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We are not just physical entities. We enjoy five sheaths (koshas) of bodies, the physical (Annamaya) body, the energy (Pranamaya) body, the Mind (Manomaya) body, the Knowledge (Vijñānamaya) body, and the Bliss (Anandamaya) body.
Our physical body is a sacred vehicle that possesses 98% of energy and 2% matter. There are two inevitable polarities in our energy field, namely positive and negative. The life force or Prana that sustains and balances our energy system. In addition, there are various other energies such as kundalini and the energy of the five gross elements (earth, water, fire, air, and ether) that are flowing in and out of our system. The centers of our energy system are called chakras.
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1. If your brain or your heart closes up at the thought of sharing your feelings about someone else, this first segment is for you.
2. It's vital to have someone or somewhere to express the deep negative emotions. Finding that safe person with whom to share your shame, guilt and fears may be just what you need to heal.
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Aphrosaurus was a plesiosaur, a type of marine reptile. It was not a dinosaur, though it coexisted with many dinosaurs. Aphrosaurus lived during the Late Cretaceous. The first Aphrosaurus fossil was discovered in 1943.
All the Aphrosaurus illustrations below were collected from the internet. Enjoy and explore:
Aphrosaurus was described by the following scientific paper(s):
- C. Stock. 1939. Occurrence of Cretaceous reptiles in the Moreno Shale of the southern coast ranges, California. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 25(12):617-620


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10 Most Haunted Places in India with Real Stories Behind
Are you someone who is mystified by tales of horror and the supernatural? Well then, get ready for a real treat! India is a land of great beauty and culture. It is also a land teeming with innumerable myths and legends, many of which cross paths with the supernatural and ghost stories.
Almost every city, town, and village here have their own share of haunted places and horror stories. Some of these places have become so popular that they have entered the legendary list of most haunted places in India.
10 Haunted Places of India with Short Scary Stories
So if you want to really test your courage and feel the adrenaline rushing, here are the top picks along with the stories associated with them:
Bhangarh, Alwar
There is hardly a time when Indian spooky stories creep into conversations, and Bhangarh is not mentioned. This historic and majestic fort was built by Raja Bhagwant Das in the year 1573 and is located at the foothills of the Aravalis. The curious case of Bhangarh and its chemistry with the supernatural has for years intrigued and attracted several travellers from around the world.
Real story: There are several stories regarding what caused the fate of the Fort. One such folklore said when the Fort was being planned, it was found to be home to an ascetic, saint Baba Balaknath. After various negotiations, the saint gave his approval on a single condition–"the shadow of the king's palace should never fall upon his home." But over the years, an ambitious successor added to the fortification, causing a sinister shadow upon the Ascetic's home. Having provoked the saint's wrath, there befell a curse upon the land of Bhangarh.
Location: Tehsil, Rajgarh, Bhangarh, Rajasthan-301410.
Timings: 10 AM-5 PM.
Agrasen ki Baoli, New Delhi
This monument is located on Hailey Road of New Delhi. It is believed to have been built by MaharajUgrasen from the Mahabharata. It is a one-of-a-kind step-well designed in Persian-style architecture with 108 steps leading to a reservoir. It is noticed over the years, this tourist's favourite spot has experienced several questionably mysterious instances.
Real Story: There are several paranormal experiences that people have reported at this site. However, the most common one is about the feeling of continuously being watched by a powerful presence. Nobody has ever seen the force but has felt its glare when there. Some say the feeling changes from "being watched" to "being followed."
Legends also say that there was a time when the water level forced those seeking water to go to the lower chambers. Once there, the dark water would call onto their souls and force them to jump. Spooky as it sounds, it is a must-visit to experience the rich architecture and marvel that it is.
Location: Hailey Road, KG Marg, New Delhi, Delhi-110001
Timing: 9 AM-5:30 PM.
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The Savoy, Mussourie
Mussourie, a small town set in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, was the hub for English settlement during the British Raj. The weather of this mountain-town, they said, was more suited compared to the harsh summers of the plains. Even today, we see how influenced the architecture of this tiny town remains by the former inhabitants. The Savoy is one such piece of English-Gothic country house that is identifiable from a distance.
Real story: This hotel was once upon a time the roof over Frances Garnett-Orme. She was a British spiritualist who had been betrothed to a British officer posted at Mussourie at the time. Unfortunately, the officer had died before the wedding. It is believed that being a spiritualist and grieving may have led her to turn to higher powers and communicate with the other side. She had befriended another spiritualist, Eva Mountstephen, who was visiting from Lucknow at the time. One day, Eva had to travel back to attend to urgent matters. Meanwhile, the body of Frances was retrieved from her room.
Strangely, the room was locked from the inside. When the case went on trial, Eva Mountstephen was found guilty due to lack of evidence. Strange enough, the doctor who performed the autopsy on Frances was also found dead. It is believed that the ghost of Frances Garnett-Orme still haunts the property. This case remains to be one of the most intriguing locked-room mysteries and has inspired many bestselling authors.
Location: Library Bazar, Gandhi Chowk, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand-248179
Timing: Open 24×7.
The Hastings House, Kolkata
Kolkata is known to be a land of various myths and legends of the past. Prominent buildings were built during the British Raj, which is counted as haunted. One such building is the Hastings house. Erected in the year 1777, The Hastings House is counted among one of the famous heritage architectures of Kolkata. Hastings House was the country home of Warren Hastings, who was the governor-general of India during the period of 1775 to 1785. The heritage structure is a two-storied building that showcases the western architectural influence during the British era in India. Now this spot has become a university, hence it is not such a popular place for tourism. But there is sheer eeriness when people pass by this place.
