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Cyprus is part Greek, part Turkish and the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It may be the third largest but it is quite easily the number one for stunning sandy beaches and clear waters. Visitors to Cyprus return year after year to visit some of the best and most diverse beaches in the Mediterranean. With holiday makers being spoilt for choice it can sometimes be hard to decide where to go first. Here is a list of just 5 great beaches in Cyprus that visitors are bound to enjoy.
1) Alagadi Turtle Beach, Kyrenia, Cyprus
Alagadi beach is the largest of all the public beaches in Cyprus and also one of the most stunning due to the Green and Loggerhead turtles which inhabit its shore throughout most of the year. Many tourists flock to Alagadi Turtle Beach in North Cyprus to see these endangered species, especially in June when the baby turtles finally leave their holes in the sand to venture along the coastline. Behind the beach is the Five Finger Mountains, so whichever way you are looking there is a breathtaking sight. The water may be slightly rocky; however it is shallow for quite a distance making it quite popular for swimming. As well as swimming there are various tourist attractions nearby, meaning you can make a whole day of it at Alagadi Beach.
2) Petra tou Romiou, Paphos, Cyprus
Although not the sandiest beach in Cyprus, nor the one most advisable to swim in, Petra tou Romiou is a popular tourist attraction due to the Aphrodite's Rock; a stack of historical rocks in the sea. In mythology Aphrodite's Rock is the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of love, beauty, procreation and pleasure. Some people say that if you swim around this famed rock you shall be blessed with eternal beauty, others say it is all a myth. Either way, this beach is a cultural phenomenon and truly a must see place whilst visiting Cyprus. For those looking for a beach with history then this is the place to visit first, with plenty of tourist attractions nearby to keep you occupied when not sunning yourself on the shore.
3) Curium Beach, Limassol, Cyprus
If you are looking for a beach in Cyprus with beauty and adventure, then Curium Beach in the Limassol area is the place to go. One of the most popular beaches in Cyprus, it can get a little bit crowded during peak season, however the restored Roman Amphitheatre overlooking the beach gives you a perfect vantage point to watch the water-sports and hang-gliding. There are many restaurants in the area too, meaning you can stop off for a spot of lunch before heading back to the beach to take part in one of the many activities that are on offer.
4) Pissouri Beach, Pissouri, Cyprus
This little gem is very rarely mentioned in travel guides or travel websites; however this means that there is a good chance you will be able to visit this beach without it being overpopulated by tourists. Not only is it a beautiful, sandy beach, it offers a range of water sports including scuba diving; perfect for getting a glimpse of the sea life that thrive in this crystal clear water. Many local restaurants and taverns are dotted around the beach and serve fresh fish caught that day.
5) Escape Beach, Kyrenia, Cyprus
Last, but by no means least, is Escape Beach in Kyrenia which is famed for its beauty and is extremely popular with tourists. This beach is extremely well maintained meaning that you do have to pay a fee to use it, however it is definitely worth it. The famous Escape Beach Nightclub is great for those looking for some evening entertainment after a day of soaking up the sun.
There are so many beaches to choose from in Cyprus, from isolated sandy beaches, to popular beaches that are thriving with activity and culture.
Although there are only 5 great beaches in this article, a little research can uncover many more that will ensure your holiday to Cyprus is always packed with fun and excitement, as well as relaxation and a very nice tan!
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Back on Wednesday, when Yu Darvish turned in a masterful performance to complete his first shutout — and first complete game — of his MLB career, it seemed like it was just another one of the Rangers' great starting pitcher performances that happen every fifth game.
But instead, it's started a trend staffwide, and the Rangers all the sudden have four straight quality starts from Darvish, Nick Tepesch, Joe Saunders and Nick Martinez, the only one of the bunch who didn't see his team win.
The Rangers now have 25 quality starts — Darvish has 10 of those — which is good for last in the league in that category, which is defined by a pitcher going at least six innings and giving up no more than three earned runs.
It's how win streaks are put together, as the Rangers' bullpen is nice and rested now considering they didn't work at all in Darvish's start and then had a team off-day the following day, followed by three straight quality starts. The Rangers hadn't had three straight quality starts prior to this streak, and now they have four.
Now, the ball is in Colby Lewis' court.

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This Catholic video reveals how God can be found in every moment and every situation of our lives. Rooted in 500 years of Catholic Ignatian spirituality, the message is that everything in this world can be viewed as an invitation to draw closer to God and experience His love more fully.
Three dynamic narrators share personal stories and help us understand how to foster an awareness of God's ability to work through all circumstances. Viewers see examples of God's presence in joyful and painful moments, in Mass and the sacraments, and in the most routine elements of life.
This highly practical Catholic video Includes a free Study and Discussion Guide. Closed-caption. Produced in association with Loyola Productions.
Greg Boyle, SJ is a published author with Loyola Press.
This video reveals how God can be found in every moment and every situation of our lives.


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You can upgrade your TV sound system with $50 off the Sonos Beam soundbar at Amazon, bringing the price down to $349. Today's discount matches the best price we've seen for the Beam since its release and puts it on par with price drops we saw around Black Friday. The deal is being matched at Best Buy and Walmart, and can also be picked up directly at Sonos.
The Beam has received excellent reviews since its release, including one from our pals at Android Central. It gains praise for its room-filling sound, compact form factor and ease of set up. As well as providing a huge audio upgrade from your TV speakers, you can also use the Beam to listen to music, podcasts, audiobooks, the radio, and more. It has Amazon's Alexa built-in, so when combined with something like the new Fire TV hardware, you can control all your media using just your voice.
Sonos is also offering $100 off its Playbar soundbar. The Playbar not only plays your favorite music but also doubles as a speaker for your TV. Setting it up is as simple as plugging in the power cord and an audio cable to your TV. You can wirelessly pair it with a Sonos Sub to take the experience to the next level if you wanted.
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Viking Refrigerator Repair Gilbert
Tiger Mechanical is your local, professional Viking Refrigerator Repair company in Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Phoenix and surrounding Maricopa County areas. We offer you the best Viking refrigerator repair available. We make sure that our techs are knowledgeable in the most up-to-date Viking technology so that we can diagnose and repair your refrigerator more efficiently.
We know how important it is to keep your refrigerator running so it is our goal is to get your refrigerator fixed as quickly as possible without compromising on quality. If your refrigerator temperature is fluctuating, frost is building up or it is taking more energy to run, call Tiger Mechanical and schedule your repair with one of our professional repair technicians.


