into the city to those Hosannas, because he knew that behind it was a toxic strain of nationalism and certitude. He knew that the crowd, though right about their hosannas, was completely wrong about the manner in which he would be enthroned. "Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes." Luke 19:42 ESV. They did not know the things that make for peace. They did not understand their Messiah was to be the Prince of Peace.
Sunday, Jesus enters the city triumphant, and weeps over it. Monday, Jesus prophetically protests the temple in a manner following Jeremiah, in a way predicting the downfall of the temple was near. This results in the temple elite beginning to plot a way to murder Jesus, which never would have happened during the festival if Judas had not lead them to him at a quiet place, at night, away from the crowds. But as the temple establishment was plotting the end of Jesus, Jesus is everywhere predicting the end of the temple.
On Tuesday, Jesus gives his disciples his Olivet discourse with all the signs of the End. But the End Jesus is predicting all along us not the end of the works but the end of the temple. Jesus predicts a time of great unrest leading up to the end of the temple. He says there will be earthquakes, rebellions, famines, uprisings, wars and rumors of wars. His great sign that the end was near was that Jerusalem would be surrounded by Roman armies – ""But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near." Luke 21:20 ESV. His warning to his disciples when they saw this was talking not be like everyone else. Don't think those city walls would protect you and keep you safe. Don't run into the city, run out of the city, go into the wilderness, just GET OUT!! "Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are out in the country enter it, for these are days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written." Luke 21:21-22 ESV. And when these prophecies were fulfilled, all those Jews in and around Jerusalem who believed Jesus was Messiah remembered his warnings, and when most were flooding into the city, they got out. History tells us they left Jerusalem and went to the city of Pella in northern Jordan.
On Wednesday, Mary Magdalene anointed Jesus to become king (and for his burial). On Thursday, he had his Last Supper with his disciples, beginning the transition of the center of the kingdom of God from the temple to the table.
And on Friday – Jesus was crowned king. His coronation was a crucifixion, but Pilate told the truth on that sign he had placed on the cross – "Here is the King of the Jews". Even though he meant it in mocking, that was a true statement.
BUT ON SUNDAY – God raised him from the dead. The second psalm comes to pass. "I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, "You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession." Psalms 2:7-8 ESV. The words spoken by Jesus upon his resurrection, the first words of the new world are not words of vengeance, not rallying the troops to go take down Pilate and destroy Herod, not giving those who had stood against him their just due, but words of peace – Peace be with you.
Then on the day of Pentecost, "…there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven." Acts 2:5 ESV. Peter preached his great sermon and the gospel was preached to men from every nation under heaven. 3000 souls were saved that day. The Gospel spread rapidly over the next few decades throughout the Roman Empire, until in AD 64 Nero had both Peter and Paul executed.
The end of the temple would mark the full inauguration of the Kingdom of God, and Jesus had repeatedly given a specific timetable. This generation will not pass away…August 10, AD 70, the attack started. Rome destroys Jerusalem, at least 600,000 killed, 97,000 taken as slaves.
Jesus predictions that not one stone will be left upon another are fulfilled. The city was leveled. So, to put it clearly, the second coming of Christ does not have to be preceded by wars and rumors of wars. Because that already happened.
Do what do we look for?? Well, Jesus is king, right? Jesus us the king that Zachariah prophecies about. Jesus certainly thought so, that's why he so intentionally fulfilled the prophecy by riding the peace donkey on Palm Sunday instead of a war horse. So, what does our king command? …He shall speak peace to the nations. He commands peace, the Hebrew word Shalom, not war!!
The second coming should be preceded by people attempting to live here and now under the reign of Christ. We might want to call them Christians. Our morbid fascination with biblically sanctioned end times hyper violence needs to end. We want Christ to come, but for some reason believe we need multiple wars to bring that into fruition. We say things like "There will never be peace in the Middle East until Jesus comes again", thereby condemning that region to perpetual war just by the expectation. But we need to understand that war is not necessary for Christ to return.
Warmongering is anti-Christ. Christ is the King who commands peace to the nations. He does not tell us to go have a bunch of wars so He can come back!! If we get a secret thrill at every rumor or talk of war, that makes us a warmonger. Jesus does not say "blessed are the warmongers, because they have a good eschatology". No, he says Blessed are the peacemakers.