Real story: According to history, when Warren Hastings was apparently impeached when he returned to England. Legend says, to date, the spirits of Hastings roam around the gallery in search of documents that could have prevented him from being impeached. The first sighting of his spirit is said to be in the year 1884. While others state that the spirits of people who have lost their lives within the walls have been seen haunting the structure for years.
Location:20, B.J.C.Road, Alipore, Kolkata, West Bengal-700027.
Timing:10AM-5 PM.
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Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad
Built-in the year 1991, Ramoji Film city is the perfect getaway from the hustle-bustle of the city. With an area of over 2500 acres, this place is known to be World's largest Film Studio Complex. Starting from breath-taking landscapes, gardens, movie sets, mini-trains, and live stunt show, it is a spot which has everything for every kind of tourist. This wonderland is not just known for its extravagant sets and displays, but in the past few decades, this place has been a spot of various mysterious activities.
Real story: It is believed that the entire film city is built on the battlegrounds of the Nizams. It is said that spirits of the various soldiers who lost their lives on the battlefield wander around the sets. Starting from the crewmembers to the various famous artists, they had sensed uneasiness and feel an invisible force when they were on the sets of the largest film studio complex in the world.
Location: Ramoji Film City Main Rd, Hyderabad, Telangana-501512
Timing: 9:00AM-8:00 PM.
Mawphlang Sacred Grove, Meghalaya
Forests of Meghalaya is a source of some of the important cultural traditions, believes, and mysticism; Mawphlang Sacred Grove is one such spot. Nestled in the village of Mawphlang, this diverse array of lush virgin tropical forests is said to be sacred. Hence it is totally protected by the local inhabitants due to their age-old cultural and religious beliefs.
Real Story: The tribal populations have a firm belief that a goddess dwells among the forest, which protects the local community. A simple rule is followed by the locals is that 'Nothing should go out of this forest or the deity shall get aggrieved.' Many stories have come up that whoever dared taking anything of the tiniest of things out of the forest mysteriously fall ill, which sometimes led to death.
Location: Nongrum, Meghalaya-793121.
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Shaniwar Wada Fort, Pune
Built on the old parts of Pune, Shaniwar Wada Fort one of the prime tourist attractions in the city of Pune. Built by Peshwa Bajirao I, this colossal structure features Maratha imperial architecture style. Inside the palace, it is ornamented with teak walls and marble floor and wall which are exquisitely designed which recite the scenes from Ramayana and Mahabharata. Other than the history and architectural brilliance, Shaniwar Wada Fort is considered to be among the top haunted places in India due to its various paranormal activities.
Real Story: Narayanrao, the fifth ruler of Peshwa, was assassinated by his own guards on the orders of his own uncle Raghunathrao. According to legends, in every full moon night, people have reported that the spirits of Narayanrao shriek out "Kaka mala vachava," or "uncle, save me."
Location: ShaniwarPeth, Pune-411030.
Timings:9:30AM-5 PM.
Three Kings Church, Goa
Located atop a hill called Cuelim, 3 Kings Chapel is a tiny chapel that has been famous for its various legends and stories of various mysterious paranormal activities around the place. Keeping the stories aside, this place offers a picturesque and breathtaking view of the Arabian Sea, where one can enjoy its serenity and view of the fabulous sunset.
Real Story: According to legends, as the name suggests, the church was said to be ruled by three kings. In the quest to become the ultimate ruler, all three kings fought and eventually killed each other. The stories state that spirits of the kings still wander and protect the church and the surroundings as the bodies of these kings were said to be buried at the church site.
Location: Cansaulim,Goa-403712.
Timings: 8 AM-6 PM
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Kalpalli Cemetery, Bangalore
Also known as St John's Cemetery, Kalpalli Cemetery one of the most haunted places in India. This old cemetery near the Old Madras Road has a graveyard and Crematorium, side by side. Over the years, a number of spooky stories concerning the incidents taking place in this cemetery have come up. This place is surely not for the faint-hearted.
Real Story: According to the urban legends, people who have been to this place have come across various paranormal activities in this area. Reports show that some people have seen a figure lurking around the graves in the middle of the night, while some claim to see a headless creature clad draped in white clothing that vanishes when approached. People who have visited the place claim to experience uneasiness and feel suffocated when on the premises.
Location: Sarvagnanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560008
Timings: 24×7
Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai
Located 84kms from the main city of Mumbai, Sanjay Gandhi National park is notably one of the most visited attractions of the city. It is known for its rich flora and fauna and picturesque Kanehri Caves in the middle of the park. Even though the national park is jostled with a high population of nature lovers, the place is home to tales and incidents of various spine-chilling paranormal sightings.
Real Story: After sundown, various reports of a mysterious woman in white have been sighted in these parts. Legend has it; this mysterious hitchhiker could be seen on the edge of the driveway requesting rides from every car passing and vanishing in thin air in seconds.
Location:Borivali East,Mumbai,Maharashtra-400066.
Timings: 9AM-6PM.
