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Date a guy who aims to be a Job 29 Man. Do you know the characteristics of a Job 29 Man? Well.. Let me tell you.
He is the kind of guy who would rather stay at home reading his bible and spending time with God worshiping Him than to be out partying with a group of friends on a Friday night.
He is the kind of guy who constantly longs for God's presence and who walks closely with Him. He desires for his heart to be transformed into His. Even if life gets tough, he knows that The Mighty One is holding his every moment and nothing seemed to be too difficult for him.
He is also a genuine follower of Christ. He knows that in order to be a great leader, he needs to learn how to be a genuine follower. Don't be surprise if this guy is well respected and everyone greets him & honors him. That's because whenever he speaks, he speaks with love and grace. And when he walks, he walks with confidence and boldness Just like King David, he knows that his identity isn't based on his height or stature, but on Christ alone.
With that said, he is also very passionate about Jesus and His Gospel. You'll know that he is because he will find a way to always help other people. He will help that blind lady cross the street and become her eyes, or even help that lame old man to stand up and be his feet. He will also stand up for those who are being mocked and persecuted. Even if it means him getting hurt, he will not fight back just like how Jesus did not fight back when He was being brutally tortured and beaten to death. That's when you'll know he is a solid follower of Christ.
Also don't forget, if ever you get to sit next to him during worship, watch and observe him how he worships God. . I'm talking about eyes closed, hands raised or perhaps you'll see him open His bible and even read and then next thing you know, he's on his knees crying. It's contagious! So you want to make sure you sit next to him during worship coz man, He knows how to worship Jesus with such reverence and awe
One of the coolest things about a Job 29 Man is that he knows that he's not perfect. He acknowledges his flaws and mistakes. But that doesn't bother him because he knows that he is constantly being renewed everyday by His perfect Savior Christ. So it's normal for him to be prideful sometimes, but whenever that happens, he immediately repents and turns his eyes to God.
Another thing about a Job 29 Man is that unlike any other guys, he has made a covenant with his eyes to not look at any woman lustfully. He knows that your beauty is far more than what you look like on the outside, it's about letting Jesus shine from the inside. So for him, what matters is your heart, not any of your body 'parts'
He's not the kind of guy who jumps from one girl to the other. No, he is patient and he waits upon the LORD and His perfect timing. He's a hard worker and he knows not only he understands hard labor, but he understand what it means to work out his salvation by keeping God's command and living out the gospel. He embraces Matthew 6:33 'to seek Him first and His kingdom and let the other things be given at the right time'
So if you're a Proverbs 31 Woman & If you end up dating a Job 29 Man, consider yourself blessed because it's hard to find these kind of guys nowadays. Realize that if you have this kind of guy, the LORD has specifically hand picked him just for you and prepared the both of you for each other and for the gift of marriage and the ministry that He will set for both of you. That is to honor God and glorify Him by showing the world what a 'real love' should look like. You both are pretty much going to be the 'power couple'
So Ladies, if you're single and not married and you have the desire to be married one day, this is probably the right time to for you to pray for your Job 29 Man. Why? Because this man is going to be the man who will love you, lead you, help you, defend you, cherish you, adore you, provide for you and raise your future kids and teach them the way of Jesus.
So yeah, date a guy who has all these God-given characteristics. Someone who is a Job 29 Man. Or better yet,
.. Marry a guy who loves Jesus.. period.
In Christ,
Mark Muldez (markmuldez.tumblr.com)
"And if the Spirit of Him Who raised up Jesus from the dead dwells in you, [then] He Who raised up Christ Jesus from the dead will also restore to life your mortal (short-lived, perishable) bodies through His Spirit Who dwells in you" (Romans 8:11, AMP)
When you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior, the Bible tells us that the Holy Spirit makes His home inside of you. That's God Himself, the same Spirit with the same power that raised Jesus from the dead! His resurrection power can bring back health, strength and life to your physical body. He can restore hope and breathe life into your dreams. In fact, He can resurrect any area that may seem dormant on the inside of you!
The next time you feel overwhelmed by sickness, challenges or despair, remember, the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in you through Christ Jesus. You may have been burdened by an addiction, fear or worry, but there's nothing that can stand against the power of God. Rise up and declare by faith, "He whom the Son sets free is free indeed. I am restored and healed in the name of Jesus! No weapon formed against me can prosper!" Receive His truth, declare the Word, and activate His power within you!
"For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures" (1 Corinthians 15:3-4, NIV)
As we celebrate the resurrection of Christ, I think about when they crucified Jesus. On that Friday, it was the darkest, most painful, discouraging day of His life. In fact, it was so bad that He sweat drops of blood. It looked as if His enemies had gotten the best of Him. But God had other plans. They put Him in the grave on Friday, celebrating their victory, but Sunday morning it was a different story. The grave could not hold Him! Death couldn't contain Him! The forces of darkness couldn't stop Him! On the third day, He came out of the grave and said, "I was dead, but now I am alive forevermore!"
One principle that the resurrection teaches us is that God will always finish what He started. No matter how dark it looks, no matter how long it's been, no matter how many people are trying to push you down; if you will stay in faith, God will always take you from Friday to Sunday. He will always complete what He started in you!
That's my King!
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A woman in Coweta County is lucky to be alive after an off-duty firefighter spotted her home on fire and pulled her out on Wednesday morning.According to Coweta County authorities, the fire occurred at the Sharpsburg home of 40-year-old Debra Pate at around 7:40 a.m. They say off-duty Coweta County firefighter Frank Jones discovered the fire as he was driving to the Senoia fire station. "I saw heavy fire coming…about 50 feet in the air," said Jones.Without any protective gear, Jones kicked in the door and found Pate unconscious in the dining room. He said that he dragged her out. The home's landlord – a neighbor who owns the home – then came up and together they moved Pate to the ground.Jones says the neighbor then ran to direct paramedics and firefighters in while he started CPR on the woman. "I didn't have any kind of oxygen. I didn't have a facemask – anything," Jones said. Pate was transported to Piedmont-Newnan Hospital in serious condition, say authorities.Coweta County Fire Department Chief Todd Moore said that the woman might not have survived had it not been for the quick-thinking actions of Jones."He responded heroically and professionally. All of his training over the 22 years come to pass," said Moore.Jones shrugged off being called a hero."I just did what I had to do, you know, nothing different than -- any other firefighter would have done the same thing," said Jones.The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but said that the origin of the fire was in the kitchen.Fire officials said they will likely honor the heroic actions of Jones in the near future.
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LEE COUNTY: A woman accused of stealing underwear, perfume and shirts from a Bealls Outlet is also accused of pulling a gun on a loss prevention officer who questioned her about the theft, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers.
The woman, who has not been identified, is accused of shoplifting from the Bealls Outlet on Homestead Road in Lehigh Acres Monday February 21st around 2 p.m.
The loss prevention officer watched the suspect pick up a purse from the shelf and remove the paper stuffing from inside. She then selected underwear, perfume and shirts and went to the dressing room, according to reports.
The suspect left the fitting room with a bulging purse, but nothing else, according to reports.
When she left the store, she got into a 2000 Chevy Silverado extended cab SUV. The loss prevention officer caught up with her at a Circle K store.
When the loss prevention officer approached her, she began to yell and cause a scene. She told him she had a gun, according to reports.
As the loss prevention officer walked away, he turned around and saw her pointing a black revolver in his direction, according to reports.
He took cover as she drove off.
The unidentified female is facing charges of petit theft, and possibly aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Anyone with information on the identity and/or location of the woman in the attached photos is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780- TIPS (8477).
