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Denne er kjempe god og fin å blande Creatine med. Smaker godt og går lett ned, litt tykk konsistens, men det er egentlig bare greit! Jeg blander den med melk, selv om det står at den skal blandes med vann, mest fordi jeg har godt av litt ekstra melk, men også fordi jeg synes det smaker bedre da. Har bestilt to til, de er veldig billige her og anbefales på det sterkeste. Du holder deg mett like lenge som et vanlig måltid og er deilig rett etter trening når du ikke orker noe fast.
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Denne er kjempe god og fin å blande Creatine med. Smaker godt og går lett ned, litt tykk konsistens, men det er egentlig bare greit! Jeg blander den med melk, selv om det står at den skal blandes med vann, mest fordi jeg har godt av litt ekstra melk, men også fordi jeg synes det smaker bedre da. Har bestilt to til, de er veldig billige her og anbefales på det sterkeste. Du holder deg mett like lenge som et vanlig måltid og er deilig rett etter trening når du ikke orker noe fast.
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ChocoRite Protein Shake Mix, Chocolate Fudge Brownie
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Very happy I bought this. Package is a nice size, that's the fantastic and makes awesome smoothies. It is a little rich so I end up using only one scoop when I just want it quick with almond milk. I have not used it with water. But it is very good with almond milk. If you want super thick blend it with a frozen banana.....thick enough you literally could freeze it and make ice cream like other posters said. This is the best meal replacement shake I have tried.....I will not be going back to other more expensive mixes. I use a magic bullet....( use the large blender container) Blend 2 scoops 1 1/2 c vanilla almond milk unsweetened 1 banana Handful of blueberries 1 t. Chia seeds Ice cubes Blend till smooth.....and WOW! It makes a ton....well over 16oz it is so thick yet light and airy almost like drinking a mousse shake YUM!
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I'm very critical to protein powder because I don't like syntetic/fake taste. This one taste a bit syntetic when mixed with water, but tastes perfect when mixed with milk or youghurt.
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Best protein ive tasted. they should lower the price so that its possible to order to packages on one order to Norway to avvoid customs :)
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81st Texas Legislature, House Concurrent Resolution, House Bill 161
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Jaromir Jagr: Edmonton Oiler? (Final Update Edition)
Jonathan Willis
February 10 2009 12:26PM
According to a report published by the Edmonton Journal's David Staples, the Edmonton Oilers are close to signing KHL forward Jaromir Jagr. This information, from an anonymous source, was passed on to Staples by Peter Adler, a hockey journalist with close ties to Russia. The anonymous source declined to offer any information as to the specifics of the contract or when it might be finalized.
Jagr has spent this season with HC Avangard Omsk (Omsk Vanguard), leading the team in scoring with 25 goals and 51 points through 48 games. The next nearest goal-scorer has 13, and the next nearest point-scorer has only 40. Omsk is in the middle of the pack in the KHL, only one game over .500, but Jagr looks to have been sensational. I don't need to discuss his NHL career; suffice to say he would be a major boost to the Oilers' forward corps.
Avangard signed Jagr to a multi-year contract in the offseason, but they haven't exactly had a tranquil year. Alexei Cherepanov's death resulted in heavy punishments to the Club director and the medical staff, and both the general manager (Anatoly Bardin) and president (Konstantin Potapov) are still under investigation. On top of that, starting goaltender John Grahame was bought out of his contract, and the head coach was fired by the team mid-game, than told he wasn't fired, and then fired for good a few weeks later. Fleming was supposedly personally recruited to Omsk by Jaromir Jagr. Given the turbulent season Omsk has had to date, it would be unsurprising if Jagr were eager to return to the NHL.
That said, I have some very real doubts about the likelihood of this happening. Wade Dubielewicz, for example, was bought out of his KHL contract and subsequently signed by the New York Islanders. Unfortunately for the Islanders, under article 13.23 of the CBA, any player returning from another league after the start of the season must clear waivers. Here's the article in its entirety:
In the event a professional or former professional Player plays in a league outside North America after the start of the NHL Regular Season, other than on Loan from his Club, he may thereafter play in the NHL during that Playing Season (including Playoffs) only if he has first either cleared or been obtained via Waivers. For the balance of the Playing Season, any such Player who has been obtained via Waivers may be Traded or Loaned only after again clearing Waivers or through Waiver claim.
Since Jagr was not playing in Russia on loan from the Oilers, he would seem to fall into this category of players. The only circumstance where I could see Jagr clearing waivers would be on a contract that was so repulsive that other teams would be unwilling to claim him.
The Oilers have some cap space, especially with the unpleasant news today that Lubomir Visnovsky will be out for the remainder of the season. Still, playoff rivals Columbus, Nashville and Los Angeles all have more room, so a loaded one year contract would likely not be enough to sneak Jagr past them.
Beyond a loaded, multi-year contract of rather frightening proportions, I simply don't see how the Oilers could possibly sneak Jaromir Jagr through the waiver wire.
Staples is now reporting that Kevin Lowe has issued a denial (sort of), quoting Lowe as saying, "Jaromir is under contract in the KHL". Given the lack of a transfer agreement, Jagr's KHL contract is essentially meaningless to NHL teams, but the fact that he would need to clear waivers is not.
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN, easily one of the most knowledgeable and connected guys out there, has chimed in on his blog. Jagr's NHL agent, Pat Brisson stated that he hadn't heard from Jagr in five months, and that he had no knowledge of any developments between Jagr and the Oilers. Steve Tambellini declined to comment on the situation, and an anonymous source told LeBrun that while the Oilers had recently approached Jagr, Jagr was still committed to Avangard Omsk.
LeBrun further notes that Kevin Lowe is currently in Europe.
Steve Tambellini's comments on the Jagr rumour:
"Are we always trying to improve our team? Yes. Am I gonna comment on things that are speculative? No, I'm not gonna do that. There's going to be an issue a day I think on things like this."
As I explained above, I really doubt that this happens, because the waiver situation makes it virtually impossible. That said, could the hockey people in this organization possibly be making more ambiguous comments?
Sportsnet pretty much puts this one to rest. In addition to an anonymous (but apparently high-ranking) Oilers' official calling the report "bogus", Sportsnet talked to Jaroslav Zidek, Jagr's European agent, who said that he was unaware of any advances made by the Oilers.
Given that Lowe is in Europe and given the comments made by Pierre LeBrun above, I'd guess that there was some contact between Lowe and Jagr, possibly with regard to next season. That said, the odds of Jagr finishing this season with the Oilers are so miniscule as to be non-existent at this point.
What a great way to cut down on CO2 emissions. For the next several weeks, all of Edmonton will be holding their breath, me included. Golly this would be cool.
Updated signing for next year.
Do Oil fans really believe this one? I would be absolutely shocked if this happens. We need to quit looking for the quick fix for this team. Go with what we have now and deal with the consequences in the off season.
Lets keep right on dreaming...
February 10 2009, 12:36PM
Its confirmed, Jagr has signed with us. MacT confirms he will play on a line of Jason Strudwick and Ladi Smid in an effort to generate more "jam" against the opposition.
February 10 2009, 12:36PM
Make Jagr a player-coach?
It would at least be worth it to try to sign him for the remainder of the season. It would bolster an anemic 1st line and even up and strenghthen a couple more lines, and offer some more offensive possibilities throughout 3 other lines. A trade for a defenseman to replace Lubo now, and your looking at a new team with firepower.
Oilers rumors are alot like the weather channel. You look on it on Monday and it says it's going to be sunny and plus 10 on Wednesday, but when Wednesday comes, it's still snowing and -20, so therefore I refuse to get my hopes up that Jagr will come save, the day. Although it is nice to dream.
February 10 2009, 12:40PM
@ Jack "slacking off at work" Bauer: I hear it's with MacIntyre and Stortini to get more "sandpaper" into the lineup.
February 10 2009, 12:44PM
Nope, its been crashed by Lowe.
February 10 2009, 12:44PM
@ Willis:
Is (Sundin Money) 10 million a year enough for those other teams to be scared off? Because we all know that Katz has the $$$.
I guess my first question would be how much cap space are we sitting at right now? How much COULD be spent on one player as of right now?
Is there a rule that would prevent the Oilers from bringing him in after the trade deadline?
If not then waiting till then could go a long way to solving the waiver issue. After the deadline the teams that are looking to load up will likely have spent their money and the teams that were sellers would have no reason to put in a claim.