While we do not encourage the belief in superstitions, these places are a great pick for any enthusiastic travellers looking for an other-worldly experience. So experience these places today and become the favourite storyteller of the room as you recount your own personal experiences from your travel. Spooky, beautiful, or offbeat, choose any place you like and enjoy a hassle-free travel experience. Let Solitary Traveller be your guide and experience the best of each place that you visit. Avail expert opinion, easy ticket booking options, and assistance on your entire itinerary from our experts today. Get in touch to know more


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The Georgetown Student Health Center, Health Education Services (HES), and Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS), are offering limited in-person and virtual services to students during the Covid-19 pandemic.
These services are continuing to serve the approximately 200 undergraduate and 110 law students approved to remain on-campus after the university's decision to transition to virtual classes on March 16.
While on-campus physical and mental health resources remain available, the student-run Georgetown Emergency Response Medical Service (GERMS) has suspended its services for the rest of the semester. GERMS is asking on-campus students with medical licenses to refrain from providing medical care and to refer fellow students to university resources.
"There are a lot of students on-campus who do have EMT licences, but this acts as a certification, not a license to practice," GERMS Captain Julia Friberg (NHS '21) said. "For this reason, we are encouraging students to call 911 or contact Student Health in an emergency."
"It could be dangerous for the students themselves and put them in a lot of risk if they are doing things that are outside of their training," Friberg added.
Students who wish to visit the Student Health Center are asked to first contact a medical professional through the MedStar Portal or by phone before visiting the center in-person. If a medical professional believes a student needs further care or testing, students can make an appointment at the center. According to the Student Health Center website, the center can consult with all students virtually and direct them to medical care regardless of their location.
Unlike the Student Health Center, HES and CAPS have both transitioned to a solely virtual environment. According to Director of Health Education Carol Day, HES clinical professionals are offering free tele-appointments to students on and off campus.
CAPS is also eliminating any fees for students who utilize their virtual appointments. CAPS clinicians are licensed in D.C. and usually a few other states. Students outside of D.C. can receive tele-therapy and tele-psychiatry services from CAPS professionals as long as their state licensing boards approve it. As a result of the pandemic, many U.S. states are allowing CAPS professionals to continue appointments as long as they are licensed in D.C.
CAPS Director Phil Meilman emphasized that mental health resources remain available as many students are experiencing challenging transitions. "Students had to deal with the news about their school year and all the attendant losses such as senior spring, graduation, the truncated end of some students' first year; then they had to relocate on short notice," Meilman wrote in a statement to the Voice.
Although virtual therapy settings are not ideal, Meilman encouraged students to seek help on CAPS's secure virtual platforms if they need it. "The consultations will offer you the ability to ask questions, get connected to needed resources, provide guidance about next steps during these difficult times, and thus begin the helping process," he wrote.
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ST. LEO, FL ¬– Saint Leo University rolled out the welcome mat on Saturday, July 17, for 1,107 guests—new and prospective students and their families—at its admissions event, Super Saturday.
The university community was excited to be able to meet—in person—students who will begin studying at Saint Leo's residential campus in Fall Semester 2021. Each college provided a taste of what is to come for students who are enrolling in the more than 60 degree programs the university offers.
Dr. Kathleen Van Eerden, dean of the university's new College of Health Professions, led incoming students in an "ice-breaker" activity in which students illustrated what health equity looks like to them, while students entering the Tapia College of Business degree programs created their own $100 startup business.
Faculty members Drs. Helen MacLennan, Keith Jones, Kelly Atkins, and Lionel Thomas led the exercise in which the students completed a simple, one-page business plan. "They had to consider who would buy their product or service, how they would market it, and how their business might help others," MacLennan said.
Saint Leo's College of Arts and Sciences showcased its programs with activities in the Greenfelder-Denlinger Boardrooms. The students, who will begin classes on August 31, received a dose of science thanks to physics and chemistry demonstrations and by examining "very cool specimens" and engaging in biology lab activities with faculty members, said Dean Heather R. Parker. A fast-paced trivia contest introduced students to history, politics and law while a psychology station allowed students to solve psych puzzles. The religion, philosophy, language, and arts programs also hosted quiz activities for the incoming and prospective students.
Those enrolling in the College of Education and Social Services took part in "Wheel of Careers," a game in which faculty members posed questions to the students about criminal justice, education, and social work with prizes awarded to the winners and participants. Dr. Holly Atkins, chair of the undergraduate education program, demonstrated the university's avatar simulation system used not only in education, but also in many other degree programs.
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Charlie Sheen is really lucky…..and pretty smart. Just when he is about to face charges in Denver for an incident with his wife Brooke Mueller and Brooke has just checked herself into drug rehab.
On the day of the incident, Charlie Sheen had a blood alcohol level of 0.5, a legal limit, while Brooke's was 3.7, way over the limit. After saying that Charlie attacked her, she later recanted the story, but the police went ahead and charged Sheen. When the charges were filed, Brooke was still wanting them dropped and has stated so.
Now, with her checking into rehab, it's going to hurt their case against him. Now, did she really need help or is this all part of a plan to make sure Charlie gets off again?
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Nobody was checking for Kid Cudi, so he decided to make a few waves. The rapper went on a random Twitter rant calling out people who utilize large teams to write their music. Cudi notably named dropped Kanye West and Drake.
"Everyone think they're soooo great. Talkin top 5 and be having 30 people write songs for them," he wrote. However, that wasn't the beginning nor end of his rant.
All my youngins out here reppin, Asap Rocky and the whole ASAP family, Travis Scott, SuperDuper Kyle, Audio Push, Hit Boy, etc, I see yall
— The Chosen One (@KidCudi) September 14, 2016
Cudi left West's G.O.O.D Music label in 2013. And despite Drake's 2015 ghostwriting controversy, his latest effort Views spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has sold over 1.4 million copies to date.
