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Drama, Drama, Drama. It is one dramatic scene after another in Sin No More. Reading this enthralling novel is like eating chocolate – the reader just can't get enough. Every word is like a little sweet morsel and devouring this treat in its entirety took me about eight hours.
More often than not, books with the "soap opera" theme are made up of crudely vulgar material and explicit pornographic improprieties gravely deficient in decency. All of which are reasons that I am no fan of this particular genre. However, this novel is a clean version of the "dirty stuff" per se, and it has a redemptive value that puts Kimberla Lawson Roby in a class all by herself. It's what gives Roby's fiction its cutting edge. Her topics parallel real life, her characters hold accurate representation of various African-Americans, and the dialogue couldn't be more precise. Roby is an exceptionally gifted author who chooses to share her talents with taste, and I admire her individuality.
In Sin No More the infamous Reverend Curtis Black, the protagonist everyone loves to hate, is actually trying to do right by his wife – though convincing Charlotte he will fulfill his promise to remain faithful and is finished playing the "pimping from the pulpit" game may be harder than he thinks. Unfortunately, the idealized couple is confronted with situation after situation that will put their love for each other and their faith to the ultimate test.
Curtis and Charlotte are not only dealing with baby's momma drama, but the interim pastor at their church is making blackmail threats towards the good reverend. Not to mention that Charlotte needs to work out her own infringements with humility and compliance. With the odds rising against them, they must both be willing to be ready for the fight of their lives if they want their family to survive.
This book is definitely a pager-turner that will have you reading well into the night. My desire is to read the prior books leading up to Sin No More – therefore I'll be well informed by the time Roby's next book is released.
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The Decline in Primary School Enrolment in Kenya
Since independence in 1963, Kenya has invested substantial resources in the education sector. For almost twenty-five years, these investments and other government policies led to impressive gains in educational access at all levels. However, since the mid- to late 1980s there appears to have been an erosion in educational participation and a reversal of the gains achieved in previous decades. Motivated by this trend, this paper uses temporal, cross-section and pseudo-panel data to assess the plausibility of various factors that may be responsible for the decline in primary school educational enrolment. In particular, we consider the role of school fees, school inputs and curriculum, school availability, the expected benefits of education and the spread of HIV/AIDS. We also try to identify the most effective policy interventions that may be used to prevent further declines in primary school enrolment rates. Copyright 2004, Oxford University Press.
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Maple trees are a staple of the landscape valued for their shade and vibrant fall colors. Maples are used in the landscape as shade trees, street trees and specimen trees. Species of maple vary in mature size and shape, leaf color and planting requirements.
Hardiness- Maples vary in hardiness. Most fall into zones 4 through 8, but some are less tolerant of cold or heat than others. When selecting a maple tree, be sure to select a species suited for Iowa's weather.
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Free Pet Adoptions After Dallas Shelter FilledSince October, animal services officers have captured on average 1,000 animals a month and those animals have got to go somewhere.
New Mission Statement & Goals For Dallas Animal ServicesThe department responsible for getting a handle on the stray dog situation in the city of Dallas took what they say is a positive step forward today.
11 Abandoned Kittens Get Shot At New LifeSomeone abandoned a box of kittens outside a Dallas business.
Loose Dog Seized After Biting Child In DallasA young boy was taken to the hospital Wednesday night to be checked out, after being bitten by a dog while playing outside his home near Fair Park.
Shelter Workers Struggle With Having To Put Animals Down"It's hard. It's difficult," said Andrew Sanchez of Dallas Animal Services. "It's the hard part of the job."
Cowboys Defensive Lineman Has Soft Spot For Pets In NeedDavid Irving says he just wants to help as many dogs and cats as he can find quality homes and he's joined forces with Dallas Animal Services.
Detailed Report Released After Deadly Dog AttackThe City of Dallas says it has found 12 areas where it can improve regarding its stray animal response in its review of last month's deadly dog pack mauling of Antoinette Brown.
Postal Workers To Dallas Officials: Handle Loose Dog ProblemMail carriers are fighting for their safety as officials with the City of Dallas continue to struggle answer the stray dog problem. The Postmaster and letter carriers will go before the Dallas City Council to address the risks they face every day.
Past Incidents Lead Some To Question City's Loose Dog InitativeIn early 2015, Lewis claims was bitten by a couple dogs in North Dallas. Records show the city's Animal Services Department opened, investigated and closed the case of the attack in just 18 hours, apparently without asking her what happened.
Efforts To Pick Up Stray Dogs Steps Up Near Fair ParkConcerns over the stray dog problem in South Dallas continue to be widespread.
Dallas Animal Services Taking Action After Deadly Dog AttackThere's a new urgency to tackle the issue of loose dogs in the city of Dallas. The problem is being viewed in a new light after a woman was viciously attacked, and after lingering in critical condition died from her injuries.
Mayor Vows Improved Efforts To Take Aggressive Dogs Off StreetsPolice say a pack of six dogs mauled Antoinette Brown around 4:00 a.m. on May 2. Her son says she died Monday night.


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1)It has been stated that mating pattern or behaviors can be explained as the ration of two values. The ration can then be used to place the mating behavior of a species on a continuum from polygynous to polyandrous systems. Explain how this ratio is used and describe what the two values used to provide the ratios are? 2) Polygyny seems to be a very common practice among human societies. Certainly, it is much more common than polyandry. Is it reasonable to assume tat such a situation may be the result of selective forces? If so how can exception to the rule such as cultures practicing polyandry, be explained
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Finalists Unveiled for Sixth Annual RFID Journal AwardsThe winners will be revealed next month at RFID Journal LIVE! 2012, for Best Implementation, Most Innovative Use, Best Use to Enhance a Product or Service, Best in Show, Special Achievement and the Green Award, as well as a new award for Best RFID Thesis.
Mar 20, 2012—RFID Journal has unveiled the finalists for its 2012 RFID Journal Awards. The winners will be announced at RFID Journal LIVE! 2012, the company's 10th annual conference and exhibition, to be held at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort, in Orlando, Fla., on Apr. 3-5, 2012. Each end user that wins an award will be invited to present its case study at the event.
"Each year, the submissions get better and better, so it's no surprise that this year's entries covered some truly impressive RFID deployments," says Mark Roberti, RFID Journal's founder and editor. "Attendees at LIVE! 2012 will benefit from hearing the winners present their stories live on stage, and will be able to view some of the new products featured in our Best in Show category." End-user companies were nominated in four categories: Best RFID Implementation • Bell Helicopter Textron, for a warehouse-management system that uses RFID to track parts shipped from a central warehouse to several production facilities • Cisco Systems, for an RFID solution that allows the company to track IT assets across all of its facilities worldwide, and to have real-time visibility into their locations (see Cisco Tracks IT Assets Via RFID) • V.M. Salgaocar & Bro. Pvt. Ltd., for an RFID system that captures, monitors and records trips made by trucks hired to transport ore from mines to two processing plants (see V. M. Salgaocar & Bro. Mines Automation From NFC-based Process) Best Use of RFID to Enhance a Product or Service • Gates Rubber Hoses, for an RFID-enabled service called SENTRY that automatically determines and tracks hose life so that hydraulic assemblies can be replaced prior to a possible failure • Intel Corp., for a system of linking passive ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) tags to Intel processors, thereby enabling new features and capabilities for computers, tablets and other electronic devices • Speedy Services, for an RFID-enabled pod that allows construction and industrial-services firms to efficiently track and manage tools at remote locations Most Innovative Use of RFID • Animal Performance Systems, for an RFID system for tracking animals in real time, in order to determine their level of activity and use the collected data for various conservation, research, educational and visitor-experience purposes • BP International, for an RFID-based control-of-work solution that makes refinery "isolation" work safer and more efficient, and that maintains accurate records updated in near-real time • The Village of Thiensville, for an underground utility asset-location and -identification system that allows the Wisconsin village to locate buried pipes and cables RFID Green Award • The City of Dayton, Ohio, for its use of RFID-enabled recycling totes that boosted participation in a recycling program by 40 percent (see RFID News Roundup: Dayton Recycles With RFID) • HP Brazil, for an RFID-enabled system of tracking the recycling of the company's printers • Wild AG Research, for an RFID-enabled system that could improve wildlife research and minimize crop damage Login and post your comment!Not a member? Signup for an account now to access all of the features of RFIDJournal.com! |
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Lego Club - 10.2.13
Happy October...even though it feels like August! Yesterday (October 1) was Techie Day so today's challenge was to create anything technologically inspired. We had an assortment of iPads and other digital devices as well as super secret lairs tricked out with the latest gadgets and inspired by different movies. Check out everything created today below:
Hope everyone enjoys this surprise taste of summer! See you next week!