As a further deterent, if the Oilers signed him through the end of next season then it makes it even less appealing for teams to grab him.
February 10 2009, 12:50PM
I bet that Eklund is going to report that we may have to bring up Sestito so that Jagr can play with a #66 again.
I though the Lubo on the LTIR meant that his money could be replaced with no risk of waivers?
The saloon doors swing open and there's a hush in the room. The sun blurs the figure standing there other than a silhouette of a beer gut and ditch-drunk hair. As he moves into view we see he's holding a jersey with a name on the back 'Jagr'. It's a Leafs jersey and the guy holding it says only...'F**k You Kevin Lowe...F**k you.'
February 10 2009, 12:56PM
He ain't coming.
February 10 2009, 01:01PM
Gee, I wonder if this will help out those season ticket renewals? Nah, I'm sure it's totally unrelated.
February 10 2009, 01:01PM
Actually new report, MacT in an effort to create team unity will bag skate Jagr in front of everyone, with Ryan Poultony throwing popcorn at him lap.
February 10 2009, 01:02PM
Haha this would be hilarious if it actually happened.
Just a pipedream though.
It would be great if the Oilers could get Jagr, but I just don't see it happening, at least not during the season, in the summer, maybe, but he'd be more likely to sign someplace else.
I don't think much of Lowe's denial. Why would he confirm anything?
Second if Jagr truly wanted to play just for the Oilers or was willing to state such, being over 35 he could let it be known if he was claimed on waivers he would retire on the spot and his cap hit would still count against the cap for whatever team claimed him. I think that would be enough to scare off most teams.
@ Jack "slacking off at work" Bauer: That is hillarious dude
February 10 2009, 01:06PM
Rick wrote:
Is there a rule that would prevent the Oilers from bringing him in after the trade deadline?
As per the article quoted above: "...he may thereafter play in the NHL during that Playing Season (including Playoffs) only if he has first either cleared or been obtained via Waivers..."
In other words, the rule applies until the Stanley Cup has been awarded.
February 10 2009, 01:17PM
It looks even less likely that he signs next season, because where is the cap space going to come from unless they have a fire sale in the offseason?
February 10 2009, 01:17PM
Let's call Garth Snow. He gets first shot at the waiver wire. Islanders sign Jagr and trade him here for whatever prospects Garth wants.
Of course Lowe would deny everything. He doesn't need other teams kicking tires.
Jagr has already said he would play for league minimum in Pitt because Mario Lemiuex helped him out when he was getting into the league. He also said he'd go back to NYR and has stated he would like to play with Hemsky.
February 10 2009, 01:21PM
Another definition for the day.
February 10 2009, 01:24PM
cambosmash wrote:
Let's call Garth Snow. He gets first shot at the waiver wire. Islanders sign Jagr and trade him here for whatever prospects Garth wants.
As per the article quoted above: For the balance of the Playing Season, any such Player who has been obtained via Waivers may be Traded or Loaned only after again clearing Waivers or through Waiver claim.
In other words, if Snow were to claim Jagr and then try to trade him to Edmonton, Jagr would need to clear waivers first.
February 10 2009, 01:25PM
New development: In an effort to ensure Jagr's "Battle level" is up to Mactavish's standards, The Oilers are sending the veteran Russian into Gaza armed with nothing but a kockey stick and a pair of dull skates. This way Jagr will be prepared for what it feels like to play the Red Wings as an Oiler.
February 10 2009, 01:25PM
jeanshorts wrote:
It looks even less likely that he signs next season, because where is the cap space going to come from unless they have a fire sale in the offseason?
Erik Cole, primarily.
Klowe reacting from hindsight once again. They could've had this guy in the lineup at the begining of the year IF they would have given him a 2 year contract. Now they are trying to get him for the rest of this plus another one why the hell didn't you just give him this contract in the summer. You got to think with Jagr this team would have 4-7 more wins that 8-14 points we would be right with Calgary or ahead of them, great move Klowe waiting 6 months to try and get a player YOU could've had in the offseason.
February 10 2009, 01:28PM
Hate to play devil's advocate but...doesn't Jagr play RW?
Mike Krushelnyski wrote:
Hate to play devil's advocate but…doesn't Jagr play RW?
Broke into the NHL as a LW
February 10 2009, 01:30PM
Jack "slacking off at work" Bauer wrote:
Actually new report, MacT in an effort to create team unity will bag skate Jagr in front of everyone, with Ryan Poultony throwing popcorn at him lap.
Jack "slacking off at work" Bauer wrote:
New development: In an effort to ensure Jagr's "Battle level" is up to Mactavish's standards, The Oilers are sending the veteran Russian into Gaza armed with nothing but a kockey stick and a pair of dull skates. This way Jagr will be prepared for what it feels like to play the Red Wings as an Oiler.
These are making me audibly laugh in class. You are hilarious!
Colin wrote:
I though the Lubo on the LTIR meant that his money could be replaced with no risk of waivers?
After reading through the relevant CBA sections that doesn't appear to be the case. You can add a new guy to the roster and Lubo doesn't count towards the Cap while he's on IR, but Jagr would have to clear waivers. And he wouldn't.
Colin wrote:
Colin wrote: I though the Lubo on the LTIR meant that his money could be replaced with no risk of waivers? After reading through the relevant CBA sections that doesn't appear to be the case. You can add a new guy to the roster and Lubo doesn't count towards the Cap while he's on IR, but Jagr would have to clear waivers. And he wouldn't.
Read the CBA again.
Lubo will always count against the Oilers cap. Being on LTIR allows the team to go over the cap by the amount claimed on LTIR. It does not erase his cap hit.
I thought Tambo was our GM? Why isn't he making the comments.
Seriously though, I do like the idea of having Jagr make a statement that he would "retire" should a team pick him up on re-entry waivers. I wonder how many teams would take the risk of picking him up if he signed with the Oilers? An unhappy Jagr might not be what a contending team wants during their playoff push?
I remember the Oilers did that to Vancouver a while ago (1996)when Glenn Anderson wanted to come back to the NHL with the Canucks.
I can't remember how the rest of the league felt about what the Oilers did - but I can imagine they weren't very popular.
On a side note - I think this rule is quite lame (Jagr having to go on waivers). If the player is a UFA and no other NHL teams cared to sign him at the start of the season, he should still retain his right to sign with the team of his choice.
Other than the fact he can score - he doesn't help us anyhow. We need an agitator & a face-off guy in my estimation & JJ isn't either.
February 10 2009, 01:50PM
rindog wrote:
On a side note - I think this rule is quite lame (Jagr having to go on waivers). If the player is a UFA and no other NHL teams cared to sign him at the start of the season, he should still retain his right to sign with the team of his choice.
I'm sure it wouldn't be so complicated if they actually had a transfer agreement with the KHL. Maybe we can loan them the highly touted Liam Reddox in exchange for JJ.
February 10 2009, 01:54PM
According to a tweet from @iNews880 on Twitter, K-Lowe is in Russia. I don't know if that's true or not as it's still unconfirmed, but that might be why he's making the comments and not Tambellini.
February 10 2009, 02:01PM
bingofuel wrote:
According to a tweet from @iNews880 on Twitter, K-Lowe is in Russia. I don't know if that's true or not as it's still unconfirmed, but that might be why he's making the comments and not Tambellini.
It would make a lot of sense as I believe Peter Adler is based out of Russia, and he's the one who got the comment, not Staples.
BUCK75 wrote:
Other than the fact he can score - he doesn't help us anyhow. We need an agitator & a face-off guy in my estimation & JJ isn't either.
I can't see how more scoring could help this club. Wait, didn't we just lose to Nashville and Minny by 1 goal each?
February 10 2009, 02:07PM
It would also make sense if Lowe wants to assign him to Gaza Firebombers to make sure his "compete level" is up to the acceptable amount of "jam" that would keep him out of Mactavish's dog house.
February 10 2009, 02:09PM
Anyone care to reason why he would want to come to Edmonton - the weather, women, playoff contender ? Comment on why he would leave the KHL - monetary conversion contract dispute - as per Emery who told the KHL to go to hell when they were converting his contract with a 30% discount and did not return....
@ MJ: Effectively the same thing, gives you the same amount to spend(his prorated cap hit on the LTIR).
@Deep Oil:
He's gone out of his way to say that he'd like to/likes playing with Hemsky is that not a solid reason?