Meanwhile Cudi's 2015 album, Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven, was heavily panned. So maybe he's just a little bitter about Kanye West and Drake's current success. However, Cudi is expected to release his sixth album sometime this month. With 18 reported tracks and this rant, we might get a few diss records.
Twitter also responded to his comments, prompting "Cudi" to become a No.1 trending topic (He'll take no.1 wherever he can get it). Many took the opportunity to throw shade right back at the rapper, while some defended him.
Kid Cudi talking shit about the industry and other artists saying he's "feared"? LOL guaranteed 99% of people couldn't name a song he has++
— justice (@oRavage) September 14, 2016
Where all these Cudi fans come from?
— EloHeem (@Halloweenheem) September 14, 2016
Cudi 8 years too late to try come for Kanye or Drake
— Jordan (@OwlPenny) September 14, 2016
With tweets like that, Cudi better have a fire ass album on deck
— Brandon Smith (@CaL_XI) September 14, 2016
Y'all acting like Cudi is the only one… Rhymefest, cyhi the prynce, & Consequence all spoke out against YE… All them his ?????????
— R?w Data (@SeanTheTerrible) September 14, 2016
Cudi last album wasn't great at all but let's not act like he don't have the most legendary hum of all time
— nathan zed (@NathanZed) September 14, 2016
Though Kid Cudi and a few of his fans may be in their feelings, I highly doubt Kanye or Drake is paying this any attention.


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We have all been influenced by the media in some way or another sometimes we may have unrealistic expectations about our relationships. Life can be a stressful and complicated experience, but having a good relationship with your partner will not make life any easier. You must always date to please yourself. We have all been taught that we should not be selfish however, when it comes down to whom you should date the rules may be different.
Being selfish is crucial when choosing a relationship partner. If your parents and friends approve of your partner it's great. However, if they do not approve the final decision is yours. You should date with a purpose. We all have positive and negative things about us and our personality however, serious personality imperfections deserve special attention. If you are considering a long term relationship with someone you are dating you need to face the facts which has been responsible for many unsuccessful marriages.
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Eight foreign sales for "In Defence of Darkness" by Sigri Sandberg
This little book about darkness is powerful, important and well-written, highlighting a theme we have ignored for too long. Sigri shares her knowledge in a down- to- earth way, she writes about Svalbard, silence, darkness, stars, science, anxiety for the dark and the night sky. About Christiane Ritter staying the winter in a hut in Svalbard in 1934.
The feed-back from readers, and in the Norwegian press, is overwhelming, they say that the theme, the poetry and stories stays with them for much longer than the time it takes to read The book is perfect to keep at the bedside table and make you look at the moon, the stars and the night in a new way.
In Defence of Darkness is traveling the world, so far sold to Finland (Nemo Kustannus), France (Les editions Noir sur Blanc) UK (Little, Brown Book Group / Sphere) Germany (btb), The Netherlands (Uitgeverij Oevers), Poland (Cobiece), Italy (Rizzoli) and The Czech Republic (Portál).


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Enes Kanter is among those pushing back against comments made by LeBron James about Daryl Morey's message of support for Hong Kong protesters.
James criticized the Houston Rockets general manager Monday night, saying he wasn't "educated" on what was happening abroad. "I believe he wasn't educated on the situation at hand, and he spoke," James said, perTHR. "So many people could have been harmed, not only financially, but physically, emotionally, spiritually."
Though James later attempted to add some clarity to his remarks via a pair of tweets, his comments have not played well. Kanter, for example, used the opportunity to speak from personal experience on the importance of messages of support from those in a position of power like Morey. The Turksih-born Kanter has long been a strong opponent of Turkish President Recep Erdogan, and tweeted about how that country's regime has affected his life.
"Freedom is not free," he said.
James' comments sparked major backlash in the sports world and beyond, with many opting to point out a certain tweet from the basketball star circa January 2018, in which he quoted Martin Luther King Jr. with "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
The comments have also been condemned due to what's at stake for others who have expressed support for protesters in Hong Kong. Earlier this month, for example, a Hearthstone player was suspended after streaming a "Liberate Hong Kong" message.


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Coingaming Group has 'ushered in a new chapter' after confirming the appointment of a new CEO and COO in addition to an expansion of the group.
Former COO Maarja Pärt will assume the role of CEO. As part of the role, Part will place an increased focus on the Sportsbet.io, Bitcasino.io and Slots.io brands.
Commenting on the new role, Pärt said: "Today marks a new chapter at Coingaming and it's a chapter that in comparison to our beginnings, looks incredibly different.
"We now have more pioneering projects, partnerships and possibilities than ever before but still, our core mission to disrupt and innovate remains unchanged.
"As I step up into the role, I'm determined to drive us to new heights, to ensure that we'll always keep pushing boundaries and also retain our fun, fast and fair way of doing things."
Anita Brinke has been named as the COO, having previously worked as the Head of VIP and Customer Support at Coingaming Group. The group praised her rapid growth through the business, and will be tasked with 'overseeing the ascension and outreach of Coingaming's operations'.
Brinke stated: "I'm thrilled to be able to take on such a position within the business. Working together with Tim, Maarja and the wider Coingaming Group there's a sense that everything is possible and as I take on the COO role, I'll endeavour to keep that spirit alive, ensuring that operationally we'll also continue to go from strength to strength."