~Ms. Shannon
Lego Club - 9.25.13
How would you get around if you didn't have a car? In today's Lego Club, we honored the unique holiday of Car Free Day on September 22 by building our own ways of getting around that weren't cars. Check out some of the great ideas below!
Come join us next week to see what challenges October brings!
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Lego Club - 9.18.13
Today is the birthday of the United States Air Force! Consequently, our creations were inspired by this holiday. Many intricate flying military creations were built so check them out below:
Come out and join us next week!
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Lego Club - 9.11.13
Welcome back to another session of Lego Club! We go back to celebrating some of the more unusual holidays out there with our challenges each week. This week, we honored the fact that September is National Home Furnishings Month by building any kind of furniture with the legos we felt like. Come see if any of the creations are inviting you to want to get off your feet:
That's a wrap on week 1! We'll be here every Wednesday at 4 through November 20 so come out and join us!
~Ms. Shannon
Lego Club - 8.7.13
This past Wednesday marked the LAST Lego Club summer session of 2013! To celebrate all our creativity, the theme this week was to build anything you "dig" or, in other words, a free-building week! Check out how creative our members got when the sky's the limit:
That's a wrap on the summer session of Lego Club! Come check us out in the fall when we start an 11-week session on Wednesday, September 11 at 4 pm!
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A New York Times staffer at the center of the controversy has issued multiple malicious messages and physical threats against author Abbe Diaz, since the release of PX Me – The Sequel to PX This in July of 2014. The apparent motives and complete timeline of the cyber-harassment and physical threats are HERE. **
GREATEST HITS: email@example.com
PX This hereby presents The Forum's Greatest Hits, a thread-by-thread archive of the most fascinating discussions from "email@example.com" — our online F&B oriented community IP.Board (founded in 2007) made virtually obsolete by the re-launch of theBlahg, pxthis.com, on August 31, 2009.
[firstname.lastname@example.com will be fully and permanently dismantled upon the definitive completion of its archive.]
Started: May 27, 2008. 12:47 PM by (Forum Administrator) *jo* • Closed: June 22, 2010 11:56PM • Archived at 15,935 Views
PRIMARY SUBJECT : New York Times article "My Year at a Hotspot" by Coco Henson Scales, July 11, 2004
ADJUNCT SUBJECTS : Former gawker.com Managing Editor Choire Sicha, Former New York Times food critic Frank Bruni, Former Hue hostess Coco Henson Scales (and friend, William Diggs)
GIST OF TOPIC : Did Choire Sicha and/or Coco Scales (along with Frank Bruni) "conspire" to misappropriate the subject matter in PX This for their own glorification and/or personal gain?
SIGNIFICANCE: In June of 2004, Abbe Diaz purchases a short-running advertising spot within gawker.com to help publicize her book, PX This – Diary of the "Maitre d' to the Stars" [nee Diary of the Potted Plant]. Within several weeks of that advertisement, the aforementioned article in question, "My Year at a Hotspot," appears in The New York Times, ostensibly written by former (prominent PX This "character" Karim Amatullah's) Hue hostess, Coco Henson Scales.
Gawker Editor Choire Sicha declares the article the "best celebrity venality exposé ever!" and goes on to exhort, "if Gawker had a required reading syllabus, it would consist entirely of this article." He then further exalts the article by declaring Coco Scales "The People's Hero" on his personal blog as well, choiresicha.com (now semi-defunct).
Within hours, "fans" of PX This ("anywhere from 15 to 35 people") send e-mails to Sicha drawing attention to Diaz's book, with at least one pointing out Diaz's status as a former Gawker advertiser. Diaz herself forwards a mention of her book in the Daily News to Sicha. Sicha responds via e-mail to Diaz (and at least one "enthusiast") but, despite referring to himself as a "big fan," fails to publicly acknowledge the existence of Diaz's book in any way.
It is later discovered the climax of Scales's riveting narrative is completely fictional.
Upon speculation as to how a fictional essay (by a previously unknown/unpublished writer) could possibly appear in the New York Times as a non-fictional feature in the first place, it is discovered Choire Sicha "dated Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni for a few months."
Scales has written nothing since.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: Ratings range from zero to five stars and reflect the discussion's entertainment value, from amusing to hilarious, with edification taken into consideration. Hyperlinks contained within are subject to change.
The archives of email@example.com have been edited for the sake of clarity, brevity, and squeakiness. [If you require an original unedited copy of the discussion, please e-mail email@example.com]
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*Pictured (from boston.com): Choire Sicha, Former Gawker blogger, Emily Gould
** See also:
• Freelance Writer Wanted (for investigative piece on The Hostess Diaries Conspiracy)
For more information on the media's unscrupulousness toward PX This and its author, Abbe Diaz, visit http://www.pxthis.com/tag/corruption-in-the-media/
or read PX Me – How I Became a Published Author, Got Micro-Famous, and Married a Millionaire – Coming Soon in Winter 2012 April of 2013 July of 2014.
Tags: CHOIRE SICHA, COCO HENSON SCALES, CORRUPTION IN THE MEDIA, FORUM ARCHIVES, FRANK BRUNI, GAWKER, JEFFREY HENSON SCALES, KARIM AMATULLAH, NICK DENTON, PX THIS THE BOOK, SCOOP
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Vanilla Ice Says:
June 22nd, 2010 at 1:20 PMyeh i think this one is my favorite ever
swee Says:
June 22nd, 2010 at 5:51 PMThat thread deserves 5 stars.
G Says:
June 23rd, 2010 at 11:29 AMThat William Diggs email is classic! What a dipshit. It actually sounds like the email is written by Coco Scales and not the article. That's why she never wrote anything else, she's a moron.
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June 24th, 2010 at 10:58 AM"Re: Emily Ghoul
This is actually the photo of emily gould
you want to use whenever you reference her.
Unfortunately, the youtube video it's from was removed."
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pxthis/sets/72157624222931697/ -
Curious Says:
September 1st, 2010 at 9:57 AMDoes anyone know if Choire Sicha is still Frank Bruni's boyfriend?
Til8x8x8x8is4 Says:
October 1st, 2014 at 1:37 AMYou all are srsly nutcase. Coco is a good person. You are not. I am so sorry I found your shitty website. I'm going to send this horse garbage to her. And I hope she sues the dogshit out of you. You are truly nothing.
Steven Wilson (PX This) Says:
February 16th, 2015 at 9:28 AMNEW YORK TIMES STAFFER CYBER-HARASSES/ VIOLENTLY THREATENS AUTHOR FOR UNVEILING ALLEGED NY TIMES IMPROPRIETY
A New York Times staffer at the center of the controversy has issued multiple malicious messages and physical threats against author Abbe Diaz, since the release of PX Me – The Sequel to PX This in July of 2014. The apparent motives and complete timeline of the cyber-harassment and physical threats are HERE:


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Yeah, another selfmoc from me. I recently came to a conclusion, that I don't like humanoids that much really, which probably is the reason, that I don't too often comment on Toa mocs. Same thing affected my building, as I decided to build Galaxus, but felt frustrated making it humanoid, so the realisation struck, and I was like "Heck, I'll make him a beast, something I like!". So Galaxus Falldown mode was born! I hope you enjoy it, especially you, Galaxus =]
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By REUTERS TOKYO The Sony Corporation said Thursday that it would make a strong move into networked electronics and video download services and aim for the top spot in liquid-crystal display TVs as the company seeks to make the most of its hardware and software assets. The company, which sells PlayStation games and Vaio PCs, said it would aim to double revenue from the fast-growing markets of Brazil, China, India and Russia, to 2 trillion yen ($18.7 billion) and invest 1.8 trillion yen in businesses and technologies as part of a three-year strategy to March 2011. So much more opportunities exist outside the core markets of Japan, North America and Europe, Sonys chief executive, Howard Stringer, told a news conference. Sony wants to lift return on equity to 10 percent from an average of about 6 percent over the last three years, and reach the 5 percent operating profit margin that eluded it in a previous plan, when it reached 4.2 percent in the year ended in March. We believe a 5 percent operating margin represents a baseline to continue to lead and innovate, said Mr. Stringer, the first non-Japanese top executive at Sony. This is whats considered to be the minimum, acceptable level going forward. Sonys current return on equity is low compared with global rivals like the Samsung Electronics Company of South Korea, which reaches 14 percent, and Philips Electronics, which registers 23 percent, according to Reuters data. That target is a sign of Sonys sense of crisis that it could really become a takeover target if it doesnt lift its R.O.E. to at least over 10 percent, said Mitsushige Akino, chief fund manager at Ichiyoshi Investment Management. Sony trails Samsung in the liquid-crystal display TV market, while locked in a three-way battle with Microsoft and Nintendo in the global video game industry. As part of its move into networked electronics and video distribution, Sony, which owns Sony Pictures, will start a video distribution service on its PlayStation Network starting this summer, playing catch-up with Apple. The company plans to broaden the online video distribution service to other crucial products, potentially including Bravia flat TVs, by March 2011, and make 90 percent of its electronics product categories network-enabled and wireless-capable. Apple and its iPod dominate the portable music player market, which Sony created nearly three decades ago with Walkman. The Japanese electronics maker also has been struggling in Apples shadow in music and video distribution service. Of the planned 1.8 trillion yen it aims to invest over the next three years, about half would go to its component and semiconductor operations which include image sensors, batteries, display devices and Blu-ray disc-related parts. Sony said it would aim to bring its TV business back to profitability in the year to March 2009 by cutting production costs, and strive to be No. 1 in the L.C.D. TV market in three years. The company said in February it would take a one-third stake in Sharps 380-billion-yen L.C.D. panel plant set for completion by March 2010, securing a major panel supply source on top of its L.C.D. venture with Samsung. The flat TV and video game operations were Sonys two major earnings drags last year, diminishing profits earned by its Cyber-shot digital camera and Handycam camcorder businesses. Sony is also aiming to make its game business profitable this year. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/27/te...gy/27sony.html ________________________________________ ________ The article does not mention their OLED technology. As a side-bar note: I attempted to post this article in the "Discuss AVRev.com News" area but it would not take. |
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Waiariki MP Te Ururoa Flavell is demanding that the owner and insurer of the Rena finish the job they are responsible for and remove every last bit of the wreck from the Astrolabe Reef off the Tauranga coast.