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Reviewby Casey Brienza,
Once upon a time, there was a god known as "G" who betrayed the Supreme Creator of the seven continents and fled to a faraway island. Legend now has it that there is a great beast on G's island that will grant the wishes of those who venture there and are able to find it. Father Olivier of the Valaria Order has experienced a crisis of faith and sets out on a journey to G's island to find the aforementioned beast. He does this against the will of his superior, who immediately sends a Dark Elf after Father Olivier to recover him. Father Olivier's journey has barely begun, though, when he is gifted with a mute but buxom female slave who, as it turns out, is actually Ouri, gifted sorceress from the G's island itself…
Though she has been publishing in Japan since the late 1980s, veteran creator of cat boys (Loveless) and fallen angels (Earthian) Yun Kouga has only become popular on this side of the Pacific in the past few years. But her popularity as such has been explosive, and now America's top manga publisher Viz Media has decided to get in on the Kouga action with the licensed release of Gestalt. One suspects, rather, that they were a bit desperate to get in on said action—otherwise, why settle for such a mediocre entry into the mangaka's otherwise impressive oeuvre?
Gestalt was originally published with Enix's Gangan Fantasy Comics imprint in the days before Enix and Square became one and the same. It was an early foray into shounen manga for Kouga, who had previously specialized in josei, shoujo, and self-published yaoi doujinshi, and its debt to videogame RPGs is palatable. In fact, it's hard not to conclude that this slavish homage to RPGs exists because the mangaka did not know what else to do for a company otherwise known primarily for its screen media, not its print media.
And so, what results in the first volume is a story that is only marginally entertaining. You get the background story in the first five pages or so, and it is just complicated enough to be irritating…but not complicated enough to actually be remotely interesting. Apparently there are eight gods, and one of them is the boss of all the rest. They ruled the three continents and the seven seas, and created people to worship them. But then one of the seven lesser gods rebelled against the Supreme Creator Salsaroa and took his followers to a remote island. This apostate god is now known only as "G."
Cut to the "present." A handsome young priest with a cute star on his forehead named Father Olivier wants, for reasons unstated, to find G's island and the beast supposedly resident there that grants wishes to anybody who can find it. Thus does his adventure begin. In classic videogame RPG style, he soon starts acquiring companions on his journey. These companions include a dark elf and a fortuneteller. However, the most notable of his fellow travelers is the mute slave girl Ouri, who we eventually learn is a lot more than just a mute slave girl who likes swapping sloppy kisses with her master. Not to spoil things overmuch, but suffice it to say that Ouri boasts an important connection to Olivier's vaguely outlined objectives, and the amble bust line is in fact…acquired. Fujoshi ought to be pleased.
Other than this juicy bit of fan fiction potential, though, there is not much to swoon over in Gestalt. Granted, the artwork is exquisite; the mangaka's distinctive, fluid lines and asymmetrical layouts will appeal to any fans who are also addicted to the likes of CLAMP and You Higuri. The Viz Media edition, "bargain" priced at $8.99, happily includes eight full color pages and the cover art of the Ichijinsha reprint edition. (Taken together, the color pieces represent a summary perspective on how Kouga's style has evolved over the years.) And of course, the character designs themselves, bishounen with flowing locks, bishoujo with bulging boobs, are sure to appeal widely. But unfortunately, pretty pictures do not a great manga make, and when all the story does is hopscotch from one battle to the next—like, well, a videogame RPG (not to belabor the comparison)—you will soon lose interest in playing the patience game.
Overall, though, you get the feeling that Kouga is just phoning it in. Ouri has a bunch of siblings that seem determined to off each other, and Olivier has a dark side that comes out at the cliffhanger conclusion to volume one. Neither of these facts, nor the fujoshi-pleaser secret about Ouri, seem worth the effort it would take to come back for more for any but the most devoted of Kouga fans. The rest of the manga reading world is safe sticking with the likes of Loveless and Earthian and leaving Gestalt to its remote little island.
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Story : C-
Art : A-
+ Sexy characters (both male and female) and Kouga's signature, exquisite artwork.
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The breakout star of the fourth season of "Game of Thrones" may very well be Pedro Pascal, whose role as the swaggering, swinging Oberyn Martell grows more pivotal with each episode.
"He's a badass, he's dangerous," said Pascal in an interview this week ahead of Sunday's seventh episode of the season which finds Martell coming to the rescue of the imprisoned Tyrion Lannister in a scene that sets up a doozy of a plot twist.
"He does things without fear, he hates all the right people," Pascal continued. "But he's also unpredictable and whole. He's a father and a good partner, and very much motivated by hate."
On "Game of Thrones," Martell is known as the Red Viper and hails from a family that lords over the southernmost region of the continent of Westeros that is the brutal setting of the show. He travels to King's Landing as the official representative of his family to attend the royal wedding, but when King Joffrey is assassinated, he finds himself thrust into the political intrigue that ensues. At the same time, Martell is pursuing his own personal agenda of revenge for the murder of his sister.
Pascal, 39, said he was a fan of the show before he auditioned for the part, which he said he found "particularly delicious." The role also allowed him to draw on his own background to portray the character.
"I had this strange instinct that he sounded like my father," said Pascal, who as a child fled his native Chile with his left-leaning parents after a military coup toppled the democratically elected socialist president, Salvador Allende, in 1973.
The character's accent contrasts noticeably among the almost aristocratic British accents that pack the show.
"I got the impression that Oberyn was ushering in an 'other' element," said the actor, who otherwise speaks with no noticeable accent. "Everything is different in that world, and it seemed to me that it would be important to have a new sound."
Even by the shows standards, the audience's first introduction to the character is eye-opening: Martell is seen with his paramour at a brothel, choosing a male lover for what is expected to be a sex marathon.
"The world is a world of extremes," Martell said of the explicit scenes, which have been criticized as exploitative and misogynistic. "And I think it treats the things that people find scandalous or over the top … with awareness. I think they definitely take tremendous risks with the storytelling. I think the real risks are executing storytelling that won't shy away from the reality."
He declined to discuss spoilers about his character's role in upcoming episodes — though now that the Red Viper's lust for revenge has intersected with Tyrion Lannister's fate, one thing is for certain: what follows will certainly involve a bloody showdown.
"All I can say is, enjoy it," Pascal said. "You can't really expect to hold on to any particular event. Anything can happen at any time."
New Yorkers can see Pedro Pascal this summer in The Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park production of "Much Ado About Nothing." Pascal plays the role of Don John.


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Casio just unveiled four new G-Shock models at their 25th anniversary event tonight in NYC. Kanye West is here, but the watches are definitely taking front and center. Two are analog, the other two digital, and all feature Multi-Band
6 atomic time synchronization and solar batteries. The one above is the MT-G, or Metal Twisted G-Shock, the top of the line from this collection. It has a urethane and metal composite case and retails for $400. The other three, and everything we know about them so far, after the jump.
The Riseman is a digital watch designed for outdoors-types and includes an altimeter and a barometer, and is the first watch to feature Multi-Band 6 synchronization, which synch the time from six locations around the world instead of the usual five. It'll set you back $220.
The Gulfman, the other digital watch, was inspired by fisherman who wanted a rust-resistant timepiece to use in the ocean, and has screws that won't rust. It retails for $220 as well.
Rounding out the group is the Giez, an analog piece with a solid metal case, and it costs $300.
I'll update as I learn more, but for now, I need to get back to the show.


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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers play a vital role in United Way's work to make our community stronger.
United Way is hosting a variety of community engagement events in 2019, uniting volunteers to make a difference for our neighbors. The projects can accept large groups, offer teambuilding and networking opportunities and are planned by United Way staff.


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This upholstered piece may have many different fabric choices for your home and may be shown differently in our showroom than as pictured on website, price will vary depending on fabric chosen. Pricing is "as displayed" in our showroom.
A simple piece, this loveseat offers both comfort and style to your living room. Track arms with a slightly curved front edge provide this loveseat with contemporary style. Tapered feet have a clean look and thick box cushions give you plenty of comfort and support.
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Mafioso Enriquez gives an insider′s view of how he devoted his life to the cause--the Mexican Mafia, La Familia Mexicana, also known as La Eme--only to find betrayal and disillusionment at the end of a bloody trail of violence that he followed for two decades.
And now, award-winning investigative journalist Chris Blatchford, with the unprecedented cooperation of Rene Enriquez, reveals the inner workings, secret meetings, and elaborate murder plots that make up the daily routine of the Mafia brothers. It is an intense, never-before-told story of a man who devoted his life to a bloody cause only to find betrayal and disillusionment.
Based on years of research and investigation, Chris Blatchford has delivered a historic narrative of a nefarious organization that will go down as a classic in mob literature.