Tim Heath, the Group's co-founder and CEO, will expand his remit to grow the Group's outreach through its venture capital arm, Yolo Investments which oversees a portfolio of 44 investments in early-stage, hard to find ventures in the fintech and gaming verticals.
Heath added: "This is one of the proudest moments of Coingaming for me. As we get to see how much the Group has grown, as part of our next growth chapter we will be actively focussing on building and expanding the investment arm to further bolster the Group's global remit.
"We are very excited to extend our focus into banking and disruptive crypto opportunities, alongside our existing gaming and fintech assets; the future looks very exciting. One immediate benefit of these changes is that we'll be able to work with our the Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io brands, spearheaded by our newly appointed CEO, as investments alongside the other 44 the Group has made to date."


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[Editor's note: This review may contain spoilers.]
Writer: Tom Taylor
Artist: Stephen Byrne
The Justice League has to fight the Power Rangers while trying to figure out who they are.
The cover by Karl Kerschl is cool. It's a nice looking group shot with some great colors. Kerschl does a good job of not making the cover seem too crowded even though there are a dozen characters on it.
I love Stephen Byrne's art in this. Byrne's art always looks like a really cool animated series which fits this premise well. It allows the book to be very colorful and a little silly both of which are great for this material. The art adds a lot of fun to this book.
What happens to Lord Zedd in this is hilarious. I won't give it away but he interacts with a famous DC villain and it's a lot of fun. What's especially great is how Zedd is introduced to this villain.
I like how calm and collected the Justice League is for the most part. They are trying to assess the situation and figure things out peacefully but then have to act in self defense because giant robots show up out of nowhere.
I'm not sure if I'm okay that the Rangers are so rash or not. On the one hand, they're teenagers in an alternate reality; it's to be expected. On the other hand, they immediately call Zords because Green Lantern puts them in a force field. They then start firing on Green Lantern, Flash and Cyborg. It's fairly excessive and kind of ridiculous.
The issue is mostly the big fight between the two teams. There are some cool moments but, generally, it's a little dull. I just don't care about heroes fighting each other. It feels obligatory and contrived.
This is a solid issue. The art is fantastic all throughout and brings an energy to the book. There are some fun interactions, especially with Kimberly, and I like what's happening with Lord Zedd. The book is a little dull since so much of it is taken up by something I don't care about but I imagine most people will enjoy that aspect a lot.


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SJR 48 - This constitutional amendment, if adopted by the voters, recognizes that unborn children shall have equal protection of the laws of this state and that a living human child, from the moment of conception, is entitled to the same rights, powers, privileges, justice, and protections as are secured or granted by the laws of this state to any other human person. No law, ordinance, order, regulation, or policy of this state or any political subdivision of this state shall provide for a right to any form of an abortion, surgical or medical, or otherwise provide for the use of public funds for any form of an abortion. This constitutional amendment is similar to SCS/SJRs 52 & 53 (2022) and HJR 138 (2022).SARAH HASKINS
This constitutional amendment is similar to SCS/SJRs 52 & 53 (2022) and HJR 138 (2022).


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Message from @fucksjw
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Like woooah like , I can't even
Just saw this on The metro news
I'm a criminal for spreading hate-facts and I do have mental health issues but what doesn't kill me makes me less autistic
Was the sheboon saying that they shouldn't collect race based statistics?
Who knows they can barely speak the language, much less articulate. God id love to debate these people.. "Jazz is black". Not really, especially now, but by that logic you could say your mobile phone, pants, everything you see around apart from the sky is white. the fact your belly is full .. and that you're alive in North America is because of white people. Retarded logic but I wish we could counter them on the same terms instead of patting them on the head or agreeing with their Hollywood narrative.
il a dit ca lui ?
Interested for the powerlifting
THink big 'sti
sorry to break a 9 day silence with that
wtf is this abobination?
Its what happen when you set you select ORC and set your character appearance to random in Skyrim
Hahaha being a single mother 😅😅😂😂
At least she's trying to repair her error by bleaching the nigglet
I mean just fucking abandon it in a dumpster and pray you can trick some poor white guy into thinking you're not a coalburner
Angelina jolie will probably add to her trophy collection
she deserves more than a gas chamber
maybe a nigger chamber
throw her in a room full of hungry monstruous somalian niggers
something like that
Stop posting your BLACKED fantasies. 😐
says le gars qui prend une identité arabe
It's a sarcastic meme.
Means Antichrist to Muslims.
ho, i see
But honestly, in a totalitarian reality where we could exercise are wrath as we wished, instead of feeding her to a pack of wild niggers we would be better served using her as a baby vessel.
Enseminate her with white seed, give her babies to proper white families and up our numbers.
Then once she dies of overuse you can grind her up for doggo food.
Hope you didn't cut yourself on that edge lol
what about not replicating her "i want to fuck outside my race" genes
if we just get rid of her we clean our gene pool
and it reinforces our in-group preference
yes in an emergency case where we need a lot of white babies quickly using her as a factory is an option
I think this video addresses the issue of why women are naturally traitorous, so this nigger fucking gene doesn't exist, very surprising that a Polish woman would be so degenerate but still, check out the 20 minute video and tell me what you think.
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Muzaffar Ahmad Noori Bajwa
It is Modi who is the elected prime minister of India. In 2014 the general elections were fought by BJP on the name of Narendra Modi who was and has been portrayed as a model role model of India.