February 10 2009, 02:23PM
Of the 3 of your criteria, the weather here is better, the women are better looking, and we have a better shot at the playoffs than the Omsk.
February 10 2009, 02:23PM
@ Deep Oil: Paper, money, Katz gots it; Jags wants it.
Is KLowe actually getting that big a jump on next season trying to land a bigname now?
Or is there some loophole of which we are not aware that Lowe intends to exploit?
I hope it's next year this team needs to be sellers. I'm not sure I credit KLowe with the hockey smarts to do this either way, I can see him trying to hammer him through the waiver wire.
Jack "slacking off at work" Bauer wrote:
the women are better looking.
And not mutated by radioactive fallout!
@ cremps:
& I can totally see him doing what the coach wants him to do. I agree we need more offence - but we will be adding another soft, streaky player as well.
Don't get me wrong, if it happened I would be pumped, but this team is full of holes. I wouldn't be planning the parade route if he showed up either though.
I am just getting a little tired of this whole "we are 1 player away" routine that seems to come around whenever we are sniffing around the play-off cut line. To get good, you have to get bad first - especially in the league now it seems like.
@ Deep Oil: I think it's all 3 Deep Oil; The weather; he played in Pitt, Wash and NY, he loves the cold. He could have demanded Florida or LA The women; come on man, nothing says Alberta like our beef. It's the steroids in the milk. Playoff contender; No brainer! MacT said we were going to compete for the division so it must be true.
The better question is why WOULDN'T he want to come to Edmonton? Things run pretty smooth around here...pretty smooth indeed.


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TSN Hockey Insiders Darren Dreger and Pierre LeBrun gathered for the latest installment of Insider Trading and the topics discussed were Daniel Alfredsson's trade status if Ottawa begins to slide, which teams could kick off deadline season and what the future holds for Brian Burke.
If the Ottawa Senators slide in the absence of both Jason Spezza and Erik Karlsson, what should they do in regards to the future of captain Daniel Alfredsson?
LeBrun: It's going to be really sensitive for sure. There has been no player as popular in the history of the Senators. Senators GM Bryan Murray can't control other teams calling him and that's going to happen if the Senators fall off because of those injuries.
I believe one of the teams that will pursue Alfredsson very seriously are the Boston Bruins, who have some cap room after trading Tim Thomas. There are some obvious connections in Boston with Zdeno Chara – Alfredsson's former teammate from Ottawa – and general manager Peter Chiarelli who worked in Ottawa.
They won't be the only contenders – there will be more – but the question is: Can Alfredsson be convinced to leave the only team he's ever played for? That is a question that remains unanswered. Ottawa is not going to pressure him at all to get traded. This is all up to Alfredsson if and when that occurs this season.
Which teams might be early candidates to get the deadline dealing underway?
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Depending on who you talk to, there are teams that say some big names are potentially in play. Certainly the Sharks are willing to consider just about anything. San Jose is willing to part with a defenceman – Dan Boyle's name, believe it or not, has been thrown out there – but they would need to get a forward in return and preferably someone who could fit in their top nine.
Joe Thornton's name was also thrown out there by an Eastern Conference team but that's not likely to happen. There's no way San Jose is going to put themselves in that position.
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One team to keep an eye on is the Florida Panthers. They have not been playing good hockey and I think the next two weeks will be huge for the Panthers. If they start to fall out of it for good I believe Dale Tallon will start to blow that up and Steven Weiss is the big unrestricted free agent on that team and they may or may not keep him.
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Long time no see
---> Law For The *** WIN<----
Crazy... seeing this but is vergo already done for it ?
So So
Long time no see
---> Law For The *** WIN<----
Crazy... seeing this but is vergo already done for it ?
This is one Hell Epic Chapter! That slicing power of Law remind me on Mihawk's did in MF.
still fresh in my mind, there was so many peoples said VAs is far above Supernovas, including Luffy and Law is weaker than them.
but what they did now prove that their power level increasingly advanced and surpasses VAs and reached near the Admiral Level.
Law >>> Luffy??
well, i'm not so sure about this.
Oda is playing with us, making us think to somewhat direction then turn side so suddenly.
he bring down Snow Logia Monet that stop luffy's punch but then only need zoro's single slash to terrorizing her, then we have this haki master that can break sanji's leg with single kick beating up Law and Smoker. then after take his heart back, Law is easily slicing him.
I think luffy is still d strongest of Supernovas, but he didn't show yet his full power after the 2 years training. remember The one taught him is Right hand of the Strongest Crew that once conquer all the GL including the NW? I think Dark King's method training similar to survive in NW as he already know how cruel NW is.
Just wait and see, besides we ain't see the 4th and 5th gear ^^
p.s. my english is sucks, sorry...
I don't see why you guys just suddenly think Law>Luffy. Have you all forgot how he would have completely destroy Noir back in FI arc? Imo, Luffy, Law and Kid would be on the same level all throughout until the end when Luffy manages to be a tad stronger after beating BB.
What Law did this chapter and what Mihawk did in the war are two different strikes. Law cut the island using his df, Mihawk cut the iceburg through a normal slash.
Gotta give it to Vergo though, his CoA is just monstrous. Law doesn't necessarily has a stronger CoA than Vergo, he just needed to concentrate it target a single point while Vergo put his CoA evenly throughout his body.
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Although I agree that Luffy, Law and Kid (maybe even Drake now) will likely all remain on near even keel to the end like you said, I believe what many of us (at least what I am) basing our placement of Law (slightly) above Luffy is due to Law's DF hax ability. While Luffy may have the edge in pure strength, what Law accomplished this chapter illustrates the vastness of Law's powers. For Pete's sake, he decapitated PH! Now, there certainly is a spacial limit to how far Law can extend his Room, but again this arc shows that it very well be an area greater than how far Luffy can possibly stretch (at least safely (he has to enter Law's Room to hit him, thus subjecting any entered body part to disection)).
Law's Room space expansion then brings me to question if he can also imbue his sword with his DF powers (we didn't see him create a Room this chapter), nulifying the need for a Room in the first place and allowing for freer, though possibly more devastating, hand to hand combat.
The thing about luffy and law
Law this arc has been shown beating a VA smoker. And then again vergo (though it isn't 100 % that vergo is done for it).
the only reason law got "beaten/captured" was because of his hart.
luffy had manny setbacks. i mean CC tricked him/captured him because he was being careless
also monet managed to get a hold of him. he escaped though. luffy didn't have a solid disadvantage like law.
for that luffy came out beeing under law, because monet and CC should be easy for him. just like zorro got monet.
But then again donflamingo conforimed otherwise
Surprised no 1 mentioned, Now that Law sliced the mountain/ hideout wide open, does the gas automatically start filling up every part of the complex or/ is the part of the gas that spreads cut off and moved with the top part of the mountain/ was that 1 action enough to trick/ make it think it's covered as far as it can.
Think maybe Blackriot mentioned this earlier, but starting to seem the best resolution , is some backup plan where CC merges with the gas, thus pushing Luffy to have to fight a little more towards his limits, in the new 1 vs 1 form, and it exploits the 1 weakness that gas cloud has; by giving it intelligence to go after a target, it doesn't just consume any and all space. Think this would also be a perfect way to see Luffy's limits for getting poisoned as well as what even more creative ways he's found to use his haki, not to mention newer ways to beat stronger logia users
Think you're forgetting what Luffy 's training for "pure strength" was over the break. He was training mostly haki, nor normal training either. I think Rayleigh's phrase was something like 'beating the basics into him', and although overlooked quite often, In terms of power Luffy has 1 of the strongest punches shown in the OPU, that has progressively gotten stronger, and add Gears 2,3 rapidly magnifying that power and I'd say Luffy's pure power/ strength is farther from predictable then it might seem.
And Xiaoxioa and IMan make good points, Vergo was veritably standing in 1 spot/ path area and attacking over-confidently. His defeat was almost pitch perfect replay of Luffy Gear 3rd against Lucci. Taking such attacks was just the stupidest decisions they could've made. I would think CC's point blank explosion dodging, and point blank gas burner that melts metal, shows Luffy should definitely be a match to even Law's switching places speed. Not to mention, so far we haven't even seen Luffy's uppermost limits.
Although Xiaoxiao proved this wrong , do think this is the next logical progression to transcend his current limits except, it wouldn't be imbueing the sword/ weapon/ tool/ scalpel, it'd be more like also cutting through space and time 'more efficiently' sort ofLaw's Room space expansion then brings me to question if he can also imbue his sword with his DF powers (we didn't see him create a Room this chapter), nulifying the need for a Room in the first place and allowing for freer, though possibly more devastating, hand to hand combat.