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The iCarrier is an end-to-end solution that has been designed exclusively to meet the needs of mobile carriers and their customers
It captures customer events with information on their status, including low credit calling and browsing, bundle expirations and top-ups. This information is processed in real-time jointly with the behavior and history of purchases of the customer, where Deep Customer Analytics and other leading edge technologies are applied to determine the most relevant offer. This can range from Financed Telecom services to Digital Top-Up service offers. They are processed and sent through to the most appropriate channel whether that's chatbots, apps, web, voice, SMS or USSD. Once the customer has accepted the offer, the transaction is executed and logged instantly.
The iCarrier platform can be deployed on the cloud or on-premise, and it includes all the necessary telecom and IT modules.


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Yahoo Opens a Treasure Trove of Research Data
In the era of big data, where researchers truly need massive amounts of information from many sources, more really is more. Extremely big data sets are needed to test out new academic theories and to replicate the results of already-proposed theories. So Thursday's announcement that Yahoo yhoo Labs' is releasing 13.5 terabytes of data culled from 20 million readers of Yahoo News, Finance, Sports, and other sites over four months, was a big deal for academics and big data heads, who will now be able to slice and dice it. But this data can also bring advantages to mere mortals who don't care about big data or machine learning, a technology, that enables computers to recognize patterns and use algorithms to "learn" from the data they examine. For example, research…
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Known for his innovative takes on Texas barbecue, Pitmaster Evan LeRoy incorporates elements of fine dining and from-scratch cooking into his menu, shining a new light on the traditional cuisine. Comfortable around a live fire from a young age, Evan's culinary experience ranges from fine dining, at Hudson's On the Bend, to barbecue at Hill Country Barbecue in NYC. He has traveled to Australia and Russia, to train and work with prospective pitmasters and has been known for his openness to teaching and sharing smoking secrets. He is the co-owner and chef of LeRoy and Lewis, a new school barbecue truck offering locally sourced and seasonal ingredients and focusing on a mix of alternative and traditional cuts.Visit Website


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Photography Classes in Colfax WA
Interested in learning about photography in Colfax WA? Whether you are a hobbyist, professional, or beginner, the best way to improve your photography abilities is through hands-on training with professional instructors.
Washington features numerous accredited and recognized photography schools. Photography classes cover techniques such as lighting techniques, digital capture, outdoor photography, exposure, composition, and many other basic and advanced camera techniques. Becoming an accomplished photographer can result in a lifelong hobby or a booming professional career.
There are numerous Photography Classes in Colfax WA:
- Colfax Studio Photography Classes
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Second RFI details three opportunities within historic buildings at Hemisfair's Yanaguana Garden
SAN ANTONIO, TX –The Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation (HPARC) seeks proposals for new businesses to occupy three historic properties within its revitalized urban park district. .
The Request for Interest (RFI) released today details the historic structures in their current state and suggests appropriate uses. The three properties are referred to as Kampmann House, Longini-Herrmann House and the OK Bar. All three structures were constructed in the late 19th century, predating the 1968 World's Fair and are recognized as State Archeological Landmarks (SALs). The OK Bar building was previously awarded to the San Antonio Brewing Company (SABC), but after much consideration both HPARC and SABC came to a consensus that the building's footprint was too small to accommodate the brewery's strategy, now making the property available to new local small business opportunities.
All three properties reside on public parkland and will be accessible through newly built park streets. Hemisfair seeks for tenants to serve as park activators, helping increase traffic to and activities at Yanaguana Garden. Appropriate uses may include restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries, bookstores, craft shops and other retail uses, with park goer enjoyment as the focus. Since opening on October 3, 2015, Yanaguana Garden has hosted over 250,000 guests, averaging more than 8,000 visitors per week. These numbers are only expected to grow as future Hemisfair phases open, including parks, residences, offices, shops and restaurants.
This announcement follows an RFI released October 2014 for the first three historic structures at Yanaguana Garden, Pereida, Koehler and Espinoza Houses. Tenants for those houses are San Antonio B-Cycle and Paleteria San Antonio at Pereida House, Revolucion Coffee + Juice at Koehler House and Con Safos Cocina Fruteria y Bar at Espinoza House. B-Cycle and Paleteria San Antonio moved into Pereida in May; Revolucion and Con Safos open later this year.
Parties interested in applying for the RFI should visit www.hemisfair.org/RFI where they can find additional details about the properties and the application process. A non-mandatory pre-submittal presentation is scheduled for Wednesday June 1, 2016 at 3:00pm. All submittals must be received by 11:59PM on Sunday July 3, 2016. Any submittal received after this time shall not be considered.


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The first installment in a multi-album set describing The Kinnery of Lupercalia, Petr & The Wulf is the correct telling of a story about which most have been woefully misinformed. This truth is courtesy of Munly (known as both a solo artist and as the co-frontman of Slim Cessna's Auto Club) and his extremely talented backing band, The Lupercalians (which includes Daniel Grandbois of Slim Cessna's Auto Club and Tarantella).
Often described as thinkin' man's country music, Munly has a wide vocal range which, on top of the Lupercalians' dark, often sensuous string arrangements, makes for a unique, spare sound that remains long after the music stops.
As with his previous Alternative Tentacles release, Munly and the Lee Lewis Harlots, this goth-twang-country masterpiece was recorded and mixed by Bob Ferbrache (Blood Axis, Slim Cessna's Auto Club, Tarantella) at Absinthe Studios in Denver, Colorado.
The record begins with Petr, "the last of the Northrops," who tells how he will bring his people back to greatness by rescuing Grandfater from the Bedlam. The Three Wise Hunters let all know that they can be hired to rid the land of whatever menace is present. The Wulf tells of his love for the Northrops despite their continued refusal of his offerings.
Munly writes, "Hopefully you will accept the current Lupercalians offering with open heart and understanding mind."


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The Palladian Group unveiled its sixth issue of ELYSIAN Magazine May 11, 2017 at Charleston's annual Spoleto Festival. Learn more about ELYSIAN Magazine and the newest issue by visiting ReadElysian.com.
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Gowns & Glory, a vintage bridal gown auction and fundraising event, will bring the community together in support of returning warriors and their families this Fourth of July. The event, to be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on July 4, 2016
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The Palladian Group unveiled its second issue of ELYSIAN magazine May 6, with a champagne toast during the criterium bicycle races in downtown Spartanburg. This summer issue focuses on fashion, health, recreation and travel; as well as in-depth interviews of four "Women of Distinction." In
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The Palladian Group is honored to be a part of sharing Spartanburg's story with the world.
The Palladian Group on Tuesday launched ELYSIAN, a women-centric quarterly magazine that will be distributed regionally.