Development, Employment, Inflation, Black money, and social security were the most highlighted issues this election was based on. The BJP made a lot of promises at the time of elections. Modi, himself, made many false promises which many economists found to be unrealistic.
PM Modi promised to bring back the black money to India and distribute among the people. In this way, he announced that every Indian will get Rs.15 lac (Rs.1.5 million INR) in his account. This was the biggest lie of the time.
PM Modi promised to give 2 crores (20 million) jobs every year. This could have made India the most progressive nation. Instead, today, India is losing jobs and employment.
PM Modi promised to empower the farmers as they are the backbone of India. All promises proved to be just electoral bluffs to make the dream of Modi to become Prime Minister of India.
Since 2014, India's GDP growth has declined. It is not due to any global effects on our economy. It is due to the unrealistic policies and their implementations by Modi's government in India. Demonetization has the ever recorded adverse effect on our national domestic economic growth. The step of demonetization and new currency notes made many small and mid-level businesses die their own death. Hundreds lost their lives during this period; some during the exchange of their hard earned money and some in hospitals when they have no new currency notes to pay. More than 100 people lost their lives while they were standing in the queue to exchange their notes in the bank. All blunder is due to the unrealistic and fake policies of PM Modi.
The employment rate has been reduced to the lowest for the last 45 years. Today, there are no jobs in the market. IT sector is beaten so badly due to the introduction of new taxation (GST). Today, what every Indian asks is:
where are those 20 million jobs every year? Total of 100 million jobs in total.
Where are those rupees 15 lac in every Indian's account?
We don't see any development in the infrastructure.
We don't see any international investment in India.
PM Modi cannot run away like this. After 5 years again the general elections in India are going to take place. Every Indian has eyes on the newly elected government. PM Modi's false promises made people think that BJP can never bring their promises to reality. Even this time BJP's election manifesto doesn't have employment section in it. This is because they know that one can't be fooled repeatedly.
On the other hand, the opposition is united to bring down Modi. The present political arithmetic doesn't seem to be very much in favor of BJP. But it is up to the people to decide their own fate.
Journalism has been destroyed in the Modi's government. Either someone is in favor of Modi or don't exist, this is what PM Modi is playing. Many journalists are killed by Modi's saffron gangs nationwide. This is an attack on the freedom of expression.
Terrorism is something which is PM Modi's most favorite topic. But in reality, PM Modi has not done anything against terrorism, instead, he shook hands with Hamas, Palestine rebels, etc. Modi is too busy in collecting the highest honors by Russia and it's alliance countries. Modi's bankrupt foreign policy has miserably affected India's stand in the UN Security Council too. PM Modi's government stood against Israel in UN Security Council favoring terrorist organization Hamas.
The international community should definitely analyze the situations and games played within and outside India by PM Modi. India is a democratic country and its power is secularism. Today India's secularism is in danger too.
Modi's government favors the animals but denies the human being. Many Indians are lynched by the saffron gang in the name of religion. It is the same situation as Pakistan has in the 1970s.
Muzaffar Ahmad Noori Bajwa is the editor of The Eastern Herald


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Ok...So, I went to the 3 day Shin-nen-kai anime con on the 2nd - 4th Jan 1998doh!. T'was most entertaining, here's some gibbering on about it, and a few far from helpful pictures..
I've left this too long and I've forgotten what I was going to say. Wot i did: I watched Lots of anime, (obviously!), bought not enough stuff, took not enough entertaining photographs, met nice people (including UY fan Stewart- Visit his page!), walked around as a human Urusei Yatsura reference, had fun!
Somehow I don't think Manky Video will be back next year!
Some highlights in the watching stuff stakes:


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Well, Lucas didn't deliver the parts but I did end up with quite a few of them from a few firms. With the search to solve the issue of the bike stopping after a few miles, I wanted to get a new coil, points and a new condenser (spring for the auto-advance/retard just because). While I was ordering this I had planned on making a new wiring loom but by the time you take in for the connects and wire the project was going to be rather costly, I had got a quote of ~£80 for a new loom but while I was looking for the coil I spotted I could buy a genuine loom from Lucas for £35 so I did.
I still plan to make my own loom just because I can but I now have the old loom to go on as a basis for the new one. It isn't a very complicated bike so I set to dismantling the bike. The weather is sunny but its cold and that wind is even colder but I still set about it, working from the front to back. I did like things like an extra red wire in the loom which I have taken to mean it is there is an extra earth wire from the headlight area to the battery. Remember it is Positive earth on this bike.
I will keep the coil in the battery box area and I extended the wires for that. I am looking to fit a modern regulator/rectifier and that meant chopping the new loom to fit different connectors. I got most of the way but I was finding the wind was getting me rather cold and I was starting to drop bits and get grouchy. So I stopped, it is not like I will be going very far on the bike for a bit due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
This pause in work will allow me to think about how I plan to wire the battery into the bike. Plus anything else that pops into my head in the meantime.


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Petrol prices have exceeded 130 cents per litre (cpl), reaching a post-Christmas high at bowsers across Tasmania.
Natives of the Apple Isle have seen prices jump as much as 20cpl, with expectations of a continued rise to as much as 140cpl in the near future.
According to a spokesperson for petrol price monitoring firm Motormouth, during 2016 Hobart and Launceston, like the rest of Australia, enjoyed the lowest retail unleaded petrol prices in years.