Or do you think Oda went back with the 'clear unseen' haki for that punch?
Either way I think it's done for a reason; Oda's seeming switching between "blackened" and 'clear' haki .
This was fresh in my mind too. Think they were saying 'Something about the next generation not meeting an age difference of experience that was far from their(supernovas generation) reach'. Bet the same people will somehow be saying told you so now.
There are more things in heaven and earth then is dreamt of in your philosophy
Aggravate, Anger, and Piss off
What about the Nova Alliance.. are they with 5 crews ( Kidd/Hawkins/Apoo/Luffy/Law) Or are they 2 seperate alliances (Heart/Strawhats & Kidd/Hawkins/Apoo)
Curious after the last page and Kidd claiming an few chapters ago that they also want to go after an Yonkou.
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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
The Emery County Economic Development Council met in a special strategic planning meeting for 2005 on Jan. 8. All members agreed the council would like to be involved in something big as a follow-up to the momentum gained with the first economic development summit held in September. Defining what the big project should be and how to bring it about was discussed.
Chairman Marc Stilson welcomed the group and began the exchange of ideas with a list on the board of priorities for 2005. A review was also held of the goals for 2004 and whether or not the council reached those goals. The native sons and daughters program was part of the 2004 plan and hundreds of letters were sent out to former residents of the county inviting them and their business back to the county. Commissioner Drew Sitterud said that the majority of the time when a business relocates to the county it is because of an Emery County connection. The native sons and daughters program works on reinforcing those connections to form a link back to the county.
Summer interns put together the economic development recruitment booklet which can be sent out to people requesting information on the county. The booklet is also available on CD. Council members agreed the booklet was well done. The economic summit was also a goal for 2004 and was well attended and considered a success. The economic summit will be held again in 2005. The council might partner with Carbon County in presenting the summit with the summit being held in Emery County.
The only area lacking in effort for 2004 was the development of the 20 year economic development plan for the county. This will be addressed in 2005 and a committee has been formed to spearhead the effort led by Russ Taylor.
Another successful 2004 project was the newsletter which is being produced by the Emery High business classes. The council would like to see this newsletter be used by several organizations for a calendar of events and updates on current projects.
In 2005, another economic summit will be held and also in 2004 the arts council and education council were formed as offspring of the economic development council. Karen Truman heads up the arts council and Brian Dawes leads the education council and their first meeting was held earlier on Jan. 8 with good progress. A number of goals were listed on the board and then voted on to decide what issues council members felt should be focused on in the coming year.
The voting went in favor of recruitment, infrastructure and agriculture as the basis for focus for 2005.
The council will put together a recruitment package which will include incentives for a business wanting to locate within the county or for an existing business to expand or improve, or for an entrepreneur to begin a new business in the county. The economic development council is able to offer low interest loans to a company and the council will also approach the county to see what it can offer by way of tax breaks and other incentives. Each of the cities will also be approached to see what they can add to the incentive package.
Taylor said when they were beginning their business Live Earth Products in Emery, the town donated three acres of alkali to construct a building to begin the business.
Lou Sansevero who is the economic development council grant writer and staff volunteer employee brought up the idea of having a professional booth put together to set up at trade shows with a possible ad slogan of "Take your business offshore to Emery County." The booth would include all the really good reasons to locate a business in Emery County. The incentive package could also be introduced and available to distribute at such trade shows.
The council also discussed constructing a building. Former economic development director, Rosann Fillmore said they had a spec building on paper and offered to build a building to the specifications of the business looking at coming in.
Deb Dull mentioned the incubator building the county already owns and the grant money that was available to fix it to fit a company's needs. Sansevero also said there is grant money available for brick and mortar projects and he can write the grants if the council members will direct him to the purpose and direction the building would be used.
Growth within the county was discussed and capitalizing on what we already have and turning it into something bigger.
Pat Jones said while growing up in the county his dad operated a feed business and everything they needed had to be shipped in or you had to go to Price to get it. It was his desire to create a hardware store so Emery County people could get the things they need without having to go to Price. He commented on how 85 percent of the money made in Emery County is spent outside the county. He said it's difficult to make a business succeed in Emery County and people have the mind set they need to run to Price to get items that are available here.
Sansevero said he would like to see the county lobby for the prison if it is moved out of the Salt Lake Valley. Sitterud said if it is moved it will be piece by piece. Sansevero suggested making it known that the county would like to pursue it because of the wide open desert space which could be used and the availability of state and federal land in the county.
McCandless said a study on why businesses stay or relocate have the most to do with labor costs, highway accessibility and the labor force, as well as energy costs. Of low interest to businesses was a railroad, airport and proximity to suppliers; the other factors were more important.
McCandless said when a business looks at wages for Emery County the numbers are skewed because of high paying jobs. The jobs are either at one end of the pay scale or the other. Skilled labor sometimes presents a problem, too.
Fillmore said when the Satellite Systems first came in it was hard to find people who could type more than 33 words per minute. Ninety percent of successful businesses sell to other businesses.
Delena Fish said the Workforce Services can target industries and offer training and they have funding available to do that.
Committees were formed to bring to fruition the goals set forth. It was decided that a representative from each city should be involved in the planning for the 20 year economic development plan.
Truman reported on the newly formed arts council. She said she has been writing a series of articles in the Emery County Progress newspaper on the arts in the settlement of Emery County.
She is hoping to regenerate interest in the arts and will have an open public meeting to seek those wishing to become involved.
She is also looking for any Green River people who would like to be involved in the arts council. Plans are underway for a Spring Fling Arts Show which showcases local talent in the performing arts as well as items for display from artisans in the county. Plans are also underway for a holiday concert next December with talented instrumentalists and vocalists. Truman is contacting Mack Wilberg from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to see if he would be available to participate and plan around his schedule.
Truman is working to acquire land for a performing arts center. She would like the land to be in Castle Dale which is centrally located in the county. She said if land can be acquired she has someone who will help get the money for the construction.
The economic development council would also like to run some ads in the Salt Lake papers promoting the county. With the ad showing someone in a traffic jam and then showing an Emery County traffic jam with ducks crossing the road or something along those lines.
It was also determined that an evaluation team would want to have input on any businesses who might take advantage of the incentives package, because there might be some businesses we don't want here, and the county can be selective. It was determined that an asset inventory be updated as far as an infrastructure evaluation to see what the county already has in place. McCandless will work on this update.
Kathleen Truman talked about the opportunities available in agriculture. Producers can look at producing the products for the value added beef which include alfalfa and grain. Also diversification of crops is another avenue.
The irrigation project coming up for the northern end of the county could be viewed as an economic opportunity.
All the pipe has to be ordered from out of the area and an opportunity exists for local contractors to do as much of the work as possible. The Huntington/Cleveland salinity project is estimated to be approximately $61 million.


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|Posted by Terry Love on March 23, 19100 at 16:33:33:
|In response to Re: PVC piping and roots
: : Dale:
: : Then you must not have Palo Verde or Weeping Willow trees where you live. Or maybe NYC does not have trees.
: : : : how does roots affect PVC piping? it is a extra credit question in my class, can you please email me back tonight because i have to have it by tomorrow
: : : Michael, INthe last 25 years i have been installing pvc undergroung I have not seen any problems with roots. Dale's Plumbing Service Inc LMP
: HJ, If you are keeping a Data base on me then you need to edit your infomation on me. I do not live in NYC. I live in kansas. There are plenty of weeping willow trees here. PVC pipe properly installed (sch 40 on up) and tested will not allow tree roots to enter it. Improperly installed pvc pipe with bad glue joints will. Have a nice Day. Dale's Plumbing Service Inc LMP
I've seen pictures of your backhoe Dale. I'm sure the pipe you're installing is the "manly" grade of PVC! Not the Wimpy thin-wall homeowner type stuff hj was referring to. Terry
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Skip to comments.Fatima and World Peace (Catholic / Orthodox Caucus)
Posted on 09/08/2013 5:55:25 AM PDT by NYer
The apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima in 1917 in the midst of World War I and at the outset of the Soviet "October Revolution" have had long-range historical effects.