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One of the things I've always liked about our iconic monsters was the fact that we were given a quick back-story but had the assumption that these characters were different and evil to begin with. Jason had deformities. He was picked on and eventually murdered at summer camp. Freddy was a child molester and murderer that was then hunted down and burned alive. Leatherface came from a bunch of weird rednecks that were cannibals and he was based on the killer Ed Gein.
At some point in the mid-to-late 00's horror films felt the need to humanize these characters more, to further develop their backstory. It's something I feel was unnecessary because every gap we filled in with our imagination was most likely scarier than anything that ended up coming out. I want my monsters to be monsters, not humans.
So why this rant? TCH:TB gave what was probably the dumbest set of scenes to set up Leatherface's background. It starts with a meat inspector in a slaughterhouse going into labor/dying on the work floor while newborn Leatherface climbs out of her lady parts. The baby is ugly so he's wrapped in meat paper and then thrown in the dumpsters out back. He's later found by Mama who is going through trash for raw meat scraps to eat. She takes him home and they keep him.
That's it. Ugly meat baby adopted from dumpster.
Anyway, our protagonists are two couples where one brother is reenlisting and the other is drafted for Vietnam. They end up in a wreck while someone I can only describe as Sarah Connor chases them down to rob them. Maybe the cow they hit was sent back by Skynet to stop Matt Bomer from reenlisting. The "father" of the family, now posing as a police officer, comes upon them, kills Sarah Connor which sets up Doomsday since she can't give birth to Edward Furlong now. You can guess what really happens. It's not like this varies much from the formula.
Now, the Vietnam war lasted from about '54/'55 until '75. This movie has the feeling of wanting to be set in the 70's but is very obviously being made in 2000's. It's so bad that even with the period pieces I couldn't buy it wasn't modern. Couple this with the shit-ass back story and this movie was a hot turd. There are some shining moments in this film. First, some of the gore is great. One of the girls gets pulled out of a moving vehicle by Leatherface sticking a meat hook in her shoulder and yanking her out. It was one of those scenes you tense because you can feel it as you see it. There's also a post-kill with the chainsaw where our boy Leatherface just swings the chainsaw so the body on it slides off and thuds into a wall. It sounds simple but the shot is great.
Overall, despite liking some of the reboots or remakes, I wish my monsters were still just monsters... not dumpster fuglies.
I give The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning 2 dumpsters out of 5:
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Recently I was privileged to attend the Christian Media Summit sponsored by the Israeli government. A fantastic initiative inviting the Christian media from around the world to Israel. The interest shown, and the response from so many media outlets answering the call to Israel demonstrates that there are real, true friends of Israel in the […]
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Wild Orchids at the Dead Sea
The Helleborine orchid, Epipactis veratrifolia, is a very rare terrestrial orchid in Israel whose distribution on the Israeli side of the Dead Sea is limited to two sites, both of which are nature reserves in the area of Ein Gedi. The Dead Sea has been shrinking in size significantly over the last few decades with […]
Discovering Physical Evidence of Biblical Daily Life – Part 3: The Widow's Mite
The "Widow's Mite". The two small bronze coins mentioned in Luke 21:1-4 not only would have passed through the hands of the widow in the Temple mentioned by Jesus, but as a common coin, they would also have been commonplace throughout Israel in Jesus' time. This coin is mentioned in the Greek text of the […]
Discovering Physical Evidence of Biblical Daily Life – Part2: Ancient Oil Lamps
Lamps from Jesus' Time.
An entire typology for antique oil lamps has been made in archeology. Like today, objects could be made to reflect luxury and style for wealthier clients but also could be kept basic and very simple for poorer people. Therefore the quality and beauty of an object such as an oil lamp […]
Discovering Physical Evidence of Biblical Daily Life – Part 1: The Alabastron
How often do you think about the parables, stories and historical accounts in the Bible? Do you ever wonder how the things that we read about really looked, felt, or smelt? Here on the Sar-El blog we will be sharing with you a series of short articles that will shed light on some of the […]
Desert Paths
A particularly impressive journey that one can make upon visiting Israel is to descend from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea, a distance of approximately 40 kms (25 miles) and a drop of about 1250 m (4100 ft). One always descends when leaving Jerusalem as one always ascends when arriving, even if you have journeyed from […]
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Joshua Generation – 10 Day Youth Tour
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The Bible Lands Museum: 10,000 Years of History Under One Roof
When visiting Israel, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer number of museums and exhibitions. However, for the history lover and amateur archaeologist alike, there is no place quite like the Bible Lands Museum, situated adjacent to the Israel Museum and Shrine of the Book in Jerusalem. The Bible Lands Museum features a permanent […]
The Maritime Squill and the Changing Seasons
For those travelling the length and breadth of Israel at this time of the year it is very hard not to notice the tall flowering stems of the Maritime Squill (Urginea maritima). Remarkably, the large Squill bulbs are able to "sense" the lowering night temperatures during the month of August as a trigger to send […]
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Welcome to Fantasticon 2019!
It is just a short break after the wonderful Fantasticon 2018, the Steampunk Festival, but plans for the next Fantasticon has already begun…
It will be quite another thing, but equally (we hope) beautiful and exciting!
Feel free to contact us if you would like to help out with the planning and running of the festival.
We need brains as well as hands and feet, for many diverse tasks before, during, and after the festival – so don't be shy!
We already have a handful of good people, but still could use some more!
At the moment we are securing funds for 2019, selecting the theme, and inviting Guests of Honors.
Then comes all the advertising, poster, postcards, finding agents in other Fandoms, etc.
Two things are already in place:
Venue is the same as in 2017 and 2018: The Order of Serapion, Haveselskabetsvej 3A, 1879 Frederiksberg C.
Time is Friday September 20th to Sunday September 22nd 2019.