All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tips may also be made online at www.swflcrimestoppers.org or on the TipSubmit app on any iPhone.
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text: From the pages of Vogue to rolling with Jay Z's entourage, Skylar Diggins is not only a star on the court, she's a rockstar in the gym. We caught up with the WNBA star to talk about her killer arm workout. Skylar says to start out you don't even need a gym...just find a household item you can curl, like rocks or a milk jug! She says the most important part is to make sure you are engaging your core! Suprisingly, its all about the reps you do, not the weight- and the more reps you do controlling the weight, the better results you will see! While Skylar has the secret to toned arms, she also makes sure to stick to a healthy diet, and that includes getting in chocolate milk after a workout! She also loves to treat herself to smoothies!


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Movie Review: Skyfall
We begin with scenes that could have come from a James Bond movie 50 years ago: A dying agent bleeds in a seedy hotel room, motorcycles race across rooftops in an unnamed city, a fight runs the length of a moving train that ducks in and out of tunnels, and the voice of M barks into 007's earpiece: "Get that list! We can't afford to lose it!"
We end with the old iconic image of Bond, seen through a camera lens before the final credits. He enters the frame, he turns and shoots, crimson seeps over the lens, and we sigh in amused gratitude.
Yet in between comes the resurrection of a new Bond – literally so, as he returns to London a grizzled alcoholic after a shooting presumed to be fatal, and metaphorically so in a movie that hasn't been surpassed in the Bond canon since Sean Connery's glory days – and maybe not then.
Director Sam Mendes and writers Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and John Logan reinvent Bond for the 21st century as a man struggling in a world of surveillance cameras and computer chips. Bond meets the new Q at the National Gallery and receives a pistol that will respond only to his handprint and a tiny radio. "Were you expecting an exploding pen?" Q asks the disappointed Bond. "We don't go in much for that these days."
The filmmakers expertly balance historical homages and modern action. Take Silva, who's played by bleached-blond Javier Bardem.
He has the purring voice, falsely cheerful manner and ambiguous sexuality of Ernst Stavro Blofeld. (Silva apparently likes men and women.) At the same time, he's a computer genius who enriched himself by hacking into bank accounts – no world-dominating madman he – and is wreaking havoc on MI6 headquarters to revenge himself on M (Judi Dench) for a supposed betrayal long ago.
So goes the mix of old and new in all respects. Bond (Daniel Craig, in top acting and shirtless form) gets help in the field, but it comes from a black British woman (Naomie Harris), with the American CIA nowhere to be found.
Q (Ben Whishaw) is in his 20s and something of a computer genius, with almost no interest in guns or bombs. M's overseer, Gareth Mallory (Ralph Fiennes), isn't a self-protecting bureaucrat or stupid obstructionist; he wants to help and does. (That's an in-joke: Fiennes was considered a possible Bond until Pierce Brosnan got the call.)
"Skyfall" constantly tweaks expectations: Bond walks into a Macau casino yet never joins any of the games. Occasionally, the writers fall asleep at the switch: Silva manages a seemingly impossible escape off-camera, and the necessary explanation goes unprovided.
But if the movie slips a bit thematically, it's always up to snuff aurally and visually. Thomas Newman writes apt new music and falls back on the famous 007 guitar theme just when we want it. Nine-time Oscar nominee Roger Deakins, the Coen brothers' favorite cinematographer ("True Grit"), does wonderful work with limited light, and the nighttime climax of "Skyfall" has tragic grandeur.
Best of all, we finally learn something about Bond's origins: The movie takes its title from his ancestral home in Scotland. (A nod to Connery, perhaps?) Tell me which origin story this suggests to you:
Bond's wealthy parents died when he was a boy. He inherited their manor house, complete with a subterranean passage by which to escape when under attack. He decided to fight crime – "Orphans make the best recruits," says the canny M – and is assisted by an elderly, vigorous family retainer (Albert Finney), who supplies him with weaponry. Bond also owns a specially equipped vehicle, an Aston-Martin that can send evildoers through the roof and fires from twin machine guns. (Welcome back, old friend!)
Yes, 007 seems to have co-opted Batman's history: Silva, whose mouth was disfigured during a near-death experience, even suggests the Joker. Yet there's an innocence to Bond that Bruce Wayne lost long ago, plus a realization that he can't succeed alone.
Bond can handle killers with knuckles or a pistol, but someone else has to track their flight paths first. That, above all things, makes him a hero for our century: He can only be fully effective as the fist at the end of the arm of a global network of espionage.
We begin with scenes that could have come from a James Bond movie 50 years ago: A dying agent bleeds in a seedy hotel room, motorcycles race across rooftops in an unnamed city, a fight runs the length of a moving train that ducks in and out of tunnels, and the voice of M barks into 007's earpiece: "Get that list! We can't afford to lose it!"(Full review)


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Special Olympics Wairarapa are rapt with the public response to their fundraising efforts to send a team to the 2013 nationals in Dunedin.
Head coach Gaylene van Wijk said the organisation had received wonderful support from local businesses and Idea Services in setting up two basket raffles containing a wide variety of goodies valued at more than $400 per basket.
Other raffles of a similar kind are planned for the new year as SOW looks to raise the $2000 cost per athlete - including travel, accommodation, food and entry fees - for the 23 members aiming to compete at the Dunedin event.
Medal winners at the nationals will qualify for the World Games to be held in California in 2015.


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Ali, you thirsty on Twitter!
You boo-boo, you T'd, you turned down, you thirsty, you boo-boo!
[Verse 1]
Uh, I'm tryna learn something new
I'm tryna find myself, I'm searching deep for Kendrick Lamar
I read about Napoleon Hill and try to know God
They say he the key to my blessings, and if I speak the good
Into existence, that instant my dreams will unlock
Money flow like water, I'll just wait at the dock
And by the way I'mma start, finding more light to shed
Like a small garage in your backyard
I'm back chilling with a friend of mine, she mighty fine
But I notice that her heart resides next to bitterness
Always hollering who she don't like and who she kick it with
Who she wanna fight, who wearing a weave
Who Dooney and Bourke bag is fake, who holding the keys
To the car she drove last year or who fucking on who
And who need a pap smear, getting on my nerves
But before your negative energy curve, bitch I'mma cut you off
Cause everytime you come around, you be hollering that
Whoop-de-whoop, blah-zay-blah, he say, she say
Oh my God, shut the fuck up... ho
Everytime you come around, you be hollering that
Whoop-de-whoop, blah-zay-blah, he say, she say
[Verse 2]
Uhh, I'm tryna learn something new
I'm tryna surround myself with people that inspire me
Or at least inquire similar desires
To do what it T-A-K-E just to reach the T-O-P
I'm talking ideas, motivation
It's more than making, enemies, my nigga
Oh, that's not your memo? Then tell me why you constantly stressing
On how you well connected like centipedes, my nigga
I function with you and you flaunt your pistol
Every second tell me how you pressed 'em at the Monte Crystal
Where so and so from, and what neighborhoods beefing
Who baby momma's a rat, and who got killed last weekend
That shit is mad depressing, bringing me down
Speak on something with some substance that can get us both paid
Rather than telling me how these niggas jocking your style
Or his rims ain't bigger, pussy nigga, I'mma cut you off
[Verse 3]
I'm tryna learn something new
I'm tryna better my chances of becoming a star
I'm tryna feel the vibe of Mona Lisa
Studying art... now paint that picture
Life behind bars, remember the very day I got caught?
I murdered a rapper, and you filed the police report?