The prelude to the Fatima apparitions was the appearance in the spring of 1916 of an angel, who identified himself as the "angel of peace" to three Portuguese children: Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco. The angel appeared to them again in the summer, telling them that heaven had "designs of mercy" and teaching them to offer prayers and sacrifices. He appeared a third time in the fall, offering the children the Eucharist.
The appearances of Our Lady began on May 13, 1917, and continued on the thirteenth of each month – except August, when the children were imprisoned and threatened with execution. On August 19, Our Lady appeared in a different location and promised the children that she would perform a miracle on October 13, so that all might believe.
The miracle turned out to be what Thomas Aquinas classified as the highest class of miracle – an event absolutely impossible according to nature. In this instance, it was gyrations of the sun, moving up and down three times, witnessed by 70,000 persons in Fatima and neighboring villages, and reported in newspapers.
Historical changes began almost immediately. Physicist and theologian Fr. Stanley L. Jaki, who traveled to Portugal to undertake a thorough scientific investigation of eyewitness accounts and depositions regarding the "miracle of the sun," observes in his book, God and the Sun at Fatima:
The day after the miracle of the sun Portugal's history began to change in the voting booths, though at that time nobody could see the ultimate portent of this. What, one may ask, if Portugal had fallen the prey of the plans of Lenin who described Lisbon as the most atheistic capital in the world? He would not have watched Lisbon so closely, had he no designs about it. What would have happened to Spain [during the Spanish Civil War], with Portugal already in the Communist camp? And what would have become of France, ruled by a "Popular Front," if the entire Iberian Peninsula had turned into an outpost of Moscow?
In addition to effects on the Iberian peninsula, prophetic messages for people in the twentieth century were also conveyed in three "Secrets" Our Lady confided to the children, which were later revealed by the surviving witness, Lucia.
The First Secret consisted of a vision of Hell, followed up by the warning that wars were caused by sin, that "sins of the flesh" were the most frequent cause of entering Hell, and that God wished to establish devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary to save sinners from everlasting perdition.
Fatima, 1917
The Second Secret was a warning about the coming of World War II, and the spread of Soviet Communism, followed by requests for personal consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Communions of reparation on five First Saturdays of the month, and consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart by the pope and bishops. Our Lady warned that failure to do this would result in Russia spreading its errors throughout the world, and the persecution of Christians. But she added that the pope would eventually do the consecration and Russia would be converted.
In the Third Secret, released by the Vatican in 2000, Our Lady did not speak. The three children witnessed a panorama of the future sufferings of Christians and the pope, and heard an angel holding a flaming sword over the world, shouting "penance, penance, penance"!
After his investigation, Fr. Jaki concluded that Fatima is arguably the most important event of the twentieth century, a providential sign for an era that was to witness so many incredible acts of inhumanity and immorality.
In 1984, Pope John Paul II, in conjunction with bishops throughout the world, consecrated Russia and the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (The assassination attempt on JPII occurred on May 13, 1981, and he visited Fatima for beatification of two of the children on May 13, 2000 – the bullet that failed to kill him, according to Church authorities, fit perfectly into a crown on a statue of Mary there.) In 1989, the Berlin Wall fell and the subsequent dissolution of the Soviet Union took the world by surprise.
Some Fatimists have been disappointed about the lack of individual conversions in Russia. But Our Lady spoke of the conversion of a country. Signs in post-1989 Russia are many: Orthodox Christians number 60 million, including the president and prime minister. According a 2009 National Geographic article:
In 1987 there were only three monasteries in Russia; today there are 478. Then there were just two seminaries; now there are 25. Most striking is the explosion of churches, from about 2,000 in Gorbachev's time to nearly 13,000 today.
What still remains is the reunion of "sister churches" of Orthodoxy with the Roman rite, towards which significant steps have been made since Vatican II. Possibly, this achievement would "close the circuit" and bring about a miraculous change in Christianity and the world.
Russia is no longer spreading its errors around the world, and persecuting Christians. But Christians are still being persecuted at the hands of Islamist militants shouting "Allahu Akbar," who now present great obstacles, not only to democracy, as discussed in a previous column, but to world peace.
Why did Our Lady not mention this threat, when she warned of world wars and the persecution of Christians? It was not necessary, since we have had adequate warning from Our Lord himself, who prophesied: "The hour is coming when everyone who kills you will think he is offering worship to God" (John 16:2).
The requests of Our Lady at Fatima – consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, reparation on five First Saturdays, and penance – still offer us the only sure roadmap to peace.
Catholic ping!
"... an angel holding a flaming sword over the world, shouting penance, penance, penance!"
I have made a pilgrimage to Fatima and it is a very moving place. I don't know how to explain it very well, but it FEELS significant and holy.
That is why Mary specifically asked to be done.
In a quotation written by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (later Pope Benedict) he says, "Sister Lucia personally confirmed that this solemn and universal act of consecration corresponded to what Our Lady wished Sim, està feita, tal como Nossa Senhora a pediu, desde o dia 25 de Março de 1984: Yes it has been done just as Our Lady asked, on 25 March 1984: Letter of 8 November 1989). Hence any further discussion or request is without basis.".
Go back and reread the above article which explains how christianity has grown in Russia since the consecration offered by JPII. If anything, we need prayers now for the Middle East and the west.
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Garabandals Prophecy About Communism
Jesus, someone mentioned some time ago to me that you will~Jesus, May 28, 1987 True Life in God
give no more signs, You said it to the Pharisees; he said this when I
said that this guidance (message) is from You.
Vassula, when I said this to the Pharisees I meant My miracles of
the time I was in flesh and among them; condemning Me now, for it is
to condemn My Heavenly Works, shows how arid and closed their
hearts have become; My signs will never end; My Presence will be felt
in the world and I will continue to show Myself in signs;
believe, believe O men of little faith, do not distort My Word, for
what have you to say about Fatima; are you dreading to believe that I
am the One who gave you this sign? O men of little faith, what would
you not declare rather than accept that Heavens signs are from Me!
love my My Works, accept My Works; believe, believe in Me, I, who am
Infinite Wealth and Mercy; My signs are so that all men see that Love
has not forgotten you; Love has not withdrawn and glories in His
Glory; Love is among you, never leaving you;
Ratzinger has lied repeatedly about Fatima and the Secrets.
Other point of view on Garabandal:
There are numerous books on Fatima which explain that Sr. Lucia said the consecration was not done properly: Russia only, in union with all the bishops of the world. It has sometimes been done (Russia) without the bishops, the world consecrated in union with the bishops, and various other commbinations, but never exactly as Our Lady requested.
In addition, Pope John XXIII emphatically did not release the Third Secret in 1960 as Sr. Lucia said Our Lady requested. He claimed the Secret was "not for our time."
There is a lot of mis-information out there about Fatima. The bottom line is that Our Lady said that after the Consecration of Russia to her Immaculate Heart, there would be a period of peace. I don't see peace anywhere!
Russia's Errors = Communism. Communism has spread throughout the world and it is now infecting our own country. This should be proof enough that the Consecration hasn't been done properly.
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima in the Heart of the Gulag Archipelago
Archbishop Loris Capovilla has "reservations" about Fatima and Marian devotion in general
Not 2012 But 2017!
On Fatima anniversary, Fr. Apostoli sees ... overtaking the West (Catholic Caucus)
Fatima, A Grace for Mankind [Catholic/Orthodox Caucus]
High resolution pictures of the miracle of the sun
Pope Benedict XVI and the 'Third Secret' of Fatima (surprisingly fair article)
Bishops must rediscover their role as fathers, declares Benedict XVI from Fatima
Half a million attend the Pope's Fatima mass
[CATHOLIC CAUCUS] Half a million pilgrims join the pope for a Mass in Fatima [VIDEO]
Pope: We Would be Mistaken to Think That Fatimas Prophetic Mission is Complete
Pope Benedict XVI's Homily on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima
Holy Father's Address at Fatima Shrine
A Marian Offense for Benedict XVI
Vatican cardinal: There is no fourth secret of Fatima
Discourse No. 4.1 Pope Entrusts and Consecrates Priests to Our Lady of Fatima
Pope Benedict XVI in Portugal Discourse No. 4 Homily Vespers with Clergy and Religious
Benedict brings 'Marian Cool' to fevered Fatima devotion
Daily Marian Prayer And Image [DEVOTIONAL]
Papal Visit to Portugal: Text of the Secret of Fátima with Commentary
Papal Visit to Portugal: Apparitions of Our Lady [of Fatima]
Papal Visit to Portugal: Apparitions of the Angel
Papal Visit to Portugal: The Fatima Children
Papal Visit to Portugal: History of Portugal
Benedict XVIs presser on plane to Portugal, clerical crisis and third secret (Catholic Caucus)
Fatima debate: Some say 'third secret' is still secret
The Third Secret (of Fatima) - Did The Pope Lie?