"However, in recent days, the whole of Tasmania has seen price increase sharply. This is due to a fall in the Australian dollar exchange rate coupled with steep rises in crude and finished products," the spokesperson said.
"MotorMouth agrees with media comment from Darren Moody of the RACT, urging motorists to shop around and the best way to do that is on-line.
"MotorMouth phone app and website enable motorists to access accurate fuel price information for free."
Figures from the Australian Institute of Petroleum show the Tasmanian state average price now exceeds the national average of 128.3cpl. Prices in Sydney and Adelaide are also high with average prices above 140cpl.
Prices in some parts of Tasmania (notably Launceston and Hobart) reached $1.46 a litre earlier this week. However prices in the state's north-west have remained relatively stable.
According to the RACT, Tasmania's peak motoring body, motorists should shop around as prices in the range of 120 to 130cpl are still available.
ACCC warning
Last week, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chairman Rod Sims urged motorists to shop around to find the best deal before price cycles push petrol prices higher.
"Motorists are advised to consider purchasing now when petrol prices are relatively low or have not yet reached their peak, and not wait until they need to fill up," Mr Sims said.
According to ACCC analysis of petrol sales, demand for petrol is higher in the weeks prior to Christmas and falls significantly afterwards. Although demand for petrol is relatively low in early-January, it picks up again in late-January.
"While price drops over the Christmas period provided some relief for motorists, this followed some of the highest price peaks of the year. Motorists were still paying relatively high prices during the lead-up to Christmas which coincides with the peak in annual petrol demand," Mr Sims said.
OPEC influence
Wholesale petrol prices are currently at their highest levels since September 2015, due to increases in international crude oil and refined petrol prices, following an OPEC announcement in late-November 2016 limiting production, and a subsequent mid-December 2016 agreement between OPEC and a number of non-OPEC countries to reduce production.
Australian wholesale prices also increased following a decrease in the Australian/US dollar exchange rate.


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Date posted: July 8, 2021
A new development at Alleyn's Junior School in Dulwich has recently started on site. We were appointed via a design competition to help the school increase the capacity of their infant and reception classes and redevelop their existing facilities.
Working with the school our design team evaluated a number of re-configuration options to make the best use of the school's narrow constrained site. Our solution will create a new hall and reception building, freeing up space within the existing building for additional classrooms. The existing building will be remodelled bringing the library, IT suite and multi-function room to the heart of the school alongside the required new classrooms.
The new build part of the scheme will create a secure and welcoming new entrance for the school. The new multi-use hall will be flooded with light from both ends and have an exposed diagonal timber roof structure adding warmth and visual interest. Externally, a materials palette of red brick, clay tiles, and pre-cast stone has been chosen to reflect the existing school and surrounding area.
The landscaping strategy by UBU Design will unify the new and existing elements and include spill out spaces for the classrooms, and an adventure playground.
The project is being constructed by Neilcott and is due for completion in January 2022. Having designed the project up to RIBA Stage 4, ArchitecturePLB are now engaged as client design adviser to ensure the build meets the clients aspirations.
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Members of my career mentoring site have often heard me extol the virtues of humility. One of my most repinned Pinterest pins says, "humility truly is a virtue. Successful people are confident but humble."
Successful people are confident — and that confidence allows for them to be humble. After watching my home town Denver Broncs win the Super Bowl last night, I heard every one of the CBS announcers comment on Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning's humility.
Peyton Manning probably played his last game in Super Bowl 50. He has all of the important individual records for a quarterback, and he has won the Super Bowl twice. This season he had his share of setbacks but came back to help his team win. I'm sure he'll be selected to the NFL Hall of Fame the first year he is eligible. He's played four seasons in Denver. In that time, I've watched his quiet confidence and humility. It's impressive.
When you're good, you don't have to shout it from the roof tops, you let your performance speak for itself. That's what Manning has done in his 18 years in the NFL.
And that's my career advice for you today. Get so good at what you do that you won't have to tell others how good you are – they'll see for themselves. Being a high performer will build your confidence. Quiet confidence and humility are the hallmarks of success. Do a great job in everything you do. Others will notice. When they do, build on your success by being gracious and humble.
As a famous football once said, "when you score a touchdown, act like you've been in the end zone before." That's humility.
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Last weekend I traveled to Pinehurst, NC to play three rounds of golf with my dad, brother and son. It was a poorly played (but competitive because the poor play was consistent), joyful and relaxing few days. I laughed often and loudly each of the four days we were together. The food and beer were tasty, and the cigars were excellent. But the most meaningful and encouraging parts of the trip for me were the devotionals, prayers and discussions about Christ we had together. Seeing my son engage as a man about his faith with other men I love is an unwarranted and incredible blessing. I take no credit, but I claim every right and duty to rejoice in this gift (along with the golf, laughs, food, beer and cigars). And I hope and pray that my son's faith and sanctification continue to grow as he walks the path "to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:13).
The same prayer applies to my daughters (replace the third word of the above passage with "womanhood"). Lia and I have made countless errors and committed many and sundry sins in parenting. Like any other parent I know, we have had plenty of moments of regret and angst. But regardless of our many missteps, the greatest God-given privilege and responsibility we have as parents is to lead our kids, as best we can, towards a vibrant faith in Christ.