See what I was taught, family is all I need
But indeed them too can run me right up a tree
Constantly talking shit 'bout the next relative
Wanting me to take sides, but I'd never give in
Ever since grandma died, everyone parted ways
Argue on holidays, left my uncle in prison
For 15 years, no one paid him attention but moms
Yeah, my momma as loyal as any sister would come
Come to my house just to yap about your own people
Dang, and if your blood wasn't running through my veins
I would prolly cut y'all off too, yep
Keep it running, Ali
So tell 'em, "Shut the fuck up!" Tell 'em, "Shut the fuck up!"
Yeah, bitch, you boo-boo, you T'd, you turnt down, you thirsty
*repeated in different ways*
Keep all that


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Bellingham/Whatcom County Chamber of Commerce honors Ken Hertz as Whatcom's 2012 "Man of the Year"
Published on Wed, Dec 19, 2012 by
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It's easy to look around and see how former Bellingham mayor Ken Hertz has left his mark on Whatcom County over the past 40 years. There are 4,000 acres of county parks that are the result of his dedication to public recreation and open space. In recognition of his efforts, a trail was named for him.
But beautiful parks and trails were not the apogee of his career – they were merely the beginning. Hertz has had his hand in projects that have shaped the development and growth of the county. Think Bellis Fair Mall for starters.
With so many accomplishments, it's no wonder that the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce & Industry selected Ken Hertz as their 2012 Man of the Year on December 5.
Generally, the chamber's lifetime achievement award goes to someone who has retired but, in Hertz's case, the committee
made an exception. "The committee wanted to honor him for his leadership in the community, even though he is still active," said Ken Oplinger, president of the chamber. "There is so much he has done. He's had two turns as mayor, and from a business standpoint, he's had a substantial impact in the county. Any of the things he's done would generally be enough for one lifetime in order to be honored."
His tenure as director of Whatcom County Parks and Recreation for 10 years (1965-1975), and two terms as mayor of Bellingham (1976-1984), was marked by a commitment to excellence, a penchant for environmental preservation and a drive to succeed. "If we were going to develop something, it was going to be done right," he said.
Under his leadership, the county acquired 4,000 acres of parkland and developed Samish Lake, Hovander Homestead Park, and Pine and Cedar Lakes. He focused on making them accessible while preserving the environment. His designs were award-winning, and within seven years, Whatcom County's park system was voted among the nation's best, according to a 1972 The Seattle Times article.
As parks director, Hertz established several outdoor programs, such as Outdoor Arts, senior citizens programs and an outdoor environmental program. Even still, Hertz said there is more to be done. "There are a lot of parks that haven't been developed," he said. "There's a lot of waterfront that hasn't been touched."
Hertz, a self-proclaimed "do-er," looked for a new challenge, and found it as mayor of Bellingham. During his time in office, he was sometimes considered controversial, but there was no doubt that Hertz wasted no time in propelling the city forward. "There was so much change that was needed," he said. "Just changing the good ol' boy system was a big challenge. You almost had to be controversial to do it. We weren't accepting people off the street anymore, but instead hiring the best people for the job."
One of the first things he worked on was instituting policies and procedures for the city. "There weren't any policies in place, and there were 500 city employees," Hertz said. "Things needed to change."
While some may not have liked his approach (he was once kicked in the leg by a woman because of his sidewalk revitalization plan), it was his hard-hitting drive that moved the city forward. "It was a good thing that we were under a strong mayoral system," he said, noting that he could only be fired by citizens. "It was a much better system. I would have been fired by the city council [if it had been their choice.]"
Hertz initiated major projects that changed the face of Bellingham, such as building a new transit facility, improving the city's water treatment facility, expanding Alabama Street to four lanes and bringing the Alaska Ferry Terminal to Bellingham. "I fought the political and economic battles for the community because I believed in doing the best development we could possibly afford," he wrote in a guest editorial.
"He knew where the community needed to go and was willing to step on toes to get there," Oplinger said. Hertz was the first mayor of Bellingham trained as a professional administrator, and he proved he knew his subject matter, using his knowledge to procure federal funding for city improvements.
Hertz fought and won many battles during his two mayoral terms but it was the one he lost that drove him in a new direction. He was a strong supporter of siting a shopping mall in downtown Bellingham but ultimately he lost the battle.
"I didn't want downtown to shrivel up and blow away," he said. He felt a shopping center would revitalize downtown, but opposition to parking garages proved insurmountable. It was at this point that he decided to join Trillium Corporation and help build Bellis Fair.
"If we couldn't have it downtown, then we were going to do the best job that we could in another location. If you can't win, you've got to join the winning group and make sure it's done right," he said.
Recently divorced at the time, he only planned to work for Trillium for six months, just until his youngest son had graduated. But six months turned into nearly a decade with the developer.
After Bellis Fair, the company worked on the Cordata mixed-use business development in north Bellingham. "My roots are environmental preservation and parks, and the company has done a lot," he said. The Cordata business park included plenty of open space and trails in its design.
Hertz's work with Trillium stretched north to Semiahmoo as managing director of the resort, and eventually to all of Trillium's North and South American assets. "I just enjoyed it," Hertz said. "It was a challenge." During his tenure at Trillium, the company's holdings expanded to more than 230 properties in 18 states, two Canadian provinces and Chile.
"We always worked with an eye toward preservation and an eye toward quality," Hertz said. "I feel we have nothing to be embarrassed about."
A decade later, Hertz decided once again to shift gears. With his children now in their 20s and 30s, he wanted to spend more time with them, and so he struck out on his own.
In 1992, he and his wife Kathy created Blossom Management Corporation, and have since worked on projects in more than 14 communities in seven states.
Hertz said the key to his success was that he never did anything he didn't enjoy. "The most significant thing is to change careers every 10 years or so," he said. "You have to challenge yourself every so often, and in my case, it was every 10 years. If I didn't enjoy it, I would have gotten out."
Now 77, he is still going. "I don't have any interest in retiring, and it doesn't make any sense when there's still such life out
there," Hertz said. And he means it. He's actively planning and developing properties, including the 450-acre Grandis Pond development in east Blaine. Still excited about his work, he detailed the plans for the development with enthusiasm. "It's the most beautiful land," he said. "It has great views of the Cascades and two miles of border frontage. It'll be wonderful when it's done."
The 1,000-unit residential development, which will support both single and multi-family homes and 48,000 square feet of commercial space, adheres to Hertz's aesthetic bent. "There are 27 miles of trail planned in that development," he said.
"They wanted to build it around a golf course, but I said no." More than 200 acres will remain as open space, Hertz said.
Plans to begin actual construction will remain on hold until the city of Blaine determines sewer access for the property. "We've done everything we were asked to do plus more, but we have to wait."
He hopes to see Grandis Pond get off the ground soon. "East Blaine is really the answer to city growth," he said. "It's the best option."
Also in the offing is a project that would create a 27,000 square foot Health Professions Center for nursing and physical therapy students at Whatcom Community College. He is also stepping outside his "sandbox" to work with a sustainable salmon operation
at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
in Monterey Bay, California.
With such a varied background and portfolio of projects, it's hard for Hertz to imagine what could be next, except to manage his assets and spend time with his grandchildren. "I've handled a multiplicity of projects," he said. "I don't know what else I could do."


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O. OnaziLazio Position: Midfielder
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O. OnaziLazio Position: Midfielder
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V. Demirel
Bar a first-half header from Ederson, was rarely troubled throughout the 90 minutes. A very quiet evening for the goalkeeper.
E. Korkmaz
Could have been penalized for a foul on Ederson early in the first half that would have resulted in a penalty, but a solid showing overall from the defender.
G. Gönül
Pushed forward from right back well and provided another outlet on the flank as Fenerbahce secured a vital win.