"It is unacceptable for these companies to leave their rubbish floating in our moana. They must remove all of the debris of the Rena and take due responsibility to clean up the mess of their making," said Te Ururoa Flavell.
"To abandon the wreckage on the reef will continue to damage the ecosystem for the people of Motiti Island – people who depend on the cleanliness of the moana," said Te Ururoa.
"The safety of local workers and those involved in removing the wreckage must be paramount – the public wants to see more serious investigation into safe ways of getting the remains out."
"If the companies involved could absolutely guarantee that there will be no future risk to the surrounding ecosystem and that the wreckage would be made safe then perhaps the local people could rest easy – at the moment this is not the case."
"The people of Tauranga have seen enough devastation from the Rena – the owners and insurers should not have the privilege of deciding they have spent enough time and effort on righting their wrong."
"We would like to support mana whenua being able to actively engage in dialogue with the relevant companies, so that an enduring solution can be found for all parties"


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This year, keeping with the tradition of a Valentine necklace, I thought I'd step it up a bit. Here's what I came up with and really, it's pretty easy too.
Feb 3, 2013
Valentine Necklace Tutorial
This year, keeping with the tradition of a Valentine necklace, I thought I'd step it up a bit. Here's what I came up with and really, it's pretty easy too.
7 comments:
- Sheri said...
Oh my! I LOVE this necklace. I have been following your blog for quite a while now and I think this is my favorite! Although I love most all of them :)
- February 3, 2013 at 9:14 PM
- Tereza Crump aka MyTreasuredCreations said...
I have been looking at salt dough recipe to do a few crafts with the kids at home and... I was wondering if it would work to make the beautiful nativity scene you made last year. I was hoping to be able to buy the sculpey clay but I am short on dough. :) so I thought I would just make some. Have you had any experience with salt dough? Do you think I could use your instructions but use salt dough instead? I thought your instructions for using foil inside the clay really great to avoid burning and cooking the pieces quicker. What do you think?
thanks again for the great inspiration you provide. :)
tereza - February 4, 2013 at 7:01 PM
- A Bit of Colour said...
Very Sweet little piece!!!! thanks for sharing the tutorial!
- January 26, 2014 at 3:29 AM
- Andrea said...
OMG! This is so cute! I've been tinkering around with clay but it all looked a bit stodgy. This is perfect! AND I have everything!
- January 28, 2014 at 6:02 PM
- Mary Ruth said...
This is a sweet and simple project with great results! Thank you for sharing this tutorial!
- March 8, 2014 at 6:45 PM
- Donna Wood said...
I just made this and it's so cool! I hope the person I sent it to likes it as well.
I just loved this! I took a few liberties but, it's pretty much the way you did it. - February 26, 2016 at 2:23 PM
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"Mine all Mine!" A thief I long to be Your eyes original like the moon and sea A lover in the world............ An Anthology, you walk and talk like the word "AMOR." The words you send, I nicely tuck under my pillow Every note every line you left behind I memorized till they became all mine Word-for-word, Unauthorized I scrape the concrete calluses off the tongue Pirating the perfect dramatic monolog look, Basking through the passage around your Bio, Lost in the musky scent -around the sonnet of your aura light Epic enough, I reach inside to feel every idyllic rhyme A strong iambic meter curse, conjuring up the perfect verse In you I lift a copy paste from your lips, No need to credit the sources in your bliss The sweetest undamaged sensual memorandum book A moment I stole and sealed without copyright proof My dearest Poet, When you move across the room I see a thousand arrows that follow from behind, Indulged when you speak and point out a verse per verse I am a victim pampered by your words, Sponging every line, adding them to my crib notes Improved wordplay that infringed my everyday diary A haiku so tangible, it sets the perfect images in my dream, Hypnotize after I read your first love poem A printed feeling-- Borrowed from the sun pd
Copyright © Poet Destroyer A | Year Posted 2013
O N L Y E V E R W I T H Y O U Only ever with you, I love to have and hold into the circle of your arms, I'll unfold; into your blue eyes' greeting shine, my gold; only ever with you, I yearn to grow old... Only ever with you I can write rhymes as such for you bring my muse from dust to dash, to hush Only ever with you my being wants to attach as first step already taken to our primrose path Only ever with you, tips dance linger to cherry lips Slow summer hands will roam vast to wonderland Whence pearl white peel smooches chocolate skin only ever with you, heartbeats climbs a boiling point Stars and moon may leave the dark skies yet, one look at the gleam of your blue eyes day and night, I see the rising sunrise. Only ever with you, I will dive to lows or heights for only ever with you, I'll plunge to infinity. Prayers plea asking blessings from Divinity to tie two hearts and two souls in sole unity. Mindless to whatever is there in humanity Only ever with you... _______________________________________________ POEM OF THE DAY -- February 27, 2015 ©O. E. Guillermo 5:32 pm, February 26, 2015
Copyright © Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser | Year Posted 2015
The mellifluous musical tones of the village bells Echoing chimes over the cold snowcapped mountains Both finding their way to people in the valley below Christmas songs — let your spirit sing freely and loudly Welcoming the Birth of Our Savior and Baby King Who so charms the Angels on High and God Himself On this night, The Star was so beautiful, clear, and shiny Crisp and so crystal-bright, centered above and beyond Reflecting now the Lord God's most divine and holy light There is real magic in the night air as Heaven rejoices aloud The child and the infant's divine soul breathe life now intently Fulfilling truly God's very promise and His hope to Mankind Keep this Christmas spirit — share it with others near and far Grace filled with good tidings as we dance on wings of joy We all now celebrate in great happiness, love, and kindness Christmas is forever — and you must never ever close this door Faith always enters, carrying His guiding torch high and proud And encouraging Man every step of the way on his long journey Even in a simple cradle where the Baby Jesus so innocently lay Heaven doth bathe His cradle with the warmest rays of divine light Bespeaking the heavenly beauty, joy, and wonder of Our Savior Amazing peace makes a lovely gift, I wish for all of us to have As new life blossoms, wrapped in petals of an immaculate heart God's holy blessing, love, and intention are clear for all to see That Holy Night the Angels entire sang mirthfully on Christmas Eve Praising Almighty Lord God in Heaven on the birth of His only son The Angels' paeans echoed in their divine beauty across the Universe To bring peace now, glowing with your love, is His divine intention Rejoicing in God's Greatest Gift to Mankind who was born in a manger Destined to become Our Most Holy and Divine Savior — Amen! Amen! Anne-Lise Andresen, Liam McDaid, and Gary Bateman A Collaborated Poem, Copyright © All Rights Reserved December 1, 2015 (Unrhymed Tercet)
Copyright © Sunshine Smile | Year Posted 2015
Kaleidoscope eyes A universe of change Round and round I go Unfolding- My spirit of envy and gold, The nascence of a new stone Hazel room, vibrant lilac sky, Deep orange haze in a tender place Arms of sapphire and cornflower blue Fuchsia beauty drip All colors drifted- The first day we met Visions of dark slate-gray Fade away Firing up the new age gem Turning and creating different stars Magic mint skies White antique petals follow the current of air Opal dreams, clouds embedded with impurity My heartbeat produces flashing colors The palest amethyst bluebonnet forever fields Flawless tear drop streams Diamond shaped love Ruby red promises to keep Flowing into the deep Every color spins new The day I fell in love with you Peridot lime green tint A love as old and gray Olive brownish sun Honeydew skin Our future, deeper than aquamarine Every day you turn fresh new seasons in me Changing the sequence in my colors and effect Kaleidoscope Eyes Reflect by the mirrors of you Crystallizing everything ---
She writes about Fall's beauty in the rain The falling raindrops' dance ascribing thence Bespoken verse that lightens her refrain before the time they met - her steps commence. She listens to the soft and rhythmic thrum, her love turned to escape and cloudy string Where nimbus mistletoe fell, tears to become Their kiss of Autumn was symbolic ring. The first light cotton mists with summer rays While skyward cheerful laughs adorn the land, their ceremonial dance diffuses grays, affectionate embrace, where dreams expand. Upon September's sky the raindrops gleam With half of hidden Sun to laugh and beam. --------- 8-29-13
I never knew following dreams could be this lonely, But up on the hill, looking back, thank God I'm not the old me. If the tears will fall, let them be; I believe this is God's plan, follow your dreams.