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This is a rather simple problem to describe. You will be given three numbers S, P and k. Your task is to find if there are integers n1, n2,...,nk such that n1 + n2 +...+ nk = S, n1 * n2 * ... * nk = P. If such integers exist, print them out. If no such sequence of integers exist, then print "NO".
For example if S=11, P=48 and k=3 then 3, 4 and 4 is a solution. On the other hand, if S=11, P=100 and k=3, there is no solution and you should print "NO".
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Feb 22, 2013 - 8:33 pm
I was just diagnosed with RCC, clear cell in December. Had a total nephrectomy via open approach on 1/25/13. I found the site yesterday and it was so comforting reading the stories of others. I found out this week that I do not need to do IL-2 yet, but will re-scan in 8 weeks. What a relief for me and my family. I am a nurse and did not count on being on this side of the cancer equation so it is nice to read the stories of others. I still have a lot to learn about this disease.
Feb 22, 2013 - 11:25 pm
Even though you did not volunteer, welcome to our little club. Beimg a nurse I am sure you can help us with the inside stories on recoveries from nepherectomies. Do our stories overstate or understate the recovery and pain if any after surgery?
Best of luck on your scans,
Feb 24, 2013 - 8:49 pm
Hi Ice, thanks for the welcome. I have spent 20 years taking care of patients after open heart surgery so I must say this whole oncology/ nephrectomy stuff is out of my expertise. The only thing I can go on is my personal experience which is an open incision does take longer to heal from. i have another 4 weeks or so of FMLA and am trying to get stronger so I can go back to work. In addition I developed a small Pulmonary Embolism (PE) so take blood thinner shots. My friends say I look great and they are amazed at my progress. I am working on putting some weight back on as I lost just over 50 pounds by the time I went to surgery.
It is so great seeing stories of others, especially those who were diagnosed and had surgery 10+ years ago.
Feb 24, 2013 - 12:13 am
Could you please share more about your pathology/diagnosis? I'd be interested in your stage/grade, if you don't mind. Why would you go straight to IL-2? That sounds odd. Or were you basing that on out-of-date information? My RCC oncologist refuses to even use IL-2 at this point from what I understand under any circumstances (I'm supposing because of the new drugs available).
Also, I'm curious about re-scanning in 8 weeks. That seems very soon. I was stage 3a, grade 3 and was told by multiple oncologists that standard of care is re-scan in 4-6 months. My oncologist wanted to wait 4 months to give my other kidney a chance to perhaps get strong enough to allow a re-scan with contrast (my creatinine was too high just after the nephrectomy).
Sorry you have joined us, but glad you've posted and are here. I think if you have RCC, it's better to be here than not.
Feb 24, 2013 - 8:42 pm
Hi Todd, my tumor was 9 cm and was in the kidney along with a cyst on the outer aspect of the kidney. I had symptoms of fatigue and weight loss for a couple of months but chalked it up to a new job, grad school, family etc. It was in the process of working up my anemia that the diagnosis was made. My kidney was very abnormal shaped from the tumor which turned out to be 9 cm, it laid close to the spleen and that is why I had the open approach instead of laparoscopy. In addition I had 2 lymph nodes with metastatic disease(were removed) and I have 2 small nodules on the lung. My pathology is that this was a clear cell renal carcinoma Grade 3-4. My RCC oncologist mentioned that IL-2 would be his first line of choice for shrinkage. However, after the CT showed no change since the December scan (second done in mid-Feb) we are going to wait. He mentioned several other options if IL-2 does not work but for now we are on surveillance. My remaining kidney is functioning great, creatinine 0.9 and my february scan was done without oral contrast.
After the next scan I anticipate scans every 3 months.
Thanks for the welcome to the club. Not somewhere I anticipated being but hope to be able to make something good come from it. I have 2 kids 11 and 14 and have plans to be around for a long time yet!
Feb 24, 2013 - 9:17 pm
Hi Terri,
Thanks for the background. I understand better now.
I'm a bit surprised that IL-2 would be the first approach. That sounds like something that was done maybe 5-10 years ago or more. Perhaps I'm off base (I'm certainly no doctor), but you might want to get a second opinion perhaps from another RCC specialist if possible? It just sounds odd that IL-2 would be the first thing to go to with so many new drugs that are much safer out there. I'll let others here chime in on this. I'm pretty new to this myself, having just been diagnosed in late November myself. However, I've been working very closely with my uncle, a retired oncologist and my doctor is a young kidney cancer specialist and he mentioned to me that they will not even use IL-2 at City of Hope where I'm being treated because of the toxicity and the many other options available. It used to be the only game in town, but is definitely not.
In any case, another opinion never hurts. I've heard that good doctors will never mind you getting second opinions.
Best wishes,
Feb 25, 2013 - 3:44 pm
Actually Todd, you are way off base. For those who know all the relevant facts, HD IL2 would still be the first choice, if they can take it, if they can find it and if the prospective administrator doesn't exclude them on the basis of giving it only to those with a certain histology (in effect, for clear cell only).
There's good reason to hope that it will soon see a resurgence and will become the first choice for many, many more patients. The reason for that hope is that it's the ONLY treatment, apart from successful surgery, that can effect a complete and durable cure of RCC. That is why those in the know beat a path to the door of the facilities who offer it, in the hope that they may be in the minority of RCC patients for whom it delivers that sought-after total cure. It's magic for some, although not for the majority who undergo it. However, there is some, and increasing evidence that even when HD IL2 treatment has 'failed' there can be a residual benefit in the boost it gives their immune system so that they do better on the next treatment than they would have done without the HD IL2.
My reason for anticipating a resurgence is that there are now trials underway in which IL2 is combined with an already known and approved drug that substantially reduces the brutal side-effects of the treatment. This is likely to have at least three major benefits. First is that the greater tolerability will enable patients to take more of it and derive correspondingly better results. Secondly, the easier ride will mean more people will be able to take it without risk of dire 'adverse events'. Thirdly, if more people can take it it will become cheaper and more widespread and the extra competition among facilities should drive costs down even further. Moreover, the less acute side-effects accomplished by use of the new drug combo will mean that hospitals will be able to give the treatment in wards, as some of the leading ones already do, instead of in the horrendously expensive intensive care setting. So the cost of the treatment could drop like a stone.
So, the cytokine era is far from over! (Incidentally, there are also attempts to save the use of interferon, once the great hope for a cancer cure, by administering it together with sunitinib for the putative greater efficacy hoped for from synergistic effects.)
Most hospitals don't have the resources to offer IL2 and there are a lot of sour grapes, with those who can't offer it running it down because they're not in the game. However, it's true that there is now a lot more choice with newer drugs and other treatment modalities, so inaccessability of IL2 shouldn't upset anyone too greatly in the meantime, before the possible new age of IL2 dawns.
It is certainly the case that the treatment is brutal which is why careful assessment of the patient's performance and general health is required to determine whether they should be subjected to it. However, it's striking that everyone who has had it, even without success, says they would do the same again in a heartbeat, for the chance of a full cure. There is another reason for this - it's a lot less toxic than the newer treatments in important ways - it's a very short treatment in time-scale, so the suffering of the side-effects is very short and usually forgotten almost immediately. More important is that the side-effects cease after the treatment stops. This is a huge advantage over the old chemo agents like doxorubicin which is so cardio-toxic that there is a cap on the total number of doses that may be given. The newer targeted therapies are also toxic - for many people Sutent presents them with much more suffering than IL2 since the adverse events go on and on, often getting steadily worse, and the effects are not reversible in the way those of IL2 are.
I hope this gives you a better perspective on why IL2 is so strongly recommended for those who can get it and who can take it..
Feb 26, 2013 - 1:40 am
Appreciate the explanation.
Next time I see my doctor, I'm going to ask him to go into more detail on this. He seemed to act as if they had made a conscious decision not to offer it because of the toxicity. (He said something that has me remembering him implying that the number of deaths due to IL2 was not small in comparison with the cure rate.) This is a large, well-respected cancer treatment center (City of Hope in Los Angeles).
I did understand this is the only thing that has proven any cure rate, so I can see why it would be sought out.