There is always another Armageddon on the horizon. Always another war to come. It is the foundation of our civilization. But we confess that Christ will come again to judge the living and the dead. If we confess Jesus as the Christ, we look for rumors of Shalom, rumors of peace. Our task is to spread and live these rumors of shalom. We are to live into the reality of Christ here and now.
After all, he is the Prince of Peace, is he not?
John Lewis
"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the war horse from Jerusalem; and the battle bow shall be cut off, and he shall speak peace to the nations; his rule shall be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth."
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When I first began Galvin Leatherworks several years ago I had already come up with the basic concept for my Octoknot. I've always drawn random little things. All throughout school and college the margins of my notes would be filled with doodles. It's not something that just goes away. Once I began working in an office I tended to continue this when stuck on conference calls.
In these times I was already trying to figure out how to express myself artistically. Up to this point I generally considered myself a dilettante. I was dabbling in many different mediums, painting, sculpture, photography, even knitting. I was looking for a manner to represent myself and what I considered a multidisciplinary habit.
I wanted to honor my Irish roots, and figured a Celtic symbol would do really well. I've played with various knotwork ideas over the years. One thing that stood out to me was with many of the zoomorph patterns many of the creatures that needed extra twisting to be able to pull of the patterns. When I looked through reference images I found many creatures, but never an octopus. This struck me as odd.
The octopus seems to lend itself perfectly for a Celtic knot. All the tentacles easily twist into any shape necessary. They are incredibly resourceful creatures, very adaptive and I felt really represented me.
The far left is a doodle from one of those conference calls. I had drawn some intersecting circles and it all started coming together. I inked over the initial penciling and here it is.
A few years later on after I started playing with leather. I had tried a few other Celtic images already. So I figured I should try to bring that image into my new medium. The middle is this first attempt of tooling the Octoknot.
When I finally decided to make the Octoknot my logo I hoped to be able to turn it into something more marketable. I had plenty of experience with Photoshop and Illustrator from college. I set to work one night and the finally had a clean version. This I turned into a stamp first as my maker's mark in my leatherwork. Now I also have it available as an enamel pin. Starting this weekend I'll also have stickers of the Octoknot available at shows.


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The sun erupted with the second largest solar flare in a year, expelling coronal mass ejections that are traveling to the earth at more than 600 miles a second.
The ejections are so forceful that they seem to create a ripple effect stretching across the surface of the sun.
These waves move at over one million miles per hour meaning they can reach from one side of the sun to the other in just about an hour.
So what does this mean for us?
For one, the northern lights also known as aurora borealis will be especially bright. In the US, people as far south as the Great Lakes region might be able to see the light show.
For others it could be disruption in GPS and other satellite signals and interference with high frequency radio communication. The activity is especially high at the poles and some transcontinental flights may need to be rerouted. As for climate, the flares have very little to no impact on the Earth's temperature. The increase in solar flares is normal for the sun. It's part of its 11 year solar cycle, which will peak in late 2013.


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The number of people using OTT messaging apps is set to hit 4.2 billion in 2021, according to new forecasts, as the companies who make them look set to add new AI-based capabilities.
A report from Juniper Research said the customer base of the likes of WhatsApp and Snapchat would grow 82 percent from the 2.3 billion users who were signed in 2016, at a CAGR of 12 percent.
The research firm also said Facebook, Snap and others would look to reposition their messaging platforms as customer relationship management (CRM) tools, through the launch of automated chatbots.
It predicted that the number of chatbots on mobile devices would exceed two billion globally by 2021.
Service providers must view the introduction of chatbots as an opportunity to expand their in-app offerings, beyond a mere messaging service, Juniper said.
Sam Barker, Research Analyst at Juniper Research, commented: "Successful chatbots will increase audience engagement, maintain customer satisfaction and generate repeat business."
Recent research from Gartner has shown that 72 percent of users use OTT messaging apps at least once per day.
However, there may be regulatory hurdles to using OTT apps for marketing and CRM.
In January, the European Commission (EC) proposed new measures that will extend existing telecoms regulation to all electronic communication providers.
The proposals cover the privacy of internet users, requiring content and metadata in electronic communications to be anonymised or deleted if users have not given their consent, unless it is being used for billing purposes.
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Timestrip® Blood Temp 10 – 10°C Blood Irreversible Transit Temperature Indicator
Our Blood Temp 10 offers simple quality assurance for blood temperature during transit from the highly controlled environment of the blood bank to use or store in a different destination, such as a hospital.