Copyright © Kevin C. Martin | Year Posted 2013
I watch this world pass by, miracle after miracle, overcome with thoughts of life and death - heated in a buttery sky; the air melts into far corners, farther than my eyes can see. Faster, this world spins into eternity, faith, and possibilities. An open window becomes a gate to step through, a starting place - as a bluebird dips in the birdbath, squirrels scurry across green grass, a blue horizon darkens like a memory. Those who hurriedly pass by feign contentment with plastic smiles, earbuds, cell phones, a false sense of purpose. I feel content, at peace, and yet, I ache for more - a yearning from deep within. I feel it wash over my skin. Cars drive by, everyone's going somewhere, but not I. I sit here…I watch. I whisper a short prayer for a friend, I remain silent with His answer – patience…all will work out in time; head bowed, I pray for His healing hands to touch me. In my father's arms, I am comforted and whole. I am who He sees… sunlight traces storm clouds painting rainbows over shadowed trees, a beautiful canopy. His love flows through me, pouring out at Calvary. In the afternoon rain, I see each drop of blood. A choir of clouds congregate. I hear their worship song. I see a crown of thorns around them. I feel the weight of the cross He struggles to carry. Mangos fall with the rain from a shaken tree, then lay bruised on limp, wet leaves; flies begin to swarm around them; following the clouds trajectory, I envision more than I can bear - His slashed skin and mangled bones flash before my eyes. With hands nailed, He's hung on the cross in shame and suffering; every labored breath taken until death for an ungrateful world… my soul seems to understand what I cannot grasp…all of this, He did for me….and you. Love becomes more than a word, a blessing becomes more than a concept. I sit at my window unnoticed; I watch the world pass by - every leaf, pebble, bird, raindrop and new life, I see, like a child with a loving father, a miracle…
Copyright © Rhonda Johnson-Saunders | Year Posted 2015
Peace, Love, and God's Greatest Gift The mellifluous musical tones of the village bells Echoing chimes over the cold snowcapped mountains Both finding their way to people in the valley below Christmas songs—let your spirit sing freely and loudly Welcoming the Birth of Our Savior and Baby King Who so charms the Angels on High and God Himself On this night, The Star was so beautiful, clear, and shiny Crisp and so crystal-bright, centered above and beyond Reflecting now the Lord God's most divine and holy light There is real magic in the night air as Heaven rejoices aloud The child and the infant's divine soul breathe life now intently Fulfilling truly God's very promise and His hope to Mankind Keep this Christmas spirit—share it with others near and far Grace filled with good tidings as we dance on wings of joy We all now celebrate in great happiness, love, and kindness Christmas is forever—and you must never ever close this door Faith always enters, carrying His guiding torch high and proud And encouraging Man every step of the way on his long journey Even in a simple cradle where the Baby Jesus so innocently lay Heaven doth bathe His cradle with the warmest rays of divine light Bespeaking the heavenly beauty, joy, and wonder of Our Savior Amazing peace makes a lovely gift, I wish for all of us to have As new life blossoms, wrapped in petals of an immaculate heart God's holy blessing, love, and intention are clear for all to see That Holy Night the Angels entire sang mirthfully on Christmas Eve Praising Almighty Lord God in Heaven on the birth of His only son The Angels' paeans echoed in their divine beauty across the Universe To bring peace now, glowing with your love, is His divine intention Rejoicing in God's Greatest Gift to Mankind who was born in a manger Destined to become Our Most Holy and Divine Savior—Amen! Amen! Anne-Lise Andresen, Liam McDaid, and Gary Bateman A Collaborated Poem, Copyright © All Rights Reserved December 1, 2015 (Unrhymed Tercet)
Copyright © Gary Bateman | Year Posted 2015
Shadow Puppets Once, side by side, they walked the moonlit beach in silence, each alone and incomplete in detached worlds, joined only by the reach of tiny, lapping waves upon their feet. As silver beams of moonlight iced the ground and blotted out the warmth of sandy gold, the warmth of humanness was hidden, bound beneath blind souls, that shivered in the cold. Yet on the sand, their shadows danced along— a silhouetted couple synchronized in motion…forms united, clear and strong against the blankness which the moon devised. Dark, shadow puppets sparked romantic light— gave living souls new vision in their night. Sandra M. Haight ~2nd Place~ Contest: Romance In The Night Sponsor: Nayda Ivette Negron Judged: 08/01/2016 ~1st Place~ Contest: Pen A Sonnet On It Sponsor: Janis Thompson Judged: 05/30/2016 ~3rd Place~ Contest: Puppets Sponsor: John Lawless Judged 12/27/2014
Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2014
Love is a rainbow mirrored in the sky Its free, its beautiful and tells no lies A gleaming reflection Upon the still of a pond The dewy mist on a freshly cut lawn Love is a sanctuary for our innermost fears A tiny capsule to hold all of our tears A symbol of beauty, rare to be found Its strength and convictions Knows no bounds Love is the touch of our first newborn So soft, so delicate, so easy to adore An unconditional consenting of souls An awareness, a spirit, unique to its own Love soothes and heals though cannot be bought An eternal commitment so widely sought Love is a truth and blossoms for few A necessity of life, a uniting of hearts A palette so stunning, so beautiful and new Love is how I feel for you.
Copyright © Lynn Marie | Year Posted 2006
I couldn't understand the language she spoke, at least not all of it, but the emotion pouring past her lips, the tears in her eyes, her clenched and shaking fists enunciated more clearly, than any piece of English Poetry I had ever read, and grabbed me, held me still. …In that moment, her soul was in my arms. In that finite, tender breath of our lives, she was my mother, my best friend… but I could not console her. I didn't have the words; and my heart sank into the concrete between us, wet with the pain of God's rain and her tears. …Were my tears So, I simply opened my palms toward her crouched form and spoke the only words I could fathom, that would be accepted by a stranger on a dangerous street. "I am sorry, It will be okay. God will bless you." I knew she did not understand… "Lo siento" "que va a estar bien" "Dios te bendecira' " the words were as messy as the overturned duffle bag at her feet…and fumbled, slowly from my lips, as my knees hit the street. Two strangers, cried in the rain, knowing nothing of each other's suffering, and yet we shared the weight, together, for those few moments; the barrier of language was broken. Love spoke for us. -James Kelley 2014, All rights reserved. …Love transcends any language
Copyright © James Kelley | Year Posted 2014
A PLACE IN THE SUN A place in the sun, it's there I want to run. . . Orange and yellow palette brush my face, they dry my wells of fears and so I won, I-- slowly flower from God's skirt of grace. Unfailing is His love shown sweet to His face, I eagerly crave to behold in million tons as to entwine in His warmth: My Master race. A place in the sun, it's there I want to run. . . Rainbow peeping after some raging storm spun; His reminder that we: His people must chase infant days to grow better with our love ones. Orange and yellow palette brush my face for God so kind. My pains, He soothes and erase. Tender are His words as I read them one by one helping me be fearless yet humble with my pace. They dry my wells of fears and so I won-- then my heart soar high, I have some fun. Evil always haunts but with Him, all I can evade, hence, troubles are little but close to none. I slowly flower from God's skirt of grace. . . God crashes darkness with love not by gun. Must we go elsewhere when He is the best hiding place? God is everything before even life began God our undefeatable fortress-- His base a place in the sun. __________________________________________________ Sponsor Gail Angel Doyle Contest Name A Place In The Sun Placed 1st ©O>E. Guillermo 10:20 pm. January 12, 2015
Listen, my fellow dreamers, But listen with your heart, And hear the silent music Of which we're all a part. Cover your ears, my dreamers Lest the worldly tunes drown out The inner magic symphonies Of what life's all about. Listen, listen, listen, And hear the song of Love; It's echoing within you, Outside, beneath, above. It's playing in the meadow And in the city street; Resounding in your friendships And the stranger that you meet. Listen, listen, listen, To the symphony of Hope; Its crescendo's growing louder To help you grasp and cope. It's drowning out the concert Of trouble and of strife; Just close your ears and listen To this melody of life. Listen, listen, listen, To Faith's unending song; There's magic in its music To make and keep you strong. Feel the mighty power, It's flowing through your soul; Its tune will conquer mountains And fulfill your every goal. Listen, listen, listen, But listen with your heart, And hear the silent music Of which we're all a part. Sandra M. Haight Audio: Read by Author ~1st Place~ Contest: Life ~ Premiere Contest Sponsor: Janis Thompson Judged: 05/15/2016 ~1st Place~ Contest: Simply Beautiful Sponsor: Kelly Deschler Judged: 04/05/2015
Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2015
Stars come out to dazzle my eyes. Glowing bright, they ignite my soul. Like candles lit across the sky, night inspires words to gently roll from my lips to your waiting ear. I profess my love to you only when lights dim low, I hold you near, and remember our life happily. All the world seems to fade away as I look at you in starlit night. My dreams have changed, but here you've stayed. You lift me when others fall from sight. With you, I still feel like that girl so innocent when we first met. Like inside a shell, a gleaming pearl, you still find me when I forget. Blessings rained down when I found you, more love and light than I could name. All the heavens shined on me renewed, and the stars fell silently in flames.