J. Yobo
Ensured Kozak had a quiet evening and was a calming, commanding influence in the heart of the Fenerbahce defense.
R. Ziegler
Pushed forward well to support the attack and with the Lazio defense sitting deep, was rarely threatened defensively.
M. Topal
Not the most commandeering of performances from the midfielder, who relied heavily on his teammate to impress before his substitution.
Cristian Baroni
Impressive for Fenerbahce behind Webo and was the main creative hub behind the striker before his second half withdrawal. Disappointing from set pieces, however.
Raul Meireles
Controlled proceedings in the middle of the park and came close to opening the scoring early in the second half after striking the post from 25 yards out.
D. Kuijt
Worked extremely hard for his side during the encounter and was fully deserving of his goal in the dying embers of the encounter.
M. Sow
Forced Marchetti into an excellent save in the first half and perhaps should have scored. Saw a second-half effort drift just wide following the interval.
P. Webó
Not the most memorable of games for the striker, but netted a penalty late on to hand his side the initiative heading into the second leg.
F. Marchetti
Tipped Sow's first-time volley onto the post early on. Was beaten for Meireles' strike that hit the post, but impressively denied the Fenerbahce midfielder minutes later. Could do little to deny both goals.
Ş. Radu
Poor in the heart of the Lazio defense and was unable to contain Kuyt. Struggled with the movement of the Fenerbahce attack.
M. Ciani
His physicality was vital in hindering the threat of Webo and was perhaps unlucky to have been on the losing side. Will be vital if Lazio is to overcome the two goal deficit.
A quiet evening by his standards, the Brazilian failed to make the desired impact for Lazio and was regularly stifled in the midfield.
L. Cana
Evident he is not a defender and had a very poor game. Struggled with Webo and the Fenerbahce attack.
A. Candreva
Handed a lot of freedom down the right and could have nabbed an assist early on after picking out Ederson. Saw his effort in the second half strike the wrong side of the post.
S. Lulić
Saw his attacking impetus stifled through much of the encounter and almost gifted the hosts the opener in the first half following his poor clearance in the build up to Sow's first-half volley.
O. Onazi
Sent off following a second booking for a reckless challenge on Cristian early in the second half. Not the most memorable of encounters for the Nigerian and has likely cost his side a place in the semifinals.
Met Candreva's first-half cross in the 10th minute, but could only guide his header into the hands of Demirel before limping off on the hour mark.
Á. González
A poor game for the midfielder who put in a poor shift on the flank. Could never really get going and it was clear to see during the encounter.
L. Kozák
Isolated on his own up front, regardless of the support of Ederson. His evening was made that much harder by Onazi's red prior to his substitution in the second half.


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Overnight Marinated Shrimp
Because fresh seafood is always abundant, Ursula Ann often serves peel-and-eat cooked shrimp with cocktail sauce. We shared a marinated shrimp recipe that received our highest Test Kitchens rating with her, and she liked it so much, she served it to great reviews at her family's gathering.
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- 7 1/2 cups water
- 3 pounds unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
- 2 small red onions, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1. Bring 7 1/2 cups water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Drain and rinse with cold water. Peel shrimp, and, if desired, devein.
- 2. Layer shrimp, red onion slices, and bell pepper slices in an airtight container.
- 3. Whisk together vegetable oil and next 9 ingredients; pour over shrimp. Cover and chill 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
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STEVENS POINT, WI (UWSP) – For the second straight night, the Pointers spread the wealth, as four different players scored a goal and senior Nick Graves (Hewitt, WI/Ashwaubenon) stopped all 11 shots on net he faced as the UW-Stevens Point men's hockey team rolled to a 4-0 victory over St. Mary's.
Captain Jerry Freismuth (Grosse Pointe, MI/North) started the scoring in the first period, scoring at the 13:38 mark of the game's opening period.
Joshua Daley (Pittsburgh, PA) and Kyle Heck (Plover, WI/SPASH) tallied goals in the second, giving the host Pointers a 3-0 edge after two.
In the third, Dylan Wizner (Bemidji, MN/Bemidji) scored at the 5:09 mark to give UWSP the four-goal edge.
The Pointers defense held St. Mary's to just 11 shots on net, and Graves turned away all of them en route to his first victory since Nov. 3 against Augsburg, also a shutout.
This marks the seventh time this season UWSP has held an opponent to under 15 shots on goal.
The Pointers (10-6-1) returns to action with a weekend series against St. Scholastica Jan. 11-12 in Duluth, Minn. Action both nights is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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42 U.S. Code § 6241 - Drawdown and sale of petroleum products
(a) Power of Secretary
The Secretary may drawdown and sell petroleum products in the Reserve only in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(d) Presidential finding prerequisite to drawdown and sale
(1) Drawdown and sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve may not be made unless the President has found drawdown and sale are required by a severe energy supply interruption or by obligations of the United States under the international energy program.
(2) For purposes of this section, in addition to the circumstances set forth in section 6202 (8) of this title, a severe energy supply interruption shall be deemed to exist if the President determines that—
(A) an emergency situation exists and there is a significant reduction in supply which is of significant scope and duration;
(B) a severe increase in the price of petroleum products has resulted from such emergency situation; and
(e) Sales procedures
(1) The Secretary shall sell petroleum products withdrawn from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at public sale to the highest qualified bidder in the amounts, for the period, and after a notice of sale considered appropriate by the Secretary, and without regard to Federal, State, or local regulations controlling sales of petroleum products.
(g) Directive to carry out test drawdown and sale
(1) The Secretary shall conduct a continuing evaluation of the drawdown and sales procedures. In the conduct of an evaluation, the Secretary is authorized to carry out a test drawdown and sale or exchange of petroleum products from the Reserve. Such a test drawdown and sale or exchange may not exceed 5,000,000 barrels of petroleum products.
(2) Repealed. Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 103(15)(F)(ii),Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2031.
(3) At least part of the crude oil that is sold or exchanged under this subsection shall be sold or exchanged to or with entities that are not part of the Federal Government.
(4) The Secretary may not sell any crude oil under this subsection at a price less than that which the Secretary determines appropriate and, in no event, at a price less than 95 percent of the sales price, as estimated by the Secretary, of comparable crude oil being sold in the same area at the time the Secretary is offering crude oil for sale in such area under this subsection.
(5) The Secretary may cancel any offer to sell or exchange crude oil as part of any test under this subsection if the Secretary determines that there are insufficient acceptable offers to obtain such crude oil.
(6) In the case of a sale of any petroleum products under this subsection, the Secretary shall, to the extent funds are available in the SPR Petroleum Account as a result of such sale, acquire petroleum products for the Reserve within the 12-month period beginning after completion of the sale.
(7) Rules, regulations, or orders issued in order to carry out this subsection which have the applicability and effect of a rule as defined in section 551 (4) of title 5 shall not be subject to the requirements of subchapter II of chapter 5 of such title or to section 6393 of this title.
(8) The Secretary shall transmit to both Houses of the Congress a detailed explanation of the test carried out under this subsection. Such explanation may be a part of any report made to the President and the Congress under section 6245 of this title.
(h) Prevention or reduction of adverse impact of severe domestic energy supply interruptions
(1) If the President finds that—
(A) a circumstance, other than those described in subsection (d) of this section, exists that constitutes, or is likely to become, a domestic or international energy supply shortage of significant scope or duration;
(B) action taken under this subsection would assist directly and significantly in preventing or reducing the adverse impact of such shortage; and
(C) the Secretary of Defense has found that action taken under this subsection will not impair national security,
then the Secretary may, subject to the limitations of paragraph (2), draw down and sell petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
(2) Petroleum products from the Reserve may not be drawn down under this subsection—
(3) During any period in which there is a drawdown and sale of the Reserve in effect under this subsection, the Secretary shall transmit a monthly report to the Congress containing an account of the drawdown and sale of petroleum products under this subsection and an assessment of its effect.