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Smith & Wesson Model 5906 9x19mm Pistol
By David Tong
Recently the author has been doing a retrospective look at the high-capacity 9mm automatic pistol, and this article features the last and ultimate version of the Smith & Wesson M59. The template for the Wondernine was a double-action first shot, aluminum framed pistol with a magazine holding 15 shots, equipped with a slide-mounted decocker/safety.
A little short history is in order. The U.S. military originally proposed a new service pistol after World War II, to be in 9x19mm caliber, with a double-action first shot capability. Army Ordnance was certainly aware of the German Walther P-38 handgun, but it preferred the simpler and more typical Browning-derived tilting barrel / enclosed slide arrangement. Smith & Wesson built prototypes during the late 1950s and early 1960s, after the military decided against fielding a 9mm handgun due to remaining WWII-produced stocks of M1911 pistols in .45 ACP.
The pistol developed by S&W was called the Model 39 and it featured an aluminum alloy frame and a single column magazine, with an integral barrel feed ramp that eliminated the 1911's two-ramp system. The slide retained the 1911's removable barrel bushing. The S&W design also used broad cam and ramp systems along the barrel's sides that engaged similar cam surfaces on the interior walls of the frame, a system that is stronger than the more typical single lug and cam of newer pistols and simpler than the dropping block locking system of the P-38 and Beretta M92.
Unlike the P-38 and its derivative M92, S&W moved all of the trigger lock-work into the frame, to better seal them against dirt. The M39 is known for having one of the most ergonomic butt shapes of all semi-auto pistols, fitting most hands well, and retained the 110-degree grip angle of the 1911.
In addition to a slide mounted de-cocker and safety lever, the S&W pistols also featured a magazine disconnect system. Massad Ayoob has written about instances when a disarmed cop saved his or her life by hitting the mag release, instantly turning the captured pistol into a paperweight.
As far as the author can recall, the M39 was the first pistol that utilized a full-length, steel recoil spring guide rod. This now nearly ubiquitous part can improve spring efficiency by up to five percent and can simplify field- stripping in many pistols.
This pistol and the later, high capacity Model 59 were not designed with JHP bullets in mind. Their humped feed ramp shapes often either stopped the rather square nosed early JHP bullets at the base of the ramp, or made them skip upward into the chamber roof, causing malfunctions. As a result, police agencies often issued the pistols with ball ammo and we all know how well 9x19 ball works on unarmored human targets. S&W went back to the drawing board and by the early 1980's, the M39 and M59 were in their Second-Generation of production.
Known as the "3-digit" guns, these pistols featured a straight feed ramp, slightly refined trigger mechanisms and eliminated the separate barrel bushing. The company also added a subcompact M469. The author once owned an example of this pistol. It's relatively lightweight (25 ounce) and 11+1 capacity in 9x19 performed very well. Magazines loaded with both ball and two different JHP rounds could be rapid fired with no malfunctions, time after time. Accuracy also improved due to the fixed bushing and barrels were hard chrome plated for improved wear and reduced cleaning effort.
There were still a few minor issues, mostly cosmetic and ergonomic. The M459 (alloy frame), 559 (carbon steel) and 659 (stainless steel) were rather fat, blocky and parallel-sided in feel and the hand position was too low on the grip frame to be ideal for rapid recoil recovery in rapid fire.
Thus, in the late 1980s, S&W introduced the Third Generation autos. Probably the most famous example of these pistols is the M1076 FBI 10mm pistol reviewed elsewhere on this website, but their bread and butter pistol was the M5906 stainless handgun.
Here are some M5906 specifications:
Many, for good reason, have disparaged the S&W service pistols over the years. This author was initially among their most vehement critics. There was much to dislike about the 1st generation pistols, but the company improved the 2nd and 3rd generation pistols and they served both police and civilian users well. The stainless 5906 later evolved into the M4006 when the .40 S&W cartridge took off in popularity, due as much to widespread memory of the poor performance with early 9x19 JHP bullets than any inherent deficiencies of the M5906.
The author was pleasantly surprised when he made a re-acquaintance with the 5906. In performing an overall safety and function check, along with dry fire practice before shooting, the 3rd generation improvements to the trigger action were very apparent. No longer did the double-action stroke "stack," increasing in poundage as one pulls the trigger rearward. Instead, what one experiences is a smooth and glitch free pull, perhaps better than some SiG-Sauer pistols, let alone the P-38. Of course, this test pistol had already fired thousands of rounds, giving it plenty of opportunity to wear internal parts smooth.
The single action release was not only crisp with zero overtravel, but the reset distance was transformed into probably the shortest in all semi-auto pistoldom. As a 1911 aficionado, because that particular trigger works with you in rapid controlled fire, the 5906's trigger, along with the steel construction, makes similar shooting child's play.
The heavy pistol's comfortable and broad butt section, yet slender magazine and frame, soaks up the recoil pulse. The arched rear strap of the one-piece techno-polymer grip provides a good base of repeatable shooting support. While the pistol retained the lines of its predecessors, all edges are broken and beveled to reduce skin abrasion and holster wear. A final ergonomic tweak was the "high hand hold" relieved trigger guard cut, as well as an elongated and squared/checkered trigger guard for use with gloved hands in cold climates.
Smith & Wesson dominated the police market into the early 1990s, but the handwriting was on the wall for heavy steel pistols in uniformed service. The Wondernine template morphed into striker-fired, plastic framed arms with even greater magazine capacity.
The many advantages of a plastic-framed pistol can include lower acquisition cost and very light weight. There are few forged parts, lots of stamped sheet metal, MIM sears and internal lock work. The triggers are mostly grungy and don't assist in accuracy, although the pistols are generally very reliable. They are also about as attractive, in most cases, as a mud fence.
In comparison, the 5906 shows its "age," in that frame, slide, barrel, trigger and hammer are machined forgings. There are some MIM-produced parts, such as the ejector, magazine release button, disconnector and firing pin lock plunger. Moreover, the use of the original Browning design of annular locking lug with matching slide mortise is far more difficult to execute than the modern breechblock engaging the front of the ejection port of the slide.
The 5906 is homely-looking. While not quite as bad as most plastic sidearms, the elongated trigger guard and "1917 Enfield-like" rear sight ears are ungainly. However, the latter protects the adjustable rear sight from damage if dropped and allows an injured person to rack the slide for loading against a door or table edge. As a side note, this feature originally appeared on early M39's to elevate the sighting plane when used with a suppressor in Vietnam.
The author has read many reports online of individual officers who have shot their issued 5906 pistols over 50,000 rounds with little more than routine small parts replacement. It is a robust piece and would serve for a lifetime of shooting for most of us.
Shooting my usual mix of Sellier & Bellot 115 grain FMJ rounds at 1,200 fps and Winchester Ranger-T RA9TA 127 grain +P+ at 1,250 fps I experienced no malfunctions. Accuracy results included an excellent 11-shot group that measured 2-3/8" center-to-center at 25 yards from an arm rested over the hood of a truck.
After this, a so-called "hammers" drill was performed. A first shot "flash" sight picture was taken and two shots were sent as quickly as the trigger could be pulled, without a second sight picture. The resultant 5", 15-shot group at 7 yards was windage-centered approximately 3" below the point of aim, because of the slightly heavy single action release and author's inexperience with this pistol.
Additionally, although this test pistol had been shot a bunch in its lifetime, there was no evidence of peening of the frame rails by slide recoil and the locking lugs in the slide and on the barrel were still crisp. The slide to frame fit was only average, with notable side-to-side play.
Thankfully, many years of carrying a Government Model makes me immune to the weight and the shorter 4" barrel and rounded butt section is slightly more comfortable than a 1911. All told, the M5906 is an accurate and reliable, if heavy, way to launch hot 9mm rounds at one's adversary. On the used market these pistols are inexpensive, as they are either ignored or underrated. Magazines are plentiful and cheap. A M5906 is worth a look for gunners on a budget.
Note: For convenience, this review is duplicated on the Product Reviews page.
Copyright 2011, 2016 by David Tong and/or chuckhawks.com. All rights reserved.