Sunshine Radiance Your love is my true sunshine radiance, That greets me every day with such passion. It sets my heart and emotions afire! Words often fail me at times dearest one, As I seek to share the depth of my love For you and how it makes me feel daily. The brightest of moons and stars in Heaven Can't match the splendor you bring to my life. My heart is joyful when we touch and kiss! Our love basks in your sunshine radiance! Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved (July 7, 2015) (Blank Verse)
TRUE LOVE SAILED OVER SEAS Have I met trouble when I met your ocean eyes for beneath that steady gaze, I reach the highest sky? Slothful moon turned grey, so the stars: tired and pale when I behold your white angelic grace. . . Distant and unfamiliar you may seem, I wasn't afraid to run, run and catch your gleam without a guarantee of us becoming one, still, I pursue to behold you, my woman. I am no Romeo nor you are not Juliet but allow me to prove, I love immaculate... Hundred miles and hundred days we may separate, yonder, seasons change, my heart to you, I dedicate. Overseas, each time the ship reach the shore, immediately like thunder, I trip to the door for me to send my love letter or find a phone excited I am, the opportunity, I don't postpone! Pity at that time, no internet or cellphones yet so the instant a signal peeps, it's you, I first check. My ears blush and so I am in fever love each time our exchange of thoughts began. Then again while we talk, sometimes, the signal fret, or without proper warning our chats end to wreck. Coins gone and so time on shore is done, again I want to dial My sunshine smile not turning to the river Nile... My heart on somersaults when they hand me your letter like a little boy with his favorite toy, I keep it near my chest awhile I am on reversed cardiac arrest, I confess. Winter feeling I have blown and within is a summer weather, ten months or a year in the middle of the sea with only your letters and photo I kiss, I, in jubilee! Years passed, I came home and I search your address, my intentions of wanting to marry you, I will express. Your parents, unsure of me, they probe too much. How many women I touched-- I gone to bed with for am a sailor, they thought to any girl I resort, I was stunned but I remain calm and quiet as I know myself, loyal to you and no one else. I tried to woo them and prove, my only love is you. God must have blessed us-- as their stone heart melt, a year later, my dream of being your husband came true. _____________________________________________________________ ©O. E. Guillermo 07:42 pm, January 19, 2015
I saw how martyrs longed for love, and so began the play of my flitting heart A strange girl had I become, with airs of fickle dream, My heart an embodiment of wonder to all that dared to behold it Closing my eyes, I would find myself knowing something new would shine my way Had I known what was coming, the dawn would seem far less appealing... As all journeys begin, a darkness began to veer its head The plot of reality melted in dissonant chords... Dark blue fogs of doubt caked my mind and heart Though the longing for love never left... And had it left, no dawn would await me I saw there were rules setting a foundation for my intensely embarked mark I knew if I were to feel any twinge of fire, I must first be rid of the fog...or at the very least find my way through it How it stung as it hit my virgin skin, not like gentle clouds talking me through it, Caressing, surrounding and seducing. . . No, like a poison, the bleak thickness of the doubt choking me Reducing me to child's tears...I toiled through its torments, I rested upon rough rocks of rhetorics Admiring their vitality and honesty... At one point in time I had convinced myself that I was one of them A rock- cold, rough... hardened and overlooked...destined to crumble Though more demands surfaced on this quest for love's Justice Weakened by the blue fogs blackening, I cried out in the pit of my heart, surrendering before me Words...kept so long inside... I freed them from the strongholds of my darkest nights And soon there was a deep, hypnotizing reply... Justice, tall and proud, said from above the sinking pit, "True, I have seen you before, A token of adoration you have become, Crying night after night in melodious black, With little to take, and everything to give... My demands are simple, as your longing is profound, You, yes, you! Take my hand so I may hold you tightly..." My mouth agape, I stretched out my hand to meet the vines of his fingers Clutching in sparks, he breathed into me life... and promise of love "Surrender your heart to the hope of love When you find you are not alone, as none of you are, When you praise with your singsong words that passion has altered, Giving all to a soul you have yet to see, You shall feel my hand lift you as I do now... Soon once more, you shall learn- the dawn will always be dawn And the night will always be your velvet pathway to Beyond." This, Justice proclaimed in the voice of a thousand cries of birth The overtones spilling out in rainbows of rapture It was soon after his visit, I knew I must perform... Surrender, faith, and action Three keys to the same door... And they, golden and alight, were in my hands to use The time came when my heart grew roses, thorns and all And hearts smashed their way through, though I cherished the burn... Fogs still lingered in the alleyway of fear And now I knew not to inch my way near For the punishment he had whispered like darts in my ear, "If you, now seeing the truth, dismember your heart, I will crush your petals into black abyss, I will reduce you to dust, leaving the thorns, I am animal in the face of failure, My tolerance for hate is shorter than an ant beholding a mountain And if you so much as reject my call, Hate is exactly what I will allow, And it will destroy you, oh singing heart..." This I ask of Justice, on the day of my calling, and yet still today... - "Tell me, oh spirit, Phantom of Epiphany, When the love I so long for locks tightly upon me, Becoming me, Shall it be as I dreamed, Or shall I be wholly disappointed, Left in the agony of reality, Where roses grow, thorns and all... Only to wither...and die... ?" He was so gentle...that he merely smiled and left me... It was right away, soon after his departure, That I felt he never would fully leave... He allowed me to weave my own dreams, Finding out for myself if reality was truly as magical as they write And as for an answer, as dull as this may sound... it is... I, like many tearful martyrs before me, Continue to long for a love that will fulfill me Often reality teases me, and I know not if she is demon or angel Though one day, I will see reality is on my side, ugly or not The play of my flitting heart still beating its rhythmic drums The rainbows of overtones lulling me into ecstasy, As I see words of wisdom thriving in the hands that save This, though little, I know- Love is justice of reward beyond our wildest dreams He sings to us every night, never making promises... He just smiles and allows us to live it He allows us to discover, and in turn give... To enlighten others still trapped in the ruts of fog Once we feel it, there is no turning back Please do not let him crush those roses you have made... Even their foundations were meant to reach the skies Touching the brightest dawn...and Beyond.. -For Justin Bordner's "Love Justice" Contest Love you loads, and thank you immensely for inspiring me!
Copyright © Laura Breidenthal | Year Posted 2015
A Single Soul Cries Out Across this barren lake my ghost did sail lost and heading straight into another hell Behind, remnants of a dark and wayward past treasures stored that shall never last Sunny skies ever looking down upon me joined by those memories soul sought to flee No wind to send my ghost sailing right along on the shore images of a faceless throng So far ahead a welcoming sandy white beach forever racing farther and farther from my reach No deeds to perform to gain my deep reprieve only memories of those I so easily did deceive Within this lonely lake a single Soul cries out forgive me , forgive me , in a wailing shout! Robert Lindley note: Once a man raced about all alone, stumbled upon a rolling stone, fell into a headlong dismay, gathered the courage to just pray, Words that did by faith then atone, soon the condemnation was forever gone..
Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2014
Crystal Bowl A gold fish swimming round and round. His world of glass is all surround. Round and round, day and night every round, reunite. Day after day, night after night, Everywhere he looked, always the same sight. Outside of his bowl, there was a window. in the horizon something full of glow. It looked like a pond, further than beyond. When he called that pond, there was no respond. Love first taste is sweet, it makes you complete. But if you mistreat, pain always repeat. Dreaming day and night, of that golden sight, Cool and clear night was filled with golden light. Broken heart will cry is not satisfied. The meaning of the " love" is always mystified. Outside of the house a narrow twisted creek having conversation, with a language of mystique. Calling up our fish, knew about his wish. Telling him" love" is, painful and foolish. Telling him that life is a stream that flows; hoping for the rain, wishing for rainbows. Gold fish heard the stream, which destroyed his dream. In order to redeem, did something too extreme. Jumped out of his bowl, thinking of his goal; The golden pond became his body and his soul. He landed on the ground; the dirt was all around, The meaning of the "love", for him got so profound. He started to scream, his voice was just steam. What if there is no dream? Death will be supreme! He twisted, flipped and flipped, by luck in water he tripped. His breathing came along, in water he was equipped. He swam in back and forth, he twisted south and north He cried in water cold, of what the" love" is worth. He passed through his teens; his youth flew like dreams; The autumn came and gone, his winter had no greens. He reached the golden place; the place was filled with grace; His life began to shine, the sadness showed no trace. Swim and swim in wine, makes your soul refine. If you swim in " love", love will let you shine. A fisherman cruel and old; with eyes reddish and cold He cast his net so wide, for fish the truth unfold. Our fish cried and cried, his world got cold and dried. His life was passed him by, he gave up and complied. The next day for our fish, was filled with tarnish; Once more crystal bowl is fraught with anguish. This time golden pond, that was far beyond; Called our golden fish, he got no respond. Love first taste is sweet, it makes you complete. But if you mistreat, pain always repeat. Remember our fish with his golden wish; If you fall in love, get wild and foolish. Haloo
Copyright © Pashang Salehi | Year Posted 2015
Radiant Eyes Radiant eyes, you haunt my dreams, And ignite imagination. Piercing gems, a hint of moonbeams, Spark my quest for exploration. Just like a lighthouse, at night, they gleam And guide me to your loving arms. Your love and strength govern supreme, And protect me from daylight harms. But soon, the earth, in all her schemes, Pulls me from salvation. At dawn's early rise, I am, it seems, Bled of sweet intoxication. Oh radiant eyes, where do you go, When the nightmare of morn has begun? I try to forget, but the soul with the glow Lingers 'til I come undone. Hours are so long, when will I see you In the waking light of day? Colour my world with your radiant hue And end my nightmare grey. 5th December 2016 Inspired By Daniel Turner's poem: "I Found You In The Moonlight"
Copyright © Nicola Byrne | Year Posted 2016
Oh How Bright Your Eyes Did Shine (by Michael P Clarke and Robert J. Lindley) Oh How Bright Your Eyes Did Shine that morning, I held you so close and the world was mine, we shared our love as the day was dawning, I drank from your goblet, our love divine. Sunlit echoes played to our beating hearts, precious, very precious our love-held Time. We had it all and all that bliss imparts, our days and nights joyous, dreams so sublime. Our song it was sung our hearts love displayed, love was our journey a heaven divine, now in our hearts memories we replay, Love in our summer that ever did shine. May forever, dawns wake us together. In true depths of love, bid us fair weather. Michael P Clarke and Robert J. Lindley collaboration. Truly was an honor and great pleasure to collaborate with my very talented friend, Micheal P. Clark on this sonnet.. Such inspiring verses Michael presented for me to write to .. Any time my friend...
Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2017
Dedicated to my Dad Jerry W. Niday 3/20/1952 - 6/18/2013 I am who I am because of him He's the reason for my son's name He gave me my courage & my strength To stand tall even when standing wasn't easy Stand for the ones who can't To think and fend for myself I'm my Daddy made over Taught me to fight back To never back down How to pick myself back up When I've been knocked down Fight for what I believe I'm my Daddy made over He gave me my stubbornness Gave me my pride Gave me my temper Taught me not to take crap To speak my mind no matter who Work for what I want I'm my Daddy made over How to keep my emotions in check How to handle large amounts of pain When in trouble he always had my back He knew how my mind worked better than anyone I got it from him I'm my Daddy made over Even though he's gone I'll stand and continue on I may stumble I may fall May even get hurt along the way But I'll pick myself back up I'll dust myself off and stand tall I'm honored and proud to say I'm my Daddy made over Sabrina Niday Hansel
Copyright © Sabrina Niday Hansel | Year Posted 2013
I am the hypocritical Christian. I say I follow Christ, But I'm still consumed by my demons. I go to church on Sunday, But I refuse to invite someone back. I want to serve on mission, But I'm too afraid to act. They think I read The Bible, But I just fall asleep in it. They think I'm positivity and smiles, But underneath I'm death and addictions. They think I'm clean and pure, But I'm broken and mistaken. I say I'm not worthy of His love, But Jesus will never let me be forsaken. I pray long prayers, But inside they're empty repetition. It might look as if my faith is strong, But my core is too easily shaken. I say the things I'm supposed to say, But don't follow His actions or obey. I speak the truth the church wants to hear, But deep inside on matters I don't know what to believe. I walk in shame as if I'm not good enough To be loved by God and saved through Christ, But there is nothing I could ever do to earn His peace; It's a free gift. I accept; Now forgiven, changed, and released. Thank You God, Thank You Jesus, Thank You Holy Spirit! In Jesus' Holy Name, We pray, Amen!
I AM YOUR SERVANT I adore You Oh God, my King and my God, The Most Powerful among all... I am Your servant Father God I want nothing but to follow You Tomorrow Oh Father God Coat us with the Holy Blood of Your Son Jesus Christ Father God, I acknowledge that You alone is the greatest source of wisdom, strength and guidance. Tomorrow Father God, me and my brothers and sisters in Christ will walk and try in every way to win souls as one Father God, we will try to seek for the lost, empty and sick as one Father God, we will share our life testimony this the life changing experience we have had since the day we accepted You as our God as one Oh Father God, we will be united in one will and one mission this is to widen Your kingdom We will do this by sharing Your gift of salvation and healing Oh Father God, I ask You humbly to fill us Cleanse and purify our hearts and minds Allow us to be worthy in partaking this task Sent unto us Your Holy Spirit to empower us I believe oh Father God that if one or two is gathered under Your Name You are in the midst of them I invite Your presence to engulf our beings Open our spiritual eyes to see those who needs you most Open our ears to be sensitive to Your living words--our bread of life Open our hands to give the best of what we have to serve You and I believe anything we will do for Your greater glory You will refill You said to Your words You will provide us everything Open our hearts and minds so that we may fully understand the preaching Oh Father God, Your servant is not a good speaker but I believe Father God, thru Your Divine POWER You will anoint me and so the words that will come out from my mouth are the words You want us to know Oh Father God, Your servant is not a singer but I believe Father God You will lead me. You will not much care on how my voice is. The most You will care about is the voice of my heart. You will care on the purity of my intentions for You know that I am singing a song to lift Your Name on high, To give You praise, To bring You glory and to bless Your Holy Name. I sing songs to thank You and to express my love on You. Oh Father God, Your servant is not "somebody" but I believe Father God You will make a "somebody" or "nobody" be "someone" under Your Name Like King David in the Holy Bible the youngest, the shepherd but You made Him the man closest to Your Heart Like Paul and Peter whom scared you turned them as two of Your greatest apostles. Oh Father God we rely on You, We seek Your presence in us Allow us to wear Your armour: a helmet that is Your salvation a belt that is the truth a breastplate that is righteousness a shield that is a fortified faith a pair of shoes that is Your living Words a sword that is Your Holy Spirit dwelling in us. I am thirsty and hungry for Your presence in my life. I know You alone can fill the holes still present in me. I offer myself as Your servant Father God speak to me, speak to me reveal to me, reveal to me tell me more, tell me more... Amen. ___________________________________________________________ O.E. Guillermo 10:01 pm, April 16, 2015
What is the best gift you ever have? Who gave it to you? When did you last receive a gift? What have you done after receiving that gift? Did you use? Did you keep? Did you brag about it? Did you exercise that gift? Did you share them? Did you say thank you to the giver? Did you do something as an exchange for that gift? Our Father God is so good that everyday He is daily giving us a gift. Each day we are given a gift--- life... Walk around and see how the world around breathes The blue clouds drawing some bear, dog or even a human. The trees that swing left to right with the wind hum. The flowers that exhales fragrances tripping on air. The birds that chirps and the running water soothing lyre... then stand infront of a mirror and see the best gift you can give. YOU, yourself is a gift to someone. Your smile. Your friendship. Your time. Your kind words. Your simple act of kindness. Your selfless service. Your loyalty. Your understanding. Your presence. Your effort: participation. Your generosity. Your talent. Your abilities. Your forgiveness. Your encouragement. Your unfailing love. Are these not gifts if done with sincerity? _______________________________ ©O. E. Guillermo 07:37 pm, February 22, 2015
Love is Love is special Romantic feelings Sensual thoughts Hope and expectations Seize the moment! Love is a real drug Casting a spell On one's inner psyche Bringing pleasure Leaving a message! Love is with you As one sees answers In the eyes and heart Emotions so special Feel our love whole! Love is alchemy pure Paracelsian—yes A dramatic power Emotion + Passion + Joy Equals Love so pure! Love is the reddest rose Supreme symbol of love Flower of pulchritude Sends a clear message Love signal affirmed! Love is magical Love is majestic Love is divine Love is God's Gift Love is God's Love! Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, June 13, 2015 (Accentual Meter)
You are beautiful, like fire in the night, warming me with no boundry heating me with severity burning me right, encircling me with love danger delight, rattling my manhood's erection lapping through circulation engulfing my might, How could I be in love with the wind, earth or water when I have you, my Mistress of Fire, Enchantress of my blood bud, of my dark dove, a flamed feathered rub you lick around my head of history using red and gold strokes to paint mystery supernatural seductress of bonfire therapy, I delve, I stoke you repeatedly with my masculine trunk, you spray sparks like a star in oval orgasm, catching you with my soul's hot prism we give our lust divine spunk, price for thee, my heart's eternity you've drunk, You, a woman rediscovering love of song I, exploring rose ritual in your dawn, Muse and Poet, minx and hunk - J.A.B.