With a squeeze of a button, Blood Temp 10 is activated and indicates simply and clearly if the temperature of the blood has risen above the threshold temperature. Accurate to +/- 0.5 degrees C.
For blood storage – see Blood Temp 6 indicators
Ease of Use
Timestrip® Blood Temp 10 is inert prior to activation. They can be shipped and stored at ambient temperatures and have no special storage requirements.
Blood Temp 10 has two windows: an activation window that is yellow prior to activation and a breach window that is white prior to activation,
Activate at room temperature. Activation is possible only when the surrounding temperature is above the stated threshold temperature.
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Firmly squeeze the blister located on top of the indicator.
Once activated, a green activation line appears in the yellow activation window and continues to fill the window turns completely green. The breach window will remain white.
The Timestrip® Blood Temp 10 can be directly applied by removing the adhesive liner on the back.
Once activated, Blood Temp 10 will continuously monitor temperature.
When the core temperature of the blood bag breaches 10°C for Blood Temp 10 an immediate indication of temperature abuse is recorded:
Indication of arming window will remain green, while the breach window will turn blue.
The breach window is irreversible and cannot be reset / changed.
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Absolutely not! Unlike some other threshold temperature products, Blood Temp 10 do not require pre-conditioning.
Just activate Blood Temp 10 at any temperature above 10°C/50°F as you cannot squeeze the dye out of the blister if it is in solid form. You then simply need to adhere the Timestrip onto a pre-chilled blood bag, whose temperature will immediately solidify the dye and track any 10 degree temperature breaches.
You really need to try them (for free, of course) to really appreciate how easy they are to use. Timestrip Blood Temp 10 have the same or better accuracy than other indicators on the market, are FDA cleared, but where they are different from other indicators: Blood Temp 10 are simpler and faster to store, to use, and even cost a bit less, saving you time, money and effort.
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Saturday, January 8, 2011
I'll sketch your house~400 followers giveaway!
58 comments:
I recognized Nita's house right away! lol. How cute it is and what a great rendition you've captured. I love your sketches too, Amy. What a wonderful, creative and unique giveaway. Everyone will want to win this one!ReplyDelete
Many congratulations on 400 followers!
Your blog, and you, are awesome!!!
I'll be sending you an email soon.
I would LOVE a chance to win a sketch of our house! Your sketches are beautiful. Thanks for the chance to win this!ReplyDelete
400 how fabulous. I just started following about a week ago. Your sketches are great!ReplyDelete
Congrats on 400 followers, glad I am one of them, I just love your blog. What a great giveaway to offer :)ReplyDelete
Oh, you know I would love this! Count me in!ReplyDelete
Not exactly sure how I found you....think it was a "recommended" on Twitter. Follower 402, looking forward to seeing more and pls come visit my blog when you can....ReplyDelete
Wow! Love the house sketch. I especially like how you include curtains in the windows.ReplyDelete
Congratulations on 400 followers! I would love a sketch of my house but unfortunately we live in an apartment:( But if I won I'd love a sketch of the house I grew up in in England!!!ReplyDelete
This comes at such a good time for us, I recently came across a picture of our home in London and was gutted that I had not had a sketch done while we lived there, your sketch would be the keepsake we are looking for to capture the home that gave us so many fabulous memories. Great Giveaway darlingReplyDelete
You don't know how much I want, need, LOVE this!!ReplyDelete
I already am a follower :)
Oh, this would be so fun for me since we just moved into a new home on December 22nd! I am a follower and love your sketch! Thanks so much for this wonderful give away!ReplyDelete
Amy how exciting congratulations on your 400+ReplyDelete
followers! I am a new one!
I have a Giveaway on Monday!
Art by Karena
Hi Amy,ReplyDelete
You know I love your sketches! Please enter my and ma maison.
Happy weekend, hope all is super good w/you!
Hi Amy,ReplyDelete
You are such a good artist! I love your sketches.
I hope you are having a good weekend.
Hi Amy, I think I may have already told you that I love your sketches! What a great giveaway, I would love one of your sketches especially of my house! I've been following for a little while now, take care, MaryannReplyDelete
I would be SO thrilled to win! I always say, I live in the purple house so you could have fun with it! I'm a follower and love your blog! Thank you so much and enjoy your weekend! ♥ReplyDelete
Love your artwork Amy! I still draw the same house, tree and flower picture from when I was 7!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the chance!