(i) Exchange of withdrawn products
Notwithstanding any other law, the President may permit any petroleum products withdrawn from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in accordance with this section to be sold and delivered for refining or exchange outside of the United States, in connection with an arrangement for the delivery of refined petroleum products to the United States.
(j) Purchases from Strategic Petroleum Reserve by entities in insular areas of United States and Freely Associated States
(1) Definitions
In this subsection:
(A) Binding offer
The term "binding offer" means a bid submitted by the State of Hawaii for an assured award of a specific quantity of petroleum product, with a price to be calculated pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, that obligates the offeror to take title to the petroleum product without further negotiation or recourse to withdraw the offer.
(B) Category of petroleum product
The term "category of petroleum product" means a master line item within a notice of sale.
(C) Eligible entity
The term "eligible entity" means an entity that owns or controls a refinery that is located within the State of Hawaii.
(D) Full tanker load
The term "full tanker load" means a tanker of approximately 700,000 barrels of capacity, or such lesser tanker capacity as may be designated by the State of Hawaii.
(E) Insular area
The term "insular area" means the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Freely Associated States of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.
(F) Offering
The term "offering" means a solicitation for bids for a quantity or quantities of petroleum product from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as specified in the notice of sale.
(G) Notice of sale
The term "notice of sale" means the document that announces—
(2) In general
In the case of an offering of a quantity of petroleum product during a drawdown of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve—
(A) the State of Hawaii, in addition to having the opportunity to submit a competitive bid, may—
(i) submit a binding offer, and shall on submission of the offer, be entitled to purchase a category of a petroleum product specified in a notice of sale at a price equal to the volumetrically weighted average of the successful bids made for the remaining quantity of the petroleum product within the category that is the subject of the offering; and
(3) Limitation on quantity
(A) In general
In administering this subsection, in the case of each offering, the Secretary may impose the limitation described in subparagraph (B) or (C) that results in the purchase of the lesser quantity of petroleum product.
(B) Portion of quantity of previous imports
The Secretary may limit the quantity of a petroleum product that the State of Hawaii may purchase through a binding offer at any offering to 1/12 of the total quantity of imports of the petroleum product brought into the State during the previous year (or other period determined by the Secretary to be representative).
(4) Adjustments
(A) In general
Notwithstanding any limitation imposed under paragraph (3), in administering this subsection, in the case of each offering, the Secretary shall, at the request of the Governor of the State of Hawaii, or an eligible entity certified under paragraph (7), adjust the quantity to be sold to the State of Hawaii in accordance with this paragraph.
(B) Upward adjustment
The Secretary shall adjust upward to the next whole number increment of a full tanker load if the quantity to be sold is—
(5) Delivery to other locations
The State of Hawaii may enter into an exchange or a processing agreement that requires delivery to other locations, if a petroleum product of similar value or quantity is delivered to the State of Hawaii.
(6) Standard sales provisions
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the Secretary may require the State of Hawaii to comply with the standard sales provisions applicable to purchasers of petroleum products at competitive sales.
(7) Eligible entities
(A) In general
Subject to subparagraphs (B) and (C) and notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph, if the Governor of the State of Hawaii certifies to the Secretary that the State has entered into an agreement with an eligible entity to carry out this chapter, the eligible entity may act on behalf of the State of Hawaii to carry out this subsection.
(B) Limitation
The Governor of the State of Hawaii shall not certify more than one eligible entity under this paragraph for each notice of sale.
(8) Supplies of petroleum products
At the request of the Governor of an insular area, the Secretary shall, for a period not to exceed 180 days following a drawdown of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, assist the insular area or the President of a Freely Associated State in its efforts to maintain adequate supplies of petroleum products from traditional and nontraditional suppliers.
Source(Pub. L. 94–163, title I, § 161,Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 888; Pub. L. 95–619, title VI, § 691(b)(2),Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3288; Pub. L. 99–58, title I, § 103(a), (b)(2),July 2, 1985, 99 Stat. 103, 104; Pub. L. 101–383, §§ 3(b), 8, 10,Sept. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 727, 735; Pub. L. 102–486, title XIV, § 1401,Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2993; Pub. L. 105–388, § 9(a),Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3482; Pub. L. 106–469, title I, § 103(15),Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2031.)
References in Text
This chapter, referred to in subsec. (j)(6), (7)(A), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 94–163, Dec. 22, 1975, 89 Stat. 871, as amended, known as the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6201 of this title and Tables.
2000—Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(A), substituted "sale of petroleum products" for "distribution of the Reserve" in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(B), substituted "drawdown and sell petroleum products in" for "drawdown and distribute".
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(C), struck out subsec. (b) which read as follows: "Except as provided in subsections (c), (f), and (g) of this section, no drawdown and distribution of the Reserve may be made except in accordance with the provisions of the Distribution Plan contained in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan which has taken effect pursuant to section 6239 (a) of this title."
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(C), struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: "Drawdown and distribution of the Early Storage Reserve may be made in accordance with the provisions of the Distribution Plan contained in the Early Storage Reserve Plan until the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan has taken effect pursuant to section 6239 (a) of this title."
Subsec. (d)(1). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(D), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: "Neither the Distribution Plan contained in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plan nor the Distribution Plan contained in the Early Storage Reserve Plan may be implemented, and no drawdown and distribution of the Reserve or the Early Storage Reserve may be made, unless the President has found that implementation of either such Distribution Plan is required by a severe energy supply interruption or by obligations of the United States under the international energy program."
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(E), amended subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (e) read as follows: "The Secretary may, by rule, provide for the allocation of any petroleum product withdrawn from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in amounts specified in (or determined in a manner prescribed by) and at prices specified in (or determined in a manner prescribed by) such rules. Such price levels and allocation procedures shall be consistent with the attainment, to the maximum extent practicable, of the objectives specified in section 753 (b)(1) of title 15."
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(C), struck out subsec. (f) which read as follows: "The Secretary may permit any importer or refiner who owns any petroleum products stored in the Industrial Petroleum Reserve pursuant to section 6236 of this title to remove or otherwise dispose of such products upon such terms and conditions as the Secretary may prescribe."
Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(F)(i), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: "The Secretary shall conduct a continuing evaluation of the Distribution Plan. In the conduct of such evaluation, the Secretary is authorized to carry out test drawdown and distribution of crude oil from the Reserve. If any such test drawdown includes the sale or exchange of crude oil, then the aggregate quantity of crude oil withdrawn from the Reserve may not exceed 5,000,000 barrels during any such test drawdown or distribution."
Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(F)(ii), struck out par. (2) which read as follows: "The Secretary shall carry out such drawdown and distribution in accordance with the Distribution Plan and implementing regulations and contract provisions, modified as the Secretary considers appropriate taking into consideration the artificialities of a test and the absence of a severe energy supply interruption. To meet the requirements of subsections (d) and (e) ofsection 6239 of this title, the Secretary shall transmit any such modification of the Plan, along with explanatory and supporting material, to both Houses of the Congress no later than 15 calendar days prior to the offering of any crude oil for sale under this subsection."
Subsec. (g)(4). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(F)(iii), substituted "95 percent" for "90 percent".
Subsec. (g)(5). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(F)(iv), substituted "test" for "drawdown and distribution".
Subsec. (g)(6). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(F)(v), amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows:
"(6)(A) The minimum required fill rate in effect for any fiscal year shall be reduced by the amount of any crude oil drawdown from the Reserve under this subsection during such fiscal year.