Copyright © Justin Bordner | Year Posted 2014
TREMBLES and THRILLS Was it love that spelled when I caught a glimpse of him on a starless night? Flame of passion rise Frozen hearts thawed, now aflame When loving captures Hugging limbs of two entwined They, naked or clothed Their entranced display absorbed Bare or askew, loves spoken Of sweet spring night dream, a bed of blooms reach their peak, virginal petals under a bank of dawn clouds tickled, blushes rosy reds... Falling into wake, I stirred to feel summer breaths stroking my cold cheeks. I ask myself, was the dream I have, instantly came true? Minutes passed, we stood warm drops from sudden showers rolled upon our curves as heat surfaces from us; our bodies dancing again... Breaking morning rules we lie spooned for two more hours heartbeats sang refrains. Our song broken by soft rain, we dressed to begin our day. ________________________________________ 9:52 pm, November 01, 2015
Who are you? If you look in the mirror do you like what you see? Better yet do you love the reflection staring back at you? Are you that man that is always the life of the party? The same one that as soon as he is alone He begins to wonder what the purpose of his life really is. Are you that woman everyone wants to be around? As soon as it turns to night The web of loneliness spins itself so tight around you That you struggle to breathe If you don't love that person in the mirror You better get to know the real you Not the reflection others see Forget about outsiders' expectations Look at you Learn to love that reflection in the mirror When you got that down It would be so easy to love every other part of you Inspired by a piece "Just Keith" wrote ©142419052015
Copyright © Wilma Neels | Year Posted 2015
There is something about The way you face your day With a heart of gold And such a giving way. There is something about The way you endure your pain As if the stroke Didn't harm your brain There is something about The life you live Loving like there will be no tomorrow And living to forgive There is something about The brother you are And the son you have been That makes us more proud by far It is everything about The garden you grow With sweat and tears As the fruits to others you bestow It is everything about A body half paralyzed That can produce gifts of woodwork That leaves us mesmerized. It is everything about Your speech so limited Yet communication For you is unlimited. It is everything about Your inner soul That has inspired me To be so much more It is you my brother In all that you do That have made the stars Hush for me too. I have been blessed to have such a brother Contest: How you make the stars hush Justin Bordner
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ChromosomesWhy do chromosomes carry multiple genes in a precise order?
Re: ChromosomesXY+XX------XX
Amelogenin father---------------------------daughter X ------Y----------------------X -------X -----Amelogenin 11-----12 --------------------10------12 -----D5818 21-----22---------------------22------22------FGA got some problem. am i father or no? Please help me about this.
Re: Chromosomes
50% similarity between father and child is sufficient, remember child obtained the genetic material from both father and mother.
Re: Chromosomes
XY and XX both contains genetic information for the organism and as well indicate whether it is M or F. Just so you know, the X chromosome is mainly the boss, the genes from the Y aren't used that much, so in reality its very BIG X and very very very very small Y.
We do not do parental testing, go ask your doctor about that!
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Top 10 Dips To Go With Your Munchies
No one likes to eat their favorite munchies without a perfect dip to go with them. That's why we've compiled a list of our favorite dips that are delicious and easy to make:
1. Creamy Spring Onion dip – One of the most popular dips for onion rings, potato chips, cheese fingers, etc, this dip is easy to make and goes with almost everything.
2. Bourbon Caramel Dipping Sauce – Everyone loves caramel dip for it's sweet and salty components that go well with everything from apples, to pretzels to rice crispies. This, however, is not your traditional caramel dip. Made with the addition of Bourbon, this dip takes the traditional classic to the next level,and it's corn syrup free!
3. Creamy BLT Dip – If you love BLT's, if you love Bacon, and if you love dips, this is the ultimate munchie accompaniment for you. Need we say more?
4. Low-Fat Spinach and Artichoke dip – This dip is made from spinach, cream cheese, artichoke hearts, red pepper flakes and additional seasoning. Pop it in the oven for several minutes it's good to go!
5. Organic Buttermilk Ranch Dressing – A favorite not only for salads but for dipping veggies and chips too!
6. Apple Butter – Apple butter is a rich and flavorful spread that livens up a slice of toast or tops your favorite non-dairy ice cream. Try it on potato latkes or with sliced apples.
7. Spicy Bean Dip – Bean dips are always popular among adults and can be made differently each time you try this recipe at home. For instance, one such dip can be made with pinto beans, along with spices, onions, sour cream, tomato and some fresh sauce. You can enjoy baked potatoes or tortilla chips with this dip.
8. Pumpkin Pie Dip – This is a dip perfect for fall and combines elements of both sweet and savory. Try dipping green apples and ginger snaps in this :)
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Larissa spotting me on the first few moves of 'Ruckus' my first attempt at a 12b in Rifle. Didn't make it very far, but the first few moves felt really awesome and really powerful. July 21st, 2007. | Image Data
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Re: Position[] pattern matching
> > The problem is that Mathematica is trying to evaluate x[[4]], where > x either has no value or is an expression that doesn't have at > least four parts. You can avoid this problem using: > > Position[ > finfo, > Unevaluated[x /; (StringTake[ x[[4]], 1] == "L")] > ] > > The computation eventually works because x[[4]] evaluates to x[[4]], > even though it generates an error message. Dave: After reading many very helpful replies to this question (thank you all), I believe your answer is a bit off the mark since Position[fInfo, x_ /; StringTake[x[[4]],1] == "L", {1}, Heads->False] gets rid of all error messages. See Espen's answer in this thread. Thanks, though, for your interest and help. -- _______________________________________________________________ Harald Berndt University of California Research Specialist Forest Products Laboratory Phone: 510-215-4224 FAX:510-215-4299 _______________________________________________________________ ==== [MESSAGE SEPARATOR] ====


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A story about how God loves His people, and welcomes newcomers into the family. From the book of Ruth, a two-part series.
HOPE Episode 67 – Ruth, God's Love Story part 1
Originally aired September 11th/12th, 2010
Re-aired November 19th/20th, 2011
In our culture, it's popular, and even expected, that we will classify things and make snap decisions as to whether we like something or not based upon the category it's been assigned to. Let me give you some examples. Food that is bad for you … tastes great, right. Men like sports and women like … romantic comedies, right! Now I know these are silly stereotypes and not true in every instance, but they're examples of very real assumptions we thoroughly modern people love to make. So if I tell you that today's message is from the book of Ruth, you MUST fight the urge to tell yourself that you're already married, or not planning to GET married, and therefore any love stories from the Bible aren't going to interest you today. Except that Ruth isn't a love story about a man and a woman. Ruth is a love story about how God loves His people, and welcomes newcomers into the family of His people. And if you're one who has placed your faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ alone for your salvation, then that means Ruth is a story about how God loves and welcomes … you. If you listen to today's message with an open mind, you will hear things from the book of Ruth that you didn't notice there before, and you will be blessed by it.
Open your Bibles to the book of Ruth chapter 1 and let's join Tom now for part one of God's Love Story.