What a fun and unique giveaway! I'm happily following along!ReplyDelete
Oh wow! Look at my little house. We talked about this the other day and look...you already did it. That and redoing your bedroom too? It's so whimsical....love it. Can't wait to frame and hang on the wall.ReplyDelete
They are great. I would love to see how you sketch my house.ReplyDelete
I love your sketches-great giveaway!I would love to win and I am a follower.ReplyDelete
Happy New Year Amy,ReplyDelete
Your sketches are wonderful and I would adore having one of my home done.
I love your blog and would love the chance to win a sketch of my house.. you do beautiful sketches. Thank you for the chance.
The Gilded Cherub
Hi Amy, Congrats on your 400+ followers. This is such a great idea for a giveaway and I would love to own one of your sketches.ReplyDelete
Oh Amy I would love to win this give away! What a wonderful thing to own that sketch would be. I love following your blog. It always is so inspiring. Great give away.ReplyDelete
I'm a follower and would LOVE a sketch of my house! How cool would that be! Thanks for the giveaway and congrats on 400! 8>)ReplyDelete
Pattie @ On Hollyhock Farm
Amy, This is such an amazing and generous Giveaway! I would love a sketch of our cozy little cottage and know just where I would hang it! Have no doubt you'll be going way beyond 400 followers! With your talent, & sense of style, the sky's the limit for you!ReplyDelete
Nita's home looks just as amazing in your beautiful sketch. I am definitely following you and off to see more of your dreamy work!ReplyDelete
Congrats on 400 followers! What a nice giveaway- I always admire your sketches. I recognized Nita's house as soon as I saw it!ReplyDelete
Hey Amy! :) Congrats on having 400...I'm your newest! I am only a few away from having 300..it's kind of exciting!ReplyDelete
I'd love to win the sketch..they're so cute!
Have a great day!
Love it! So fun!!ReplyDelete
Hi Amy, I just found you from Sissie's blog, LOVE your sketches, I'd love to be entered for your give away! Just joined as a follower. Come by for a visit when you can.ReplyDelete
What a great giveaway! I was just at Sissie's blog and she sent me over... the giveaway is great..but your blog is Fantastic!ReplyDelete
Congrats on your 400th follower! But I'm afraid that there will be 399 disappointed people when you pick me (power of positive thinking going on here!). I'd LOVE to have a beautiful sketch of my home.ReplyDelete
Have a great week,
Best giveaway EVER! You are so talented and I was going to follow from the moment I found your beautiful blog home!ReplyDelete
I love your sketches and would so love for you to sketch my little white house...
All Things Heart and Home
Oh, and I'm going to tweet this marvelous giveaway so my friends can meet you!ReplyDelete
How grand is that?! I'm a new follower!ReplyDelete
Oh, how much I would like to win that sketch! You have been on my bloglist for a while already, now I'm a follower, too!ReplyDelete
Regards from Southern Germany,
This is the coolest giveaway I've seen so far! Thanks for being so generous Amy and please add me to your list of participants. I'm already a long time follower. Merci!ReplyDelete
Oh, Amy. What a darling and unique giveaway! I must say that if the arrow lands on me, I'll need quite a bit of fantasy drawn in...just a 1960's gray ranch in need of some exterior lovin'. Been too busy working on the inside! I do have a black door though. Maybe you could draw a set of shutters back in that the hubs never hung back up after we painted. :) I'll share this giveaway in my post tomorrow!ReplyDelete
Your work is beautiful and I have always wanted a painting of my home...so please count your new friend in:)ReplyDelete
Just found your blog and sketches, both are amazing. Can't wait to read more and follow!!ReplyDelete
I am totally a follower & not just for this but to be inspired by your bathroom & dressing table!ReplyDelete
What an awesome give a way! You are so talented, and who wouldn't want to own one of your sketches. I thought I was already a follower because I have been here admiring your work before, but I just started following again? Oh well, congratulations on your 400 followers. I would love it if you would stop by my place and follow me back.ReplyDelete
Congrats on 400! I am a new follower and would be honored to win one of your lovely sketches.ReplyDelete
Congratulations on having so many followers. I enjoy your whimsical drawings and would love to see my home in one of your drawings.ReplyDelete
I'm in the home that I lived in when my daughter was born so that would be a wonderful memory to have a sketch of it. I've been a follower of yours for a while. KatharineReplyDelete
I would love this. We moved here last June after job loss, going back to school, and a new job. This house represents all of our hard work over the past seven years- your drawings are beautiful!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 11, 2011 at 7:53 AM
Your sketches are just lovely, what a fantastic giveaway! You blog is beautiful and I like your projects too, I'm following!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness, I would LOVE to have a sketch of my home! I have a 1939 stone cottage that would love to be sketched :)ReplyDelete
I would so love to win this! How beautiful your drawings are! What a great giveaway for a lucky winner! I'm a new follower! ~MarcyReplyDelete
I have been wanting to do this with my little tudor cottage for many years now. Just looking for the artist with the right touch of lightheartedness. I must thank Nita for posting about you because that is how I found your blog. Thanks so much for sharing your talents.ReplyDelete
Oh Amy I would love for you to sketch our new/old home!ReplyDelete
What a wonderful talent you have!