"(B) In the case of a sale of any crude oil under this subsection, the Secretary shall, to the extent funds are available in the SPR Petroleum Account as a result of such sale, acquire crude oil for the Reserve within the 12-month period beginning after the completion of the sale. Such acquisition shall be in addition to any acquisition of crude oil for the Reserve required as part of a fill rate established by any other provision of law."
Subsec. (g)(8). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(F)(vi), substituted "test" for "drawdown and distribution".
Subsec. (h)(1). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(G)(i), substituted "sell petroleum products from" for "distribute" in concluding provisions.
Subsec. (h)(1)(C). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(G)(ii), added subpar. (C).
Subsec. (h)(2). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(G)(iii), substituted "Petroleum products from the Reserve may not" for "In no case may the Reserve" in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (h)(3). Pub. L. 106–469, § 103(15)(G)(iv), substituted "sale" for "distribution" in two places.
1998—Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 105–388added subsec. (j).
1992—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 102–486, § 1401(1), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
Subsec. (h)(1)(A). Pub. L. 102–486, § 1401(2), inserted "or international" after "domestic".
1990—Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 101–383, § 8, amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: "In order to evaluate the implementation of the Distribution Plan, the Secretary shall, commencing within 180 days after July 2, 1985, carry out a test drawdown and distribution under this subsection through the sale or exchange of approximately 1,100,000 barrels of crude oil from the Reserve. The requirement of this paragraph shall not apply if the President determines, within the 180-day period described in the preceding sentence, that implementation of the Distribution Plan is required by a severe energy supply interruption or by obligations of the United States under the international energy program."
Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 101–383, § 3(b), added subsec. (h).
Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 101–383, § 10, added subsec. (i).
1985—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–58, § 103(b)(2), inserted reference to subsec. (g) of this section.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 99–58, § 103(a), added subsec. (g).
1978—Subsecs. (a), (e), (f). Pub. L. 95–619substituted "Secretary" for "Administrator", meaning Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration, wherever appearing.
Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
Pub. L. 105–388, § 9(c),Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3484, provided that: "The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] takes effect on the earlier of—
"(1) the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Nov. 13, 1998]; or
"(2) the date that final regulations are issued under subsection (b) [set out as a note below]."
Pub. L. 105–388, § 9(b),Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3484, provided that:
"(1) In general.—The Secretary of Energy shall issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section].
"(2) Administrative procedure.—Regulations issued to carry out the amendment made by subsection (a) shall not be subject to—
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365 til 30
Well, well, well! It sure has been a while! Like A LONG TIME! I've been so busy living life that I haven't been writing about it! So let's play catch up! We're gonna move fast, so try to keep up!
Sun 1/13: Purple stuff
Teresa and I took a trip to Jungle Jim's to pick up some some exotic food items. I picked up a can of "Purple Stuff" which proclaimed itself to be a "relaxation drink". It tasted like sprite with a bit of rose flavor.
Mon 1/14: Lost Cities
One of my new favorite board games. Mostly cause I am awesome at it.
Tues 1/15: Turkish Delights
Was expecting them to be chocolate-y. Neither myself, nor anyone I worked with liked them all that much. Edmund is a moron.
Weds 1/16: Voluntary dentist appointment
I've got a couple secret cavities and a dead tooth that needs pulled. Hooray!
Thurs 1/17: Sugar Cane
I chewed on some raw sugar cane. It was delicious but a crap to n of work. It was, however, the sweetest thing I ever tasted.
Fri 1/18: Squid flavored peanut treats
Really wasn't expecting the squid flavor. The packaging was all in Japanese and I just thought the squid cartoon was just a fun mascot. Teresa and I found them to be very tasty! Just a hint of squid on the first smell and then a salty, peanut-ty flavor.
Sat 1/19: Chocolate covered ants
I was very disappointed in these. They weren't disgusting, just the opposite! Aside from a tiny pop here or there, you couldn't even tell there was anything in the chocolates.
Sun 1/20: Kangaroo jerky
This is my new favorite jerky! I'm not sure what Kangaroo really tastes like, but jerked kangaroo is delicious.
Mon 1/21: Freud's last session
Went to see this play at Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati. It's based on a real conversation between Freud and C.S. Lewis about the existence of God. Thought provoking and very well acted. Plus, the set was beautiful.
Tues 1/22: New scam
I got taken by a new scam today. While parked at a gas pump, the woman at the gas pump next to me said she just needed a few dollars to get gas to get to work to pick up her paycheck. Feeling altruistic, I handed her a five dollar bill and returned to pumping gas She then got into her car and drove away. A very elaborate way to make $5.
Weds. 1/23: Symphony
Went to the Cincinnati Symphony today to watch my friends Maggie and Charlie perform scenes from Romeo and Juliet while being accompanied by the symphony. It was awesome!
Thurs. 1/24: Resurrect Dead
Teresa and I watched a documentary about the Toynbee Tiles called Resurrect Dead. An incredible story, I highly recommend it.
Friday 1/25: Man Up: 367 Classic Skills for the modern guy
A book I downloaded from Amazon. Some really interesting skills and tidbits I didn't know! Including, how to shine shoes correctly.
Sat 1/26. Ugly Americans
This cartoon was not at all what I expected! It's raunchy and weird. It's also really hilarious! I couldn't stop watching and I highly recommend it.
Sun 1/27: Kent Rader
Self-described as "America's cleanest comedian". As many of you may know, I am not the cleanest minded person. I like my jokes like I like my martinis, DIRTY. That said, Kent was hilarious! He performed at CSC, and we were rolling in the aisles.
Mon 1/28: Doctors appt./Graphic novels
I went to a new doctor, who I LOVE! She was awesome and gave me lots of good advice. My blood work was not so awesome. I've got a couple vitamin issues to fix and it's time to start paying attention to my cholesterol. To reward myself, I bought Batman Earth One and The Sandman Vol. One.
Tues 1/29: Vinyl Night
Went to H.D. Beans with the Dubin's and it turned out to be "Vinyl Night". Luckily, it wasn't some weird sex thing. People had brought albums and were taking turns playing their favorite tracks. It turned out to be awesome and we got to hear some really cool music!
Wed 1/30: The Artist
Yep, it took me this long to see it. I watched it with some guy friends and we were all blown away. This movie is amazing! I wouldn't recommend you watch it by yourself though. I imagine it would be really trippy.
Thurs 1/31: Fire Safety
At the theatre, we have been having been learning a lot about fire safety thanks to frequent visits from the fire inspectors. So today, I buckled down and studied up on fire safety. I read the Cincinnati Fire Code and I did hours of research on the web. I am now an amateur fire expert!
Fri 2/1: The Sandman
Long story short, this graphic novel is amazing. Read it.
Sat 2/2: Igby's
While visiting Arnold's (the best and oldest bar in Cincinnati), my friend Zach said he was gonna run over and say hi to some friends at a bar named Igby's. So, I said I'd walk over with him and check it out. It says a lot about a bar when you have a bouncer outside and a cop standing inside. The place was packed. I was there for 3 minutes. During which time, a guy tried to pick a fight with me and another guys covertly pinched a girls butt in such a way as to make it seem like I did it. It was more or less a bar you find in the movie Porky's only with more cologne and collared shirts.
That does it for today! I promise to be caught up by the end of the weekend! Stay tuned!
Tues. Jan. 1st: 13: The Story of the World's Most Notorious Superstition (Book). Did you know that if thirteen people sit down to a table ONE OF THEM WILL DIE. Possibly before the end of the meal. Also, you should research the "Thirteen Club" it sounds really awesome.