Fatima. The "Secret" Revealed (Catholic Caucus)
Is There Missing Text Of The Third Secret?
Top Ten Scientific Explantions of Miracle of Sun at Fatima (Catholic Caucus)
Fatima and the Theology of the Body: Part II
Fatima and Akita
Fatima and the Theology of the Body: Part I
The Story of Fatima -- Part 2
The Story of Faitma -- Part 1
Pius XII Saw "Miracle of the Sun" [Catholic Caucus]
Sister Lucia's Beatification Process to Begin ( Pope Waves 5-Year Waiting Period)
The faithful remember miracle of Fatima, Thousands gather in Washington Twp. on 90th anniversary
Giant new church at Fatima shrine
Fatima: Case Closed
Sister Lucia's Last Moments
Rosary Rallies Planned for Fatima Anniversary [Catholic Caucus]
Sister Lucia's Unpublished Writings Released - Visionary Reflects on Marian Apparitions
Fatima Statue Due at Vatican to Mark a Fateful Day 25 Years After Attempt on John Paul II's Life
Last Fatima child buried in final resting place (Sr. Maria's remains transferred to Fatima)
Our Lady of Fatima, counterrevolutionary and ecumenical
Papal praise at Sister Lucia's funeral
Sr. Lucia, Fatima...
No More Secrets," Visionary Said in 2001 (Sr. Lucia Confirmed Russia Consecrated to Mary)
Mystery Fatima: Death of Lucia Accents Famed Secrets & Area's Hidden History
Sister Lucia, last remaining witness of Fatima apparitions, dies at 97
Mourning for Fatima seer (Portugal declares day of mourning)
Virgin Mary Child Dies (Lucia of Fatima)
Sister Lucia, last remaining witness of Fatima apparitions, dies at 97
Last child who claimed to see "Virgin Mary" dies
Litany of Our Lady of Fatima
Third Secret of Fatima is not fully revealed.
Our Lady of Fatima, May 13
The history of all approved apparitions shows that the Church requires unequivocal evidence of supernaturality. This can be cures, as at Lourdes and Beauraing, or a supernatural prodigy, as at Fátima. The reason from the Church's mystical theology is that most mysticism (as both St. Thomas Aquinas and St. John of the Cross teach) is mediated by the angels (who have a created angelic nature). What the good angels can do the bad angels can imitate, so that many so-called "supernatural" phenomena are merely preternatural (above human nature, but not above the angelic nature). At Garabandal this would include the ecstasies, the ecstatic walks, the returning of rosaries and medals to the proper owners and so on. None of these things, much less the miraculous photos, rosaries turning gold etc. of more recent alleged apparitions, proves anything to the Church about the divine origin of a phenomena. In the absence of some clear supernatural proof neither the local bishop or Rome is likely to approve an apparition.
While two commissions convened by bishops of Santander, Spain, have stated that there were no phenomena which would authentic the events as certainly supernatural they did not condemn the message. In this regard, the first commission stated, "we have not found anything deserving of ecclesiastical censure or condemnation either in the doctrine or in the spiritual recommendations that have been published as having been addressed to the faithful." The bishop who called the second commission, Bishop del Val, upon retiring from office stated in an interview that the message of Garabandal was "important" and "theologically correct." Indeed, some of the prophetic elements of the message can be found in private revelations which have been approved since the initial decision on Garabandal in the 1960s. For example, the concept of a worldwide warning can be found in the Diary of Saint Faustina (Diary n.83), and both the message of Divine Mercy given to her (Diary n.1588), and that of Akita (approved by the local bishop), speak of chastisement if mankind does not ultimately repent. Similar prophetic content can be found in the writings of Elizabeth Canori-Mora and Mary of Jesus Crucified, both of whom were beatified by Pope John Paul II, as well as in prophecies given by God to Blessed Anna Maria Taigi and St. Caspar del Bufalo. Finally, the principal promoter of Garabandal, Joey Lomangino, testifies that it was Saint Padre Pio who told him the Blessed Virgin was appearing at Garabandal and he should go.
It seems, therefore, that notwithstanding the decisions of two commissions accepted by the bishops of Santander, that there are reasonable grounds for individual Catholics to find Garabandal credible. The children themselves predicted that the message of Garabandal would be approved with difficulty, but in sufficient time to spread it. Perhaps this means that the "warning" (a clearly supernatural event) must occur first for approval to be given. Given the seriousness of the times we do well to heed the message of conversion, whether proposed by Fátima or some other source such as Garabandal, Medjugorje or another, without fear, that is, with complete confidence in God's providence for us and the world. The future will take care of itself if we remain spiritually prepared for anything. This has always been the advice of the saints, anyway.
Answered by Colin B. Donovan, STL
There is always the possibility that authentic phenomena can be mixed in with demonic tricks and illusions. These non-approved apparitions are like minefields for ordinary Catholics.
"Do not judge so that you will not be judged. "For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. "Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?"
Matthew 7:1-5
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned. "Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return."
Luke 6: 37-42
Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it. There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and to destroy; but who are you who judge your neighbor?"
James 4: 11-12
We all need to remember this.
Don't turn a blind eye to evil, either. IMHO, permitting by silent assent a pope to be used to advance the devil's agenda (misleading people about Fatima's message) is worse than of what you speak.
The scriptural passages you quote were used by the "non-judgmental" generation to wreak havoc upon children raised during that period and it's still going on today. That's why, for example, gay coupling is seen as a fairness issue and not a moral issue by most of the young. They were told "Don't be judgmental", because there isn't any such thing as absolute morality anyway.
I don't know if I really believe that Pope Benedict lied, or it was more a matter of being used as a "tool". Thus I really can't judge the matter anyway. But I have no compunction about condemning the clearly evil forces in our world and neither should you.
Are you suggesting that Sr. Lucia also lied?
I have more or less withdrawn that statement in favor of Cardinal Ratzinger have been used by others toward a nefarious end. Also, I believe it has been documented to a high standard of proof that a letter and statements attributed to Sr. Lucia were fabricated by others.
What books have you read on Fatima?
These are not the facts I remember?
I will have to locate sources again (won't necessarily be today) and then will reply.
The problem is, many of these references were written by individuals who (at one time) were censured by (liberal) factions in the Vatican. So, a person who is predisposed to believe anything that comes out of some progressive office of the Vatican (not saying you are like this) will think the authors are automatically discredited, while in fact they are made credible by the nature of the criticism.
Will get back...
Just found this that Pope Francis will consecrate whole world to Mary's Heart:
"IMHO, permitting by silent assent a pope to be used to advance the devils agenda (misleading people about Fatimas message) is worse than of what you speak."
To claim that Papa Benedict is "advancing the devil's agenda" is no "humble" opinion. It is an outright attack on another human, one chosen by God to serve the Church (which he continues to do.)
"The scriptural passages you quote were used by the ...."
It matters not at all who has "used" these scriptures or for what. We are to take them and apply them to ourselves...honestly.
"I dont know if I really believe that Pope Benedict lied,..."
Then you should not say that he did.
I understand your hatred of evil. However, we should focus on the evil in our own hearts and pray for the rest. In particular, one should not attack those in authority in the Church. If you have a problem with a particular Church official...take it to that person personally with a humble heart and leave the rest to God.
As for the outright evil in the world (think abortion, gay "marriage," human trafficking, pornography, terrorism, etc.) we, should definitely have no compunction about speaking and working against such. We should also seek God's wisdom and assistance in so doing.
Overall, we should spend more time in prayer than simply talking about the state of the world at this point. We could ask ourselves, "Do I pray the rosary daily"?; "Do I converse with God daily and listen to Him"? "Do I take advantage of the Liturgy of the Hours daily?" ; "Do I go to Confession at least once a month"?; "Do I pray for the clergy at least on a weekly basis?" ; Am I advancing in my intimate relationship with the Lord"?; Am I serving the Church in some concrete, active way in my parish?" What am I doing to help and evangelize the less fortunate as God leads"?...and so on.
At this stage of history, it is critical that we all respond honestly to such questions, repent where we have not done what we are called to do and begin again with HIS merciful grace.