Thank you for sharing.
Amy, your work is coming along splendidly! Nothing like personal detail. Thanks for the giveaway invite, so glad I didn't miss it.ReplyDelete
I'm already following!
C'est ravissant!
Merci beaucoup pour vos aimables commentaires sur mon blog!
Sandy @ My Shabby Streamside Studio
Love your blog, Im a new follower!ReplyDelete
I love your design style and your sketches so of course, count me in for the give away!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:37 AM
I love your sketches! Please include me for the giveaway. Thank you.ReplyDelete
Hi Amy,ReplyDelete
Please enter me! I'm a follower. ♥
Stephanie ♥


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Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice
The sight of the leaves changing colors and the cool evening breeze lets you know Fall is here. Fall is a special time of year to enjoy before the cold winter arrives. What's even more special about this time of year is that its Pumpkin season! Who doesn't love the sweet aroma of pumpkin in their food and drinks? Pumpkin doesn't just taste good it has great health benefits that can be shared with your pet. Today we are going to share some health benefits of pumpkin treats and some great yummy recipes your dog will drool over.
Health Benefits of Pumpkin
Pumpkin has been used for decades to help maintain and improve health. The benefits of pumpkin are endless and because it's a seasonal vegetable everyone (including your furry friends) gets excited when its harvest time. Here just a few benefits that dogs can experience from eating pumpkin.
- Improved Heart Health
- Reduced risk of certain cancers
- High in Antioxidants
- High in Magnesium
- Lowered blood sugar levels
- Improved prostate and bladder function
- High in Fiber
If you are looking to incorporate pumpkin into your dog's diet and lovemaking natural yet simple treats for your dog to enjoy then you will love these recipes.
Peanut Butter and Pumpkin Dog Treats Recipe
This dog treat recipe is simple and needs only three ingredients. It's fast and ready in just 30 minutes. Pumpkin and peanut butter dog treats will have your puppy barking for more. Luckily this recipe makes 50 snacks you can grab anytime to make your puppy happy and healthy.
- 1 cup oats (old fashioned, 1-minute oats, or instant),
- 1/3 cup pumpkin pureé (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- Preheat oven to 300F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the oats to a food processor and grind until they reach a fine powder. Add in the pumpkin and peanut butter and blend until a sticky dough is formed.
- Remove from the processor and roll out on a lightly floured surface. (Use whole wheat flour, more ground oats, or another flour that you have on hand). Cut out cookies with a small cookie cutter or cut into squares with a knife.
- Lay the treats on the baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, treats are ready when they are dry and hard. Let cool before giving to your pup and store in an airtight container.
Puppy Pumpkin Muffins Recipe
Pumpkin Muffins are a soft and easy to chew treat that can be enjoyed as a midday snack. This recipe is one that you can make any time and it will have your dog licking his chops for more.
- ½ cup pumpkin puree (canned pumpkin NOT pumpkin pie mix)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup quick cook oats
- 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp. vanilla
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ginger
- ¼ cup water
Preheat oven 350° F.
Lightly grease or spray muffin tin.
Place oats in blender or food processor and pulse until oats are about half powder.
Place oats and all remaining ingredients in a large bowl and stir until just mixed.
Fill muffin tins 2/3 full with batter.
Sprinkle oatmeal on top of each muffin to make them more eye-appealing and give your pooch a bit of crunch.