Wed. Jan. 2nd: I watched Chitty Chitty Bang Bang straight through. I don't know if I have ever seen the end of it before. It is an insane movie.
Thurs. Jan. 3rd: Maria Bamford: Plan B. Maria is one of my favorite comedians, and also super nice. Check out her one person show, it's hilarious.
Fri. Jan. 4th: Alice Cooper. I've never listened to an Alice Cooper album before so I listened to his "best of". I was shocked by how few songs I recognized. They were good, but not really my tastes.
Mon. Jan. 7th: Ted Talks. Teresa and I watched a couple of these, they're are very funny and smart!
Tues. Jan. 8th: Walk the Moon. I downloaded their album and then I fell in love with it! I have listened to this album straight through 20 times since.
Weds. Jan. 9th: Ke$ha: Warrior. Yeah, I'm not above it. I love Ke$ha. My future in law bought be this album for Christmas. It is awesome! Don't you judge me.
Thurs. Jan. 10th: The Art of Manliness. Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man. Every man should read this book. It is both really practical and cleverly written! Check it out.
Fri. Jan. 11th: Sea Urchin Roe. Every time CincyShakes opens a show, Teresa and I go out to dinner at our favorite sushi restaurant Ichiban. Our waitress recommended the Sea Urchin roe and she was right!
Sat. Jan. 12th: Safety Razor. Having read The Art of Manliness, I decided to shave with a safety razor. This may sound like some kind of disposable razor, but look it up. I don't usually go with the whole idea of something being "manly". But this is, and I am manlier than you because I do it, and you don't.
Stay tuned for part 3!
Oh hello! Been a while, I know. How were your holidays? Good, good. What have I been up to? I'll tell you!
Wed. Dec. 19th: I watched a remarkably interesting documentary called "After Porn Ends". It chronicles the lives of porn stars before, during and after their careers. It's on Netflix and I highly recommend it. Warning, there is occasional nudity. Also, there are parts that are down right heart breaking.
Thurs. Dec. 20th: Watched a documentary called "Happy" about what makes humans happy, also on Netflix. It's good, watch it if you like that kind of thing.
Fri. Dec. 21st: I found my new haircut home! It's a salon in Knickers XY in Cincinnati. The woman who cut my hair was awesome and the environment was very manly and professional. Not only did she do a good job, but she was reasonably priced, very knowledgeable and we held a steady conversation the whole time. I left feeling very handsome and satisfied. If you're in the market and in Cincinnati, tell them I sent you.
Sat. Dec. 22nd: My friends and I had a bar crawl night and I tried a "Colorado Bulldog". It's like a White Russian only you add cola. It was delicious. I also had a drink called "Pig in the City" with bacon and maple syrup in it.
Sun. Dec. 23rd: Teresa and I spent the evening learning the basics of various cooking techniques for "How to Cook Everything".
Mon. Dec. 24th: Teresa listened to Tina Fey's "Bossy Pants" as we drove home for Christmas. It was heeeeee-larious. It's also a great insight into the entertainment from a woman's point of view.
Tues. Dec. 25th: After a lot of trial and error, I learned how to deep fry chocolate: you have to freeze it for 3 hours or so first.
Wed. Dec. 26th: Griffin took us to the Backyard Grille in Huntington. Our friend Drew opened the restaurant not too long ago and the food is amazing. Best wood-fired pizza I've ever had. Hands down.
Thurs. Dec. 27th: Went to Nicholson's in Cincinnati and had Pork Butter. It is what is left over from rendering lard and then blended with Olive Oil and stuff. It's awesome. Like melt in your mouth pure pork flavor.
Fri. Dec. 28th: While he was in town, Griffin introduced us to Bob's Burgers. I then proceeded to watch every episode of the first season in one day.
Sat. Dec. 29th: On Teresa's urging, I began using my iPad to learn Italian. It is difficult to practice Italian with out making your S.O. giggle.
Sun. Dec. 30th: After listening to Bossy Pants again, I realized that Tina Fey is my new hero. Now I want to write for SNL. Like, for real.
Mon. Dec. 31st: Before beginning our New Years festivities, my friends and I went to a bar/coffee shop called H.D. Beans. It is a really cool place with a really terrifying basement. It looks like the devil lives there.
Stay tuned tomorrow for part 2 of my holiday wrap up!
I had a really intense conversation Sunday night about religion and Jesus. It started off from one question from my friend about how her 4 year old son had started asking about who Jesus was. It was great! I was able to be really honest with them and myself about where I'm at as far as religion is concerned.
However, I'm going to keep it to myself because I don't want it to be a point of contention between me and anyone. It is my personal views and not something that I want to throw around just to start arguments.
Hugs and Kisses,
Friday night, I went out with some people and did two things: I made new friends and I wingman-ed for two people at the same time. The new friends, John and Chris are great guys. They're friends with my friend Zach and they do film work. They are hilarious and it was great hanging out with them.
The double wingmanning started really well I thought. I started a conversation between two women and two friends that were with us. They talked for about two hours and even came with us to a second bar. They seemed like very nice girls, but after accepting a bunch of drinks and joining us at a second bar they shot my friends down with out even a phone number.
But all in all, It was a great night and I think all my friends ended up having a great time!
There's a restaurant in down town Cincinnati called It's Just Crepes. They specialize, as you might imagine, in crepes loaded up with ingredients. I've never been before, but yesterday my friend Alice and I were looking for a place for lunch and ended up there. I ordered two, because… well, that's what I normally do when I go to a restaurant. I ordered a spinach and artichoke with turkey and an "Elvis" (banana and peanut butter). The first was very good and incredibly filling. The second was pure heaven.
I don't think it's a chain, but if it is you should check it out. If it's not, you should come visit Cincinnati. They have a varied menu, and plenty of options in both the savory and the sweet categories. It was so good, I stopped by again this morning and got breakfast. Also, another Elvis.


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What's new this year at Mt. Baker?
The biggest news at Mt. Baker this year is not the $1.3 million upgrade of chair three from a double chair lift to a quad, or the fiber optic upgrades installed around the perimeter for better security and communications.
It's not the fact that Mt. Baker has almost beaten its own previous world record for snowfall in a single year for its 1,140 inches during the 1998/1999 season within the first few weeks of operation or averages 647 inches per year and boasts eight quad lifts, one double lift and two rope tows.
For Gwyn Howat, office manager of the ski area, the biggest news this year comes in the form of recognition. This year, Mt. Baker has earned an unprecedented amount of press both nationally and internationally for the ski area's unique geographical location, and snowfall and management practices that abhor corporate sponsorship or advertisements at the ski area's two base lodges.
Most recently, Skiing magazine's readers voted Mt. Baker number 16 in the top 25 out of 740 ski areas in the country, Howat said. Another article in Powder magazine featured Mt. Baker as the cover story and highlighted the ski area's efforts to keep pace with those larger resort destinations.
"That puts Mt. Baker in the league of Whistler and Vail which are owned by multinational corporations that have extremely deep pockets," she said. "The fact that a small, independently run ski area such as Baker is even in the same playing crowd is a little like saying Glacier gets rated with New York City and San Francisco as a top destination area, so it's kind of a big deal."
Add to that the ski area's operational budget receives no advertising revenue, she said, and the story becomes more impressive. Howat said she thinks the ski area was noted for its snow, varied terrain and a business philosophy that makes a conscious attempt to make the Mt. Baker experience feel as natural as possible.
"We don't just take it seriously, we invest in it," she said. "We've stuck with it because it's just something we believe in and our friends and local people have supported us to stick with it. But it's hard to compete in an industry where one of the finest resort destinations in America is not far from us at Whistler and they're known for their night life and shopping as much as their skiing."