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This facility is home field to DePaul basketball, Chicago Wolves hockey and the Chicago Rush arena football. With a wide variety of events each year, the Allstate Arena is a place where everyone can enjoy quality family shows, riveting sports and mesmerizing musical performances.
Aquatic Zoo Waterpark - Mt. Vernon
The Aquatic Zoo Waterpark is fun for all ages. The facility features two 30-ft. tall slides; one 112-ft. body slide; one 266-ft. dual rider tube slide; two diving boards; a children's splash pad; interactive voice and light features; lazy river; zero depth entry leisure pool and concessions.
CITY:Mount Vernon
Baseball Card Connection offers a wide selection of baseball memorabilia, but that isn't all they have to offer! Items pertaining to football, soccer, NASCAR and more are available as well.
The folks at Brixen Ivy pride themselves on catering to your group as you catch the Cubs game across the street. Their rooftop facility was built from the ground up specifically with group events in mind. The result is a state-of-the-art facility that offers your group a chance to watch the game, socialize in a climate-controlled bar or on private decks—all while taking in the game outside, through soaring windows, or on one of the many big-screen TVs.
The Chicago Bandits are a women's professional softball team based in Rosemont, Illinois. Since the 2005 season, they have played as a member of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF). The Bandits won the 2008 NPF championship, defeating the Washington Glory in the final game of the championship series. The team won their second NPF championship following the 2011 season when they won the championship series two games to none over the USSSA Pride. Following the 2015 season the team won its third NPF championship defeating the USSSA Pride two games to none. They play their home games at Rosemont Stadium in Rosemont, Illinois.
The Chicago Bears are made up of a talented group of young and veteran players this season. Come to Soldier Field and join the Bears' enormous fan base of die-hard supporters who enthusiastically cheer their team to victory. Go Bears!
Don't miss a minute of the Chicago Blackhawks hockey season, as the team pursues its dream of another Stanley Cup win.
The Chicago Bulls aren't Michael Jordan's team anymore, but he helped put this NBA town on the map. Watch as the Bulls dismantle their opponents at the house that Jordan built; the United Center, and see if this new round of Bulls players can elevate their game to championship levels, again.
One of the most storied teams in all of sports, if not MLB, the Chicago Cubs located on the North side of Chicago call the friendly confines of Wrigley Field home since 1916. Come for a game, for the crowd, for the history of being in an historic ballpark. Sit out in the bleachers and watch the Cubs as they try to break the longest championship drought in professional sports.
Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Tours
Get an insider's look at this historic American landmark that has enchanted baseball fans for almost a century. Each 90-minute guided tour shows guests the clubhouses, bleachers, press box, dugout, field, and more.
Come out and cheer on the Chicago Fire! Experience the fun and excitement of Major League Soccer at Toyota Park.
Come out to Allstate Arena this summer to enjoy a night of world-class basketball and family fun with the Chicago Sky! With a season that runs May through August, the Sky provides summer-fun for all ages. Chicago's premier women's professional basketball team offers fans the unique opportunity to get their group in the game, and on the court. Groups can register to high five the Sky players, deliver the game ball to the referee, play on the same court as the Sky or sing the National Anthem. No other sporting event allows you to get as up-close-and-personal with the players!
Chicago Slaughter Indoor Football
The Chicago Slaughter is a member of the Indoor Football League, which has teams in over 25 cities nationwide. Come see an exciting game and cheer on your team! Headed by Coach Steve "Mongo" McMichael and William "The Refrigerator" Perry, former Chicago Bears.
CITY:Hoffman Estates
The Chicago Wolves are a professional hockey team that plays 38 regular-season home games each year at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. The Wolves have won four league championships in their 21-year history and have posted a winning record every single season. Famous players such as Chris Chelios, Al Secord, Troy Murray, Eddie Olczyk and Brent Sopel enjoyed stints in the Wolves' Burgundy and Gold.
Choose from 4 unique camping options at Chicagoland Speedway! Benefits include: free newspaper delivery, payment plan options, free tram services around the facility, and non-stop entertainment.
You've seen them race, now drive in real stock cars that have been used in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. At the Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, you can drive around Chicagoland Speedway at speeds over 170 mph. Or you can choose the Ride-Along to experience the thrill of NASCAR racing like never before as a professional driver thunders you around the track. In 2014, the Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure will be at Chicagoland Speedway June 14-15 and August 16-17. See their site for more details.
Down the Line Rooftop is perched along the first base line in right field, just 448 from home plate. You'll have a stunning view of Wrigley Field and can mill about between two different levels that are home to bars, large-screen TVs and climate-controlled spaces. Picture windows in the bar just below the rooftop give you floor-to-ceiling views of Wrigley Field.
Fairmount Park is home to live thoroughbred horse racing action. From March through September, the horses run on the one-mile oval dirt track Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Racing enthusiasts of all kinds will find special events around every hair pin from the drag strip, oval, road racing track, National sanctioned carting track as well as concerts and corporate functions. Former race car driver Curtis Francois brought back the track and the NHRA Midwest Nationals. Don't miss many of the other events that are held through the year.
Gordyville USA is a family-owned and operated establishment. The heated spacious building encompasses 160,000 square feet of space all under one roof. The multi-functional grounds are the site of several diverse events such as horse shows, flea markets, farm equipment sales, estate and land auctions, and the Annual Gifford Bank Craft Show. There is also a restaurant on the grounds.
This brand-new Wrigley rooftop was built from the ground up in 2010 to take advantage of the stunning views while also offering guests unparalleled comfort during the game. Five levels, the most of any Wrigley rooftop, provide many different ways to enjoy the game—from outdoor stadium-style seating atop the rooftop to three levels of indoor lounges. Each one is accessible by elevator and features its own restrooms, full-service bars with premium draft beers and wine, as well as their own food service.
12,000 seat arena that plays host to a variety of events including concerts, family shows, hockey arena, football. 18,000 square feet of meeting/banquet space is perfect for wedding receptions, parties and special events. Check the website for upcoming concert schedule and upcoming sporting events. The iWireless Center is home to the Quad City Mallards hockey team.
This rooftop overlooking Wrigley Field is home to the iconic "EAMUS CATULI!" sign (Latin for "GO CUBS!"). Unlike the other rooftops, the Lakeview Baseball Club is a private club, which means you have to become a member to purchase rooftop tickets. Located just beyond the right field bleachers, this rooftop includes a climate-controlled clubroom, 100 outdoor bleacher seats and two different levels that offer stunning views of Wrigley Field.
Lincoln Speedway's quarter-mile track is located on the Logan County Fairgrounds in Lincoln. The dirt track opened in 2004. Races are scheduled from April through September.
Murphy's Rooftop offers the most intimate setting among the Wrigley Field rooftops. You may recognize it as the rooftop adorned with the Harry Caray lighted sign. The rooftop holds just 75 guests and is perfectly situated just beyond the bleachers, giving you a ballpark vibe without the big crowds and long lines. Plenty of food and beer are just a few steps away. And as a bonus, Murphy's Bleachers is located right below—a Wrigleyville institution that's been a favorite hangout not just for Cubs fans, but also for many Cubs players over the years.
You can't get much closer to the real thing than this. At the NASCAR Racing Experience, you'll drive a race car that's been driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin and other NASCAR drivers. You'll get a true NASCAR driving experience: There's no pace car to follow. Passing is allowed. And you'll have in-car Racing Electronics radio communications. In 2014, the NASCAR Racing Experience will be at Chicagoland Speedway May 9-10, July 4, 5, 11, 12, and August 29-30. See their site for more details.
Downstate Illinois' largest center is a four-building complex with a 12,000-seat arena. With 110,000 square feet of exhibit space, a 2,200-seat theater, a ball-room seating 1,500 for banquets and 16 meeting rooms this venue can house it all. As the premier entertainment facility in downstate Illinois, the Civic Center plays host to a variety of concerts, family shows, sporting events and Broadway Theater Series each year.