Bake for 15-16 minutes until tops are golden brown.
Puppy Pumpkin Puree Recipe
Pumpkin puree has a ton of nutrients and can be used to make even tastier goodies for your dog. It has high fiber content and can be a helpful tool for both treating constipation and diarrhea. This puree will also make your dog feel full, so it can double as a way to help your dog lose weight in case he is gaining a few extra pounds
- 1 large, ripe pumpkin
- 1 baking sheet
- parchment paper
- large knife
- spoon for scooping seeds
- Wash the pumpkin.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Divide the pumpkin into quarters. You'll need about 1/4 of pumpkin for this recipe
- Cut the quarter into smaller pieces.
- Scoop out the seeds. Save the seeds to wash then roast!
- Place pumpkin slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake about 45 minutes (the pumpkin flesh should be fork tender)
- Removed from the oven to cool before removing the baked pumpkin skin (and discarding it).
- After removing the outer skin, cut the pumpkin into small chunks and toss in the blender, gradually adding water to puree the pumpkin to the consistency of baby food.
- Freeze puree into one-cup containers or in ice cube trays.
Over-Sized Pumpkin Pies Recipe
These festive dog-friendly pies can be used for any occasion. Your dog will not refuse this tasty pumpkin treat, so celebrate over and over with an over-sized pumpkin pie.
- 1 portion pumpkin dog biscuit dough
- 2 cups pureed pumpkin
- Goat yogurt
- Roasted ground pumpkin seeds
- Preheat the oven to 320 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Roll your pumpkin dog biscuit dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Use a glass to cut out circles.
- Use your hands to carefully drape and mold the circles into mini muffin tins.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Let cool for 15 minutes.
- Fill each pie crust with a generous amount of pureed pumpkin.
- Top with goat yogurt and a sprinkle of ground pumpkin seeds.
Fall and pumpkins are a match made in heaven. This year while your body is thriving on the sweet taste of pumpkin and all its health benefits, cook up a few pumpkin snacks for your puppy. Enjoy the tons of vitamins and nutrients in pumpkins that are proven to benefit you and your dog.
It's the perfect time of year and your puppy will love long walks, falling leaves, cool brisk breeze and of course recipes for those yummy pumpkin treats!


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Report: General Motors Agrees to Pay Saturn Owners for Continuously Variable Transmission Defects
The Sacramento Bee reported earlier this month that GM will pay owners of Saturn Ions and Vues equipped with continuously variable transmissions. "The class is composed of all United States residents who own or have owned a 2002 through 2005 model year Saturn Vue, new or used, equipped with a Vti transmission or a 2003 through 2004 model year Ion, new or used, equipped with a VTi transmission," wrote the newspaper. "Under the terms of the proposed agreement, General Motors is committed to reimbursing eligible current or former owners for repairs, car rentals, towing and trade-in losses relating to a VTi transmission." The paper says that 8,525 new Ions and Vues with CVT/VTi transmissions were sold in California during that period.
General Motors Corp. has agreed to pay an estimated $90 million or more to "tens of thousands" of motorists in all 50 states for expenses they incurred as a result of defective transmissions in more than 90,000 Saturn economy cars. The agreement by the manufacturing giant, if ultimately approved by a Sacramento federal judge, would resolve a class-action lawsuit targeting certain models of four-cylinder Saturn Vues and Ions. They are equipped with "VTi" transmissions. Unlike a conventional automatic transmission, which uses traditional gears to shift at a few fixed points, it is a "continuously variable" transmission that has a belt and pulley system to shift between gears. According to the suit's complaint, filed 11 months ago, the system makes the transmission "exceptionally prone to premature failure." U. S. District Judge William B. Shubb gave preliminary approval last week to the proposed agreement submitted to him by attorneys for General Motors and potential class members. Once the claim forms have gone out to potential class members and returned to the company, and each claimant's eligibility has been determined, the judge will hold a Feb. 17 hearing and issue a final ruling.
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2008 Saturn Astra Review
The Car Connection posted a different kind of review, mixing comments from different major auto magazines, websites, and blogs with their own. Overall, they liked the Astra's styling, standard and optional features, safety, comfort, quality, and performance. "The 2008 Saturn Astra is no speed demon," wrote the site, "but the taut suspension makes whipping the car through turns a true joy."