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September 27, 2006
10 Reasons I'm Probably Pregnant
10. The need to barf at any given moment
9. If I were a superhero, my super power would be my sense of smell- I can smell EVERYTHING!!
8. My already giant boobs have grown even bigger and hurt like a mother***ker
7. Murphy's Law: husband and i only have supplemental Cobra insurance while he changes jobs
6. I could sleep through a tornado
5. No matter how little or how much I drink, I have to pee every five minutes
4. Murphy's Law: I just spent $180 bucks on a fertility monitor
3. Where did these sudden zits come from??
2. Is it really possible to cry at America's Next Top Model?
1. My raging bitchniness!!!! Amazingly, my husband has NOT left me yet!!
All joking aside, every one of these symptoms are also symptoms of PMS. I think it is CRUEL that there is no real difinitive proof that you aren't pregnant up until aunt flo comes to town, and of course for us POAS (pee on a stick) addicts, most of us know that we aren't several days prior to our visit to surftown. Most likely I am not pregnant. AGAIN. Thus, the $180 worth of fertility monitor equipment. I have no idea if the OV Watch will actually work. Certainly can't work any worse than the POAS ovulation tests, seeing as I haven't gotten pregnant using those either. Perhaps I am a pessimist, only thinking the worst will happen. More than anything, I am just hoping that this reverse psychology will cause less disappointment when I get my monthly negative, or when I get my positive I will be that much more thrilled! Time will tell!
September 21, 2006
The Last Kiss- a Review
A little background about The Last Kiss...
The Last Kiss is a contemporary comedy-drama (in my opinion, more drama than comedy), about life, love, infidelity, forgiveness, marriage, and friendship... and coming to grips with turing 30.
I went to see The Last Kiss with the girls from work for our monthly "Chick Flick Night." Perhaps it has been the overall mood of the week, but this movie severely depressed me!! I cried nearly the whole movie and wanted to kill Zach Braff's character for being such a raging idiot and cheating on the woman who is carrying his baby! Yeah, that's right, he went there! Rachel Bilson, whom he sleeps with, really sort of bugged me. I don't care for her and not sure I ever will. She plays that slutty college girl that I hate now and hated back in college. The rest of the cast was stellar- Jacinda Barrett was fabulous. Overall, any movie that pulls the emotion out of me like this one did, is a great movie in my book. I wouldn't recommend it to the single gals out there- it does NOT give a good portrayal of marriage.
Now for of course my personal view and comparison to my own life...
I would absolutely kill my husband if he did what this asshole did in the movie. Now, being the naive little girl I am, I am of course under the assumption that my husband loves me more than life itself and that he would never, but the movie does make you wonder- are you ever truly satisfied with your decisions? If you could've done things differently, would you? As for me, sure, I may have a fleeting thought and laugh about an ex, but so what. I chose my man. I chose him, I love him, and I have zero doubts. I wouldn't change a thing about our life together.
September 12, 2006
Just Because
September 07, 2006
Why Bother Getting Married If...
As my one year wedding anniversary looms near, I have been taking a look over the past year. There have been mad times, sad times, but overall, mostly happy times. Perhaps this is naive, but I cannot even begin to imagine my life without my husband. He is my everything- my best friend. When I said my vows- for better, for worse- I meant every word.
I bring up divorce because friends of ours, who got married a year before us, are getting divorced- my husband was a groomsman in his wedding. With few signs or signals, he returned home from 2 weeks of fishing to divorce papers. I suppose I perhaps didn't see this one lasting, but I was constantly surprised by this couple. They were loving with each other and had fun together. What more do you want? They were even planning to start a family this fall.
I guess I just don't understand, after you take those vows, how it is even possible to walk away. Upon hearing this news, my heart broke for my husband's friend. He didn't deserve this- he is a good guy who was very much in love with his wife. Which brings me back to my anniversary- I can't even begin to imagine what my life would be without Mr. Joe by my side. He's the yin to my yang... my other half. He's also quite possibly the only person who even remotely understands me. I could not even begin to imagine what could possibly make me give that up. There isn't anything. In my naive world, I will be with this man until I'm old and gray and we'll have had a lovely life together. Love you "Joe"!
September 06, 2006
This Woman Needs to STFU
'Crocodile Hunter' exploited animals, critic says
Feminist author Greer says 'It's no surprise that he came to grief'
Updated: 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
SYDNEY, Australia - Feminist academic Germaine Greer said on Wednesday she hoped the death of Australian "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin would mark the end of what she called exploitative nature documentaries, a discordant note amid floods of tributes.
Irwin died in a freak diving accident off Australia's northeast coast on Monday after he was hit in the chest by the serrated barb from a stingray's tail.
Echoing comments she made this week in Britain's Guardian newspaper, Australian-born Greer likened Irwin to a lion tamer and said he had intruded on the habitats of animals and treated them with "massive insensitivity."
"It's no surprise that he came to grief," Greer told Nine Network television.
"We now have enough respect for lions to be embarrassed if we see someone trying to crack whips at them and wave chairs at them. Jumping all over crocodiles is the same kind of thing."
'Exploitation of animals'. Greer, an award-winning author, is a frequent critic of personalities like British soccer star David Beckham and social trends like reality television.
In 2003 she criticized J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy for attracting "spaced-out hippies, environmentalists, free-market libertarians, social conservatives, pacifists, new-age theosophists, sexists and racists the world over."
Irwin's death has prompted outpourings of grief and sympathy from around the world, dominating local newspapers and clogging Internet news sites.
His "Crocodile Hunter" documentaries for U.S.-based television company Discovery Channel's Animal Planet were seen by tens of millions of viewers around the world.
He became famous for flirting with death as he wrestled crocodiles, swam with sharks and handled some of the world's deadliest snakes and spiders.
Greer said she found the Irwin phenomenon "embarrassing," although she understood the sadness at his death.
"I'm not saying that's not sad, I'm saying what might be over now is this kind of exploitation of animals," Greer said.
"I am sick and tired of programs that tell me that the world is full of wicked, nasty, powerful, deadly creatures. Why does Australia set itself up to be made into this hellhole?" she said.
September 05, 2006
Back To Life. Back To Reality
In August, Mr. Joe and I traveled to the Riviera Maya in Mexico.
I have a few rants... After a perfect honeymoon in Jamaica, I'll admit, expectations were high. We were treated like royalty as newlyweds and weren't used to be commoners! The resort, the Iberostar Paraiso Maya was quite grand. So grand in fact it took us almost 25 minutes to make the trek down winding snake-like paths from our suite to the main lobby. There never seemed to be a good lounge chair location, and the beach also required a lengthy hike. The food was just so-so and the fear of Montezuma's Revenge hung over our heads the entire time. Drinks were poor- they were incredibly watered down- you would think after a bottle of wine, a rum & coke, and 3 margaritas that one might have some semblance of a buzz? Oh no. I turned to Mr. Joe and said "Okay, what next?" If you did happen upon a good drink, it was only because you tipped the waitress or bartender. Uh... isn't this an ALL-INCLUSIVE??? Geesh. Lastly, and yes, we realized we took this trip in August, but it was unbearably hot. So hot in fact that clothing was nearly pointless (completely pointless for some).
Now for the raves. The resort itself was quite pristine and kept up very well- the pools clean and the grounds spotless. Our suite was AMAZING. We had an enormous bathroom complete with dual sinks and a jacuzzi, a separate lounge area, and a balcony with a hammock. Right outside of our amazing suite was a private pool for the occupants of only our building. Considering the main pool was pretty impossible to be at considering the sheer amount of people at this place, it was nice to have this alternative. The french restaurant was the best meal we had- we went just the two of us and had the royal treatment. The flight- we were offered first class flights home! What could be better? Of course, the best part, we had the opportunity to share in the wedding of one of my husband's oldest friends. It was one of the more beautiful weddings I have ever experienced and would strongly recommend a destination wedding over a traditional one. Here is a photo:
On a very sad note, my beloved Crocodile Hunter has died. Not only was this guy a seriously brilliant person, but he was hysterical. If I ever needed a cheering up, I would turn on the Crocodile Hunter and there he was: Steve Irwin as one with some of the most feared creatures on earth talking in that goofy accent. This man was amazing and the world should mourn this loss. RIP Steve Irwin. RIP. A tribute:


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We've been the lucky ones. My grandfather served in WWI. My father (Europe) and three uncles (Pacific) in WWII. I have nephews and friends who have served in various branches of military and civilian service over the years.
They all came home safe and sound.
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Dear Church Family,
Recently, I listened to an interview of Pastor Kent Hughes where he said something to the effect of how he works slowly, how he spends a lot of time in preparation because he does not have the particular gift of preaching extemporaneously; it's not as easy for him as it is perhaps for others to think and speak on his feet. I can't tell you how comforting it was to hear someone of Pastor Hughes experience and caliber (I've read and benefited from several of his books) to articulate something that I've come to learn about myself. I tend to think of myself more of a writer who preaches than a preacher who writes. In this regard, anyway, Pastor Hughes and I are kindred spirits. Now you know one of the reasons why I like to use detailed handouts in Sunday school!
My inability to extemporize very well was brought home to me this week as I've been reflecting on our congregational information meeting we had on Sunday. As I've thought about that meeting in which we received reports from various ministries in the church and recognized the hard work of many who serve our church, I realized that I failed to give adequate appreciation for my wife, particularly in her role as a pastor's wife – my wife. So, if you don't mind me taking a little pastoral privilege, I would like to do so now. I have been convicted this week that I often focus so much on pastoring the members of the congregation that I sometimes fail to pastor my wife and children.
The Blessings of a Christian Wife
Like all good Christian wives and mothers who seek to fulfill their God-given callings, my wife respects and supports me, and loves and cares for our children, in a manner that is both natural and beautiful. She maintains a wonderful Christian witness and honors the word of God, by loving her husband well (despite his many failings), and loving our children (no matter how they behave); she is sensible, maturing in purity, makes our family and our home her priority, expresses and shows kindness to others, and is subject to her own husband (again, despite his many failings!) (Titus 2:4-5).
Proverbs 31:10-31 provides the high calling of an excellent wife (or a 'woman of valor') – her worth is far above jewels (v 10). For those wives and mothers who pursue – often unnoticed – this lofty ideal, her children ought to rise up and bless her (v 28). Every Christian husband, who is privileged to be married to a Christian woman that seeks to live her life in service to her Savior and sacrifices for her family, ought to praise her saying, "Many daughters have done nobly, but you excel them all" (v 29).
It is too easy to take your wife for granted. I hope that each of you husbands who is blessed with a Christian wife will take this as a reminder to express your praise and gratitude (to God and to your wife). For my part, I would also like to publicly express my praise and gratitude for a wife who, in my mind, excels as the wife of a pastor.
Of course, Stacie is beautiful in appearance and I was attracted to her, her distinctive red hair, and beautiful singing voice right from the start. But her adornment is not merely external, but the hidden person of the heart – the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God (and mine, as well!) (1 Peter 3:3-4). Much more could be said, but let me just share a couple of aspects in which her precious spirit is made manifest in some of her unique qualities and contributions to my ministry as a pastor.
A Heart for God and for Ministry
Stacie came to faith later in her late teens, and grew in her love and zeal for the Lord through college. After college, she worked with the organization Youth For Christ, leading weekly clubs and Bible studies with students in the public schools. She came to the conviction that doctrine was important and that she needed to know more about the Scriptures and what it teaches, so she packed up everything she owned and drove a U-Haul by herself from North Carolina to Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) in Orlando, FL. She had enough money for one year of seminary. That money ran out, so she went to work and paid her way to finally complete her degree, a Masters of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS).
I met and got to know Stacie while I attended RTS. I first saw her playing guitar and singing in the campus chapel services, then got to know her better through talks in the library and in a prayer group comprised of seminary students. Stacie graduated from seminary before I did, so when we first started dating, she was working at the Orlando Rescue Mission, a homeless shelter for women and children. In ministry since we've been married (sixteen and a half years, now), she has always had an active role in ministering to people, especially to the women and children of the church (leading women's Bible studies, teaching Sunday school, serving in the nursery, VBS, and in many 'behind-the-scene' ways).
This background helps to see, I think, that Stacie has a genuine concern for people's welfare and the interests of Christ (Philippians 2:20-21). If there is any aura of grace and hospitality in our home, it is due to my wife. She welcomes all to our home with a convivial spirit which I find difficult to imitate. Whether it is in the church, or in relationships outside the church, she blesses people with her genuine interest and concern for their welfare. As she's matured as a Christian woman, wife, and mother, I've been witness to how she brings her theological and life-lived wisdom to bear, encouraging other women, young and old.
A Mind for Theology
The other area in which my wife aids in my ministry is with her mind for the Scriptures, doctrine, and theology. As I mentioned above, Stacie has a seminary education, so when we first were married not only did the two of us become one, but so did our libraries. To this day, I will pull a theological or reference book off the shelf and find her marks and handwriting in them. I read, with interest, what she highlighted and commented on.
But it "ain't just book-learnin'" that sets Stacie apart. I know of few people who I trust more than her when it comes to the gift of discernment – in teaching, preaching, doctrine, living the Christian life, etc. I don't know many pastors who are as privileged as I am to have a wife who can proof-read their sermons and things that they've written and provide such helpful feedback – not only in the areas of grammar and clarity, but also in theological orthodoxy and precision.
Especially when I first began preaching regularly, most of my sermons and things that I taught were proof-read by my wife. Even now, when looking for input and feedback, what I preach and teach has either been helpfully edited by my wife or has been made better through conversations with her. (What I'm presently writing is the exception, she has no idea that I'm writing this and won't until others read it.) On a less tangible level, her support, feedback, and input – our relationship – has made me a better pastor (and a better person, for that matter).
Especially in pre-marital counseling, Stacie is a great help as well; she is able to speak to couples who are preparing for marriage about the role of the Christian wife in ways that are unique and indispensable. In ministering to others, my wife is able – with grace and a loving spirit – to bring her theological acumen together with her heart to serve others. I, and those to whom God has called me to minister, are better for it.
An Excellent Wife, I Have Found!
The description and extolling of the 'excellent wife' of Proverbs 31 begins this way: "An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels" (Proverbs 31:10). I can answer that question: an excellent wife (a true woman of valor), I have found!
When I was a lieutenant in the army, serving as the executive officer of an infantry company, I once approached my commander seeking feedback, "Sir, how am I doing?" He said, "LT, you're doing fine – and consider yourself to be doing fine until I tell you otherwise." That worked in the army, but it doesn't work well in a marriage. I tend to think (erroneously) that I declared my love and appreciation for my wife when we were married – and, that should suffice. But, it isn't so.
As I said at the beginning, I don't consider myself to have the gift of extemporaneous speaking. And, I'm usually not one to publicly express my love and appreciation for my wife as often as I should. But, King Lemuel tells us (something which he got from his mother, by the way, Proverbs 31:1), "Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her the product of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates" (Proverbs 31:30-31).
So, here's to my excellent wife, Stacie: she is a treasure to her husband and the epitome of a pastor's wife!
The Lord be with you!
- Pastor Peter M. Dietsch