The Peoria Rivermen, AAA affiliate of the NHL's St. Louis Blues, compete in the American Hockey League (AHL), which is the primary professional developmental league for all NHL prospects. In addition to the premier level of professional or collegiate sports between St. Louis and Chicago, the Rivermen are "More Than Just Hockey!" Each season, the Rivermen host celebrity appearances with stars from various Disney and Nickelodeon shows, in addition to high-profile Christian and Country acts. Serving Central Illinois for 27 seasons, the Rivermen play at Carver Arena in the Peoria Civic Center. www.rivermen.net
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Experience NASCAR racing firsthand at Chicagoland Speedway in an "adrenaline pumping thrill of a lifetime." Suit up and get behind the wheel of a real stock car as you drive 155 mph around the track, or ride shotgun and feel the rumble of 600 horses as you motor down the same asphalt driven by NASCAR drivers. In 2014, the Richard Petty Driving Experience will be at Chicagoland Speedway May 16-18, July 25-27, and September 19-21. See their site for more details.
The Rockford IceHogs are a professional ice hockey team that plays in the American Hockey League.They began play during the 2007–08 AHL season at the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, IL. They are the top affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL.
See top-name NASCAR racing on a quarter-mile, high-banked track. From Kid's nights to monster trucks, fireworks, fantastic NASCAR racing action, you will enjoy an exciting night of affordable family fun at Rockford Speedway.
CITY:Loves Park
Rusty Wallace Driving Experience
No matter what your need for speed, you'll find it at the Rusty Wallace Driving Experience. You can get your basic adrenaline rush from the "Taste of Speed" racing experience at Chicagoland Speedway. Or ramp things up with the "Advance Racing" option that puts you behind the wheel of a race car powered by a TRD engine—the same one used in Rusty Wallace's Nationwide cars. In 2014, the Rusty Wallace Driving Experience will be at Chicagoland Speedway April 26-27, May 24-26, June 20-22, August 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, and October 18, 19, 25, 26. See their site for more details.
A new 11,000 seat arena located in Hoffman Estates featuring world-class entertainment including concerts, family shows, and sporting events. Home of the Chicago Slaughter Indoor Football (IFL) and Chicago KICK Indoor Soccer (MISL).
CITY:Hoffman Estates
This brand-new rooftop facility features over 9,000 square feet of space when enjoying the Cubs game across the street. The rooftop offers stadium-style seating that gives you a complete view of Wrigley Field. Outside you'll also find a large covered bar, umbrella-covered tables and plenty of plasma TVs. Large groups can also enjoy the game from two other levels: the stadium club and All-Star suite where you'll find state-of-the-art amenities and upgraded food menus.
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
A pool of clear bubbling water which sparkles like silver on sunny days provides the basis for the name of Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area. Even on extremely cold days, this pool does not freeze, and visitors marvel at the bordering beds of watercress. Majestic oaks and prairie grasslands provide a panorama of natural beauty to park visitors. The Fox River runs through this picturesque area which is also home to several small manmade lakes. A natural prairie restoration project gives visitors a feeling of the original landscape with native wildflowers, songbirds, waterfowl and upland game. Picnicking, fishing and hiking are popular pastimes in summer, with ice fishing, sledding, ice skating and cross-country ski trails available for the winter sports lover. For relaxing, exercising or just enjoying nature, Silver Springs is the perfect get away location.
Catch a Cubs game from one of the original Wrigley rooftops. Skybox on Sheffield is perched just inside Wrigley Field's right field foul pole and offers spectacular views of the field just across the street. Renovated in 2011, Skybox on Sheffield offers four luxurious levels, including a three-tier outdoor roof deck, a lavish indoor clubhouse and 150 stadium seats. Guests will also enjoy a three-course menu served with an extensive beer selection from Goose Island.
Today's Soldier Field comprises two distinct structures. There is classical stone-clad shell designed in the 1920s. Its contemporary interior is a 2003 retrofit designed specifically for the NFL's Chicago Bears. The original stadium seated 120,000. The new Soldier Field seats 61,5000 in a boldly asymmetrical steel and concrete bowl set within the confines of the original colonnades.
Southern Illinois Miners Rent One Park
The Southern Illinois Miners Rent One Park is the stadium where The Southern Illinois Miners Frontier league baseball team plays from May through September.
The state-of-the-art Corn Crib Stadium is home to the Normal CornBelters and Heartland Community College athletic teams. The Corn Crib seats roughly 7,000 patrons for CornBelters games, and many more for concerts and special events.
This is the ultimate destination for anyone who loves sports. The only sports bar with 22 projection TVs and 140 flat screen TVs. If your sport is on TV they have it! OTB, slots, shuffleboard tables, pool tables, sand volleyball, team trivia, indoor tobacco shop and lounge. Fantastic menu, MUG club and drink specials. Three separate bars and private spaces available for catered parties. Salsa dancing w lessons featured on Tuesday's and Friday's as well as Team Trivia Tuesday's and Thursday's.
The Quarry Cable Park and Grille
The Quarry Cable Park & Grille is located on the 32-acre North Lake of Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake. Enjoy wakeboarding at this next-generation cable wake park complete with a Full-Size Six-Tower cable system with jumps and features for experienced riders and two System 2.0 Two-Tower cable systems for beginners. Stay a little longer and enjoy the lakefront tap & grille, fire pits, live entertainment, sand volleyball, baggo, and open-air yoga. While promoting recreation and relaxation, The Quarry aims to provide a new approach to staying active for visitors near and far and invites everyone to unearth their potential.
CITY:Crystal Lake
This public golf facility, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., is one of the most challenging courses in the Chicago area. This 18-hole, par 72 c golf course is nestled on 241 acres of beautiful forest, marsh and prairie. This is the first public course in the United States to achieve Audubon Signature Sanctuary certification. Banquet facilities are available to accommodate a wide range of group sizes from small private outings to a full-course tournament. Golfers can spot bluebirds while playing one of the hottest courses in the Chicago area. Driving Range also available.
CITY:Beach Park
Home to Chicago Fire soccer team Toyota Park is a world-class stadium and concert venue located southwest of Chicago, near I-294 & I-55.
Built on the site of a former Arabian horse farm, this beautiful 18-hole, par 71 championship golf course stretches along wooded ravines on the Rock River. The course is home of the John Deere Classic, a PGA Tour event that draws top golf talent.
President-elect Barack Obama is an avowed fan of the Chicago White Sox, and is often seen wearing a White Sox baseball cap. U.S. Cellular features an exploding scoreboard, an old-time facade, complete with arches and over 40,000 unobstructed-view seats.
Spectacular White Sox baseball, season ticket plans, group outings, party areas, family entertainment, business entertainment, great food, friendly staff and exciting fireworks! Call the sales department for more information at 312-674-1000.
Multi-purpose arena, home of the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL). Other events - concerts, ice shows, circus, etc.
University Golf Club & Conference Center
18-hole championship golf course; Restaurant, full menu; live entertainment; weekend breakfast/brunch; Banquet & Meeting facility, custom design to fulfill your special event.
CITY:University Park
What is perhaps Illinois' most spectacular Championship golf course is set in rolling hills and forested valleys, surrounded by the beautiful homes of WeaverRidge. Masterfully created by Hurdzan-Fry to balance nature with design, it features multiple bent grass tees and fairways, fast and true greens, challenging and dramatic elevations and excellent practice facilities for those wishing to improve their game or just get warmed up before the round. There's also outstanding banquet and outing facilities. Whether you are looking for a place to hold a golf outing, wedding, conference or family gathering, WeaverRidge has what you need! Our restaurant will give you private club service with the beautiful public surroundings. Open 11:00am daily and 10:00am on Sundays for their award winning Sunday Brunch.
The Friendly Confines is the second-oldest ballpark in the major leagues behind Boston's Fenway Park (1912).
Located down the right field line, Wrigley Field Rooftop Club is one of the closest rooftops to home plate, and even closer than some seats in the ballpark. Built in 2008, this is one of the largest rooftop facilities overlooking Wrigley Field, offering over 9,000 square feet of space on three levels: the Rooftop Level, the Stadium Club Level and the exclusive MVP Suites, with a clear view of the game from each seat.
Boasting one of the best views of Wrigley Field, this rooftop places you just beyond right-center field. The rooftop offers stadium-style seating and covered outdoor areas as well as an interior climate-controlled clubroom that offers barstool seating and views of the game on plenty of HDTVs, including one in the floor.
Located just left of the third-base line, this rooftop offers a unique view of Wrigley Field. Your vantage point gives you a clear site line to home plate and a sweeping view of the bleachers and historic scoreboard in centerfield. Guests have access to four areas of this facility: Wrigley View Lounge, Stadium Club, Stadium Buffet and the outdoor Sky Deck where you're rewarded with panoramic views of not just Wrigley Field, but also the city.
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