Howat said on average, the ski area forfeits between $50,000 and $75,000 a year in potential advertising revenue. The only exceptions are during an event or special program and even then the ski area allows only temporary banner ads during the event.
"We wanted to make the ski area feel like when you came to Mt. Baker, you were arriving in the mountains with a few services to make your experience enjoyable, as opposed to arriving at another city in the mountains," Howat said. "Part of how we helped to do that was to not allow any advertising at the ski area. So you won't see any Pepsi logos or Starbucks logos or anything like that."
Howat added that not only has their non-advertisement business model been able to survive, but has actually given them a competitive market edge in an industry that has diverged tremendously from the natural elements involved with skiing and snowboarding, in what Howat calls the difference between "people who vacation at Club Med and those that go on an ecotour."
Part of that strategy's success, she conceded, is rooted in a relatively progressive culture that surrounds the Bellingham area. Howat also credits the mountain's massive annual snowfall and varied terrain.
"When you look at an aerial photograph of Mt. Baker, it's very difficult to see that because we've used the natural terrain in the layout of the ski area," she said. "We haven't just gone out and bulldozed every hill and knob and turn, they all follow the natural lay of the land. In addition, there is more variety of steep and intermediate terrain consolidated into a concise area than other areas.
"So people don't realize that in this little old corner of Northeast Whatcom County that they live in is a truly spectacular area," she said. "They don't recognize that they live on the north shore of Oahu. That is, what Oahu is to surfing, Mt. Baker is to skiing and snowboarding."
Ticket prices
Adult lift tickets are $39.46 (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and $32.04 after 12:30 p.m. on holidays and weekends. On weekdays and non-holidays, adult lift tickets are $32 and $27 after 12:30 p.m. Day ski and snowboard rental packages are available at the ski area $30 and under and include boots, bindings and board or skis. Lift passes for children six years and younger are free.
While there are no overnight accommodations at Mt. Baker, several are available in nearby towns of Glacier and Maple Falls. For a complete list of establishments, visit www.mtbaker.us. Beware, though, accommodations are limited and reservations are recommended.
Road conditions are available at the Washington State Department of Transportation's web site at http://wsdot.wa.gov/traffic or by visiting www.mtbaker.us.


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Sadly, this isn't an isolated abuse case.
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Submitted by Anonymous | November 25 2009 | Permalink
What is wrong with people that would do something like this? We need to increase punishment for people that commit animal cruelty.
Submitted by Faye in Guam | November 26 2009 | Permalink
I will never understand what drives people to do cruel things like this. I'm glad Daisy is okay, but it pains me to think there are many others who are never found.
Submitted by Carolyn | November 26 2009 | Permalink
The cruelty of this story absolutely staggers me. Seeing the photo was like a punch in the stomach. Amazing that she survived and I hope is able to be happily reunited with her family. Thank you for the address. I will be sending a donation.
Submitted by Chris | November 27 2009 | Permalink
I guarantee no dog would have ever committed an act as hideous as this...And people have the gall to question whether dogs have souls. I doubt the "person" who did this has one. I hope those responsible suffer in every way possible.
This is so very sad. But kind of ironic, that a hunter was the one to find her and save her life. After spending a day in the woods looking for an animal to kill, he saves the life of one. We humans are strange in the way that we relate to animals. We consider dogs and cats to be friends and family, but we slaughter and eat farm animals, and hunt wildlife for sport or food. We often turn a blind eye - or just remain indifferent- to the violence and cruelty that occurs to non-companion animals because it would inconvenience our way of life if we chose to acknowledge how much they suffer. It will be hard to rid our culture of abuse and cruelty until we respect life in all forms.
I feel like I have just been punched in gut. I cannot believe how cruel humans can be. I cannot even imagine the trama Daisy endured along with the others not found. I hope whomever did this act of horrific cruelty will have the same fate as the other dogs. Left for dead! Only not to be found. Suffering in a state of panic and hopelessness. UGH! what a complete JERK!
Poor little Daisy.. Bless her heart. Give me a shot at this horrible piece of garbage that did this to a poor little furball like her, you cannot even imagine the massive pain I would bestow on this monster. As well as any other evil decrepit heartless mess that would hurt a little animal. Makes me pray that he gets in a wreck with a tree and ends up suffering day after day and no one is around to rescue him. He deserves to suffer a long painful experience than the rest of his life behind bars never to see the light of day.
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Lilla P is a New York City-based designer and retailer of fashions inspired by the modern woman and tailored for a casual lifestyle. With apparel characterized by clean lines, quality fabrications and an impeccable fit, Lilla P has grown from humble beginnings in 1998 to a sophisticated collection of dresses, T-shirts, item jackets, lightweight sweaters and more.
With an ecommerce website that mirrors its distinctive yet understated style, Lilla P apparel is sold both online and in hundreds of boutique retailers across the US and Canada.


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Amish Country, Ohio bed and breakfast. When you stay 3 nights (Aug. 31 - Sept.3, 2012) you will receive a $10 per night discount on your room, PLUS a free 2-hour Sunday Sunset Tour for two. Garden Gate Get-A-Way Bed & Breakfast is a multi-award winning B&B located in the heart of the world's largest Amish community. While visiting the area you can shop from the Amish, tour wineries, visit cheese factories, go to a chocolate factory, visit an exotic animal ranch, tour museums, and shop for everything from fine gifts to flea markets to bakeries. At the end of each day, when the shops and restaurants are closed, you can unwind at the evening campfire and watch the stars come out.
Written by Carol Steffey, Garden Gate Get-A-Way Bed & Breakfast, Millersburg, Ohio (330) 674-7608 www.garden-gate.com
Friday, August 24, 2012
Amish Country Ohio Bed and Breakfast Offers Labor Day Weekend Special
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Product Recall: We are voluntarily recalling fewer than 8,000 cases of regular Kraft American Singles Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Productlimited to 4 SKUs on two "Best When Used By" dates of February 20, 2015 and February 21, 2015. Click Here.
HEAT oven to 400°F.
MIX cream cheese spread, milk and seasonings until blended. Cook and stir chicken in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 5 to 6 min. or until chicken is lightly browned. Add vegetables; cook 1 to 2 min. or until heated through. Stir in cream cheese mixture; spoon into 9-inch pie plate.
COVER with crust; seal and flute edge. Cut several slits in crust. Place pie plate on baking sheet.
BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until golden brown.


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Fatigue: ManagementFatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to occur a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away.
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Your satisfaction with our products and services is our utmost concern and Victorinox Swiss Army strives to provide a high level of service. By selecting one of our authorized dealers you can be confident of receiving an authentic quality product with the full Victorinox Swiss Army 3 year's limited warranty and the service you expect.
This requires Victorinox Swiss Army to preserve your interests by warning you against unauthorized dealers and internet sales offering timepieces of dubious origin, second hand product and any risk of fraud, particularly relating to counterfeits.
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Item #: U20011309-ONE
Color : Mineral Green
Size: ONE
Your Price: $25.00
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Classic Shield Cap
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One size definitely fits all with the adjustable Classic Shield Cap from Victorinox Swiss Army. The Classic Shield Cap helps block the sun on those long fairways or scorching clay courts or just when you need to cover up on the weekend.
Your Price : $45.00Sale Price:$29.99
Your Price : $45.00Sale Price:$29.99
Your Price : $30.00Sale Price:$14.99
The Classic Shield Cap is made of 100% cotton twill and features: Classic adjustable twill cap with logo embroidery. Adjustable back tab and ¾" cross and shield embroidery at center front.
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