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[audio:http://s3.amazonaws.com/rvcc-web/media/audio/hope/HOPE+Episode+67+Ruth+part+1.mp3|titles=Ruth, God's Love Story part 1|artists=Tom Hendrikse]HOPE Episode 67 – Ruth, God's Love Story part 1
Originally aired September 18th/19th, 2010
Re-aired November 26th/27th, 2011
Today we have the second in a two-part series of messages on the book of Ruth. While it's true that Ruth is a love story, it's also a picture. A picture of Jesus, and of yourself. A picture that shows God's great love and redemption. Scripture doesn't waste words, though. There is a powerful meaning here. When you see how the redeemer in this story treats the one being redeemed, and the lengths he goes through to be wed to her, and ultimately, what he's willing to sacrifice for her, you SHOULD see just how much you matter to the Lord Jesus Christ. He went through the worst for us, so we could have the best from Him, and He redeems us selflessly, and favors us eternally.
Open your Bibles to the book of Ruth chapter 3 and let's join Tom now for part two of God's Love Story.
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An Unsustainable Smiley Face
This lapse in the mitigation strategy proves that the Ivanpah Solar project is solar done wrong and far from sustainable. Rather than destroy intact ecosystems, the company could have built on already-disturbed lands or invested in rooftop solar. Instead, BrightSource Energy mowed down high quality desert habitat with an above-average richness of species, used carbon-intensive materials and construction, and required new transmission lines to ship energy to customers hundreds of miles away. Despite warnings from conservationists, BrightSource Energy's solar project is displacing or killing off members of a significant population of the desert tortoise in the Ivanpah Valley, which itself serves a vital genetic corridor that the species needs to prove resilient in the face of climate change.
The press release on the mitigation deal seems to laud BrightSource Energy's generosity, which sadly misses the point that this is avoidable destruction and cost, and that the millions of dollars being spent to compensate for the destruction could have been invested in something more sensible like rooftop solar if we had just made a more sustainable decision in the first place. Imagine if Keystone or Enbridge spent millions or billions to set aside new forest or arctic preserves to compensate for a new oil-spewing pipeline that tears through prairies and woodlands. This is simply investing in the status quo's cycle of destruction, and finding some way to put a smiley face on an unsustainable path.
BrightSource Energy construction crews mow down yucca plants that may be hundreds of years old.
The Failure of Mitigation
It is now up to wildlife officials and land managers to make smarter decisions, especially in the Ivanpah Valley. Saving a species or an ecosystem cannot be accomplished by making bad decisions first, and then trying to make them look good in press releases later. With two more solar projects proposed for the area and threatening to erode desert tortoise habitat connectivity, the failure of BrightSource Energy to improve the welfare of wildlife in the northeastern Mojave should prompt us to reconsider our failed "mitigation" approach. The mitigation process gives companies an easy way to throw money at a problem, but it fails to live up to scientific realities.
As biologist Ray Bransfield noted in the March issue of the Desert Report, "maintaining desert tortoises in conservation areas alone is unlikely to be sufficient for the survival and recovery of the species." Underscoring his point that we have to think about species' long-term battle for survival, "habitat linkages cannot be narrow alleys where one or two desert tortoises make mad dashes every few hundred years to save the species." Likewise, tortoises and other imperiled species will not just conveniently follow wherever it is convenient for corporations to buy "mitigation" lands.
And what benefit did we achieve in Ivanpah? Approximately 392 megawatts of solar energy. Companies in the United States installed far more solar panels on already-disturbed lands and rooftops during the Ivanpah Solar project's construction period. And Germany added thousands of megawatts of mostly rooftop solar. All while we watched BrightSource destroy a true natural treasure in the Mojave. We're not sacrificing the desert to save the Earth, we're simply letting corporations continue to destroy the Earth for short-term gain, at the expense of a more sensible approach.


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All of Wiesel's writings derive, to some extent, from biblical precedents; The Forgotten is no exception. The hardships faced by Elhanan may remind readers of tribulations encountered by Biblical characters such as Jonah and Job. Like Elhanan, Jonah fails in a serious obligation (in the case of Elhanan, it is his decision to refrain from aiding the wife of Zoltan, the Nyilas chief, who is being raped by Elhanan's friend, Itzik the Long). God punishes Elhanan for failing in his duty to intervene by taking away his memory (Alzheimer's Disease). Elhanan is reminiscent of Job in that he must weather several tragedies, such as the loss of his family, his wife, and ultimately, his mind.
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Jamie Weis is escorted back to the Pike County jail after an October hearing. He spent his last day in court Friday, July 15, when he was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole.
Weis gets life without parole
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07/20/11 at 08:53 AM
As long as them juror's were going to make the death penalty decision between Monday thru Saturday they would have definitely executed him. The only opportunity for his life to be spared would have been on Sunday before folks got out of their church clothes. Because once they kick off them church shoes its right back to good old Jewish teachings and Non-Christian values for at least another 6 days!!
07/20/11 at 02:46 PM
look at the size of that guy. pike county is up to two fat bastard's now!!!
07/21/11 at 01:58 PM
he couldn't carry my shoes.
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because of the handcuffs?
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*Edit* i fixed the lack of credits and replay button sorry everyone >.<
First off I have to say sorry Newgrounds for yet another Sprite flash to be submitted, but this was a story in my head that I juss kinda wanted to put into something.(That and I'm not very good at drawing... at all) This is if in the magaman X series zero did managed to be controled by Sigma, first part. Sorry about Audio Quality if you can manange to help me with thatin the reviews I would be greatful. Voice acting will come as soon as I can get everyone of my friends here to do it -_-
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My pants are just a bunch of guns sewed together!
Awesome stuff bro! You should totally make a sequal since I no you totally have nothing else going on in your life like a job or serious relationship or tons of other creative projects in mind. **WIIIIIIIIIIIIINNK!******
you know it ya asshole! :)
Rated 5 / 5 stars
It's good, just continue it. I didn't get the end. Oh well.
Rated 2 / 5 stars
Well done for a sprite flash...
I am a huge megaman fan and I love seeing more of the series on Newgrounds... but I have this thing with Sprite animations. Sprites make me feel the artist was too lasy to take it to the next level. I am also a fan of Paragon X... although I haven't really paid much attention to 'em in a long time, I might of even mispelled the name... I appologize. The music brought a smile to my face. Also no voice acting? Even some of the crummiest flashes have voice acting having to read text draws the eyes away from the movie and lessens the immersion. I guess I feel the same way with reading text as I do with sprite animations. It was great... but the feeling of knowing it could of been greater is what holds me back on the rating.
ok look at this flash
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view /276653
i also did this flash. I have improved sence then but still is of pretty shitty quality. Now try to imagine the Zero flash in that manner. As im trying to better myself in animation i still wanna put out something of in the least a little quality. i understand where your comming from man and thanks for the response and im glad you liked my flash as much as you did even if it was a little bit :)
Rated 5 / 5 stars
Wow! I'm amazed!
Tis is by far possibly the best Megaman Zero storyline ever on Newgrounds. I was just awed to amazement at how the battles were done nicely while all in all the music rocked. Nice Sonic Music at the Zero Contacts X by communicators. Man oh man I would love to see that sequal indeed. I hope you good luck with your future because I believe yours will be very bright. 10 out of 10.
the sequal is in the making. thanks for liking my flash!
Rated 5 / 5 stars
That's the best Mega Man sprite video I've seen for a long time. I hope you make more! Zero is quite intense. This submission is very different from your other one. It's good to see you're so open minded with your work. :)
Thank you, and there are a coupple artists on this account and you just inspired me to keep working on my sequel.
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I cant tell you how many times I go digging in my sewing box and find all of the spools of thread twisted together! This project is going ...
What You Will Need: -Cork Board -Hammer -Toothpicks (notice mine are little umbrellas. Hey, do what you can with what you have, right!) -Measuring tape or ruler -Marker ...
1. Start by laying your cork board on the ground 2. Lay your ruler or measuring tape down: - 3" from the top - Put a dot every 2" across ...
3. Push your toothpick into the cork board a little. 4. Do it on a slight angle, so the thread wont fall right back off after you slide ...
6. Measure 3" down from your first row of toothpicks to add a second row: Again, you can play around with the spacing
7. Repeat steps 2-6 I did 4 rows of 7 & 1 row of 3
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The PAST Foundation and the Ohio STEM Learning Network partnered to create this case study report on the school in Texarkana, TX. This report briefly describes the experience in program development, including the institutional network that provided essential support for design and implementation of the MMEE School.
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- The PAST Foundation (Standard Copyright License)
- Publisher
- The PAST Foundation
- Published
- March 5, 2013
- Language
- English
- File Format
- ePub
- File Size
Formats for this Ebook
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Required Software | Any ePub Reader |
Supported Devices | Windows PC/PocketPC, Mac OS, Linux OS, Apple iPhone/iPod Touch... (See More) |
# of Devices | Unlimited |
Flowing Text / Pages | Flowing Text |
Printable? | Yes |
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