This is a privilege and responsibility every Christian parent shares. It is daunting, and some parents have tougher rows to hoe than others for all kinds of reasons – a late start in understanding the importance of passing down the faith, a spouse who has no interest in God, divorce, kids who have broader and deeper rebellious streaks than most, etc. Whatever our situation though, we are commanded to make discipling our kids the highest priority. God's covenant people have been so commanded since the giving of the Law. Here we see it intertwined with the most important commandment of the Old Testament, known as the "Shema," (the Hebrew word for "Hear"):
4 "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. 8You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. 9You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates" (Deuteronomy 6:4-9).
A sharp teaching of the faith is like a knife that pierces hard hearts with the love of God, using His Word to prepare children to face the onslaught of godlessness in our culture with the right weapons.
In 6:7, the word "diligently" in the Hebrew actually means to "sharpen," or "whet," as in a sword or arrow. A sharp teaching of the faith is like a knife that pierces hard hearts with the love of God, using His Word to prepare children to face the onslaught of godlessness in our culture with the right weapons. Hebrews 4:12 comes to mind:
12For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
The rest of the Deuteronomy passage suggests the comprehensiveness of this sharp teaching, at all times in all places – when you get up and when you go to bed; when you walk and when you sit and when you lie down; on your hands and between your eyes; where you walk in your house and where you leave your house.
How this Plays out Today
Christian Smith just released a book on this topic called Handing Down the Faith: How Parents Pass Their Religion on to the Next Generation. I have not read it yet, but he wrote an article summarizing the book here.
The data is crystal clear: parents are by far the most influential people in the religious lives of their children, whether they are committed or nominal in their faith.
What makes every other influence pale into virtual insignificance is the importance (or not) of the religious beliefs and practices of American parents in their ordinary lives—not only on holy days but every day, throughout weeks and years. American youth who have grown up to be religiously committed almost always had parents who were very religiously committed. Successfully passing on faith is by no means guaranteed. Outcomes vary widely. Children choose their own lives. But setting aside exceptional cases, what is nearly guaranteed is that American parents who are not especially committed, attentive, and intentional in passing on their faith will produce children who are less religious than they are, if they are religious at all.
The sword cuts both ways – if we humbly, faithfully, normally live out our commitment to Christ in everyday life, our kids will very likely be influenced. If we do not, they will also very likely be influenced.
Beyond this very basic and important observation that we must "walk the talk" if we are going to teach our kids Jesus, Smith lists some parenting traits that tend to make the most impact:
Strong and warm parenting. "First, [these parents] consistently hold their children to clear and demanding expectations, standards, and boundaries in all areas of life. Second, they relate to their children with an abundance of warmth, support, and expressive care."
Faith conversations in everyday life. "As a normal part of family life during the week, [parents] talk with their children about religious things—what they believe and practice, what it means and implies, and why it matters to them. In such families, religion is part of the warp and woof of everyday life. It comes and goes in talk easily. It is not compartmentalized in certain slots of the week, nor is it an unusual or awkward topic. It is part of 'who we are and what we care about.'"
Supportive faith influences outside the home. "Among the most important of influences is the presence of non-family adults in religious congregations who know the children well and can engage them in talk on serious topics, beyond superficial chitchat. The more such adults are present, the more a church feels like a community or an extended family, which is itself a strong bonding force."
Don't Ever Stop Praying
Two final words of encouragement for parents who lament their own inadequacy in leading their children towards Jesus (to a certain degree that includes everyone reading this as well as the one writing this). The influence that parents have on their kids faith extends beyond the years that children are in the home. Often, parents are the primary influence on children's faith for the rest of their lives. This is good news – if we were nominal or blew it when they were growing up, we still have tremendous influence when they are adults!
Second, we have to remember that in the end, we do not have the power to give our children saving faith in Christ; only God does. "Salvation belongs to the Lord" (Psalm 3:8); it is His and His alone to give. The most apathetic-toward-God parents may witness their children convert to Christ and honor Him as Lord; the most diligent, conscientious, faithful parents may experience the heartbreak of a prodigal who appears to have no interest in coming home. I was reminded of this last week at the Gospel Coalition conference that Ken, Brady and I attended. One of the main speakers is a pastor I respect tremendously named John Piper. The day the conference began, a story ran in the New York Times about his adult son who has left the faith and now mocks Christianity on TikTok (he has around a million followers). I was haunted by this story. Suffice it to say, Abraham Piper learned the faith from parents who "taught him diligently." His story is not fully written yet, and I am sure his mom and dad continue to pray for him. In the end, our best Christian parenting efforts are an offering to the God who alone calls people to Himself. He commands us to teach our children Jesus; therefore we do it and let Him work out the results.
And it only helps if we beg him to make our efforts effective. May we persistently, passionately ask God to rescue our children from their sins the only way anyone can be rescued, through repentance and faith in the Risen Christ. As with the persistent widow of Luke 18, may we "always pray and not lose heart."
Pastor David


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The YETI project will hold its final multiplier event in Clwb y Bont, Pontypridd on 24th and 25th August.
During the two afternoons there will be chance to learn more about the project and to talk to local business owners and organisations about the process, challenges and rewards of self-employment.
If you are a business owner local to Pontypridd and would like to be involved please contact me angela [dot] gerrard [at] gmail [dot] com
If you have a business idea and are looking for support, please come along to the event. More details here


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Time to start planning that 3-day weekend to mark the start of fall season! What a great idea to head to the beach to enjoy that truly last weekend of summer and enjoy the Labor Day Holiday. If you need a little nudge on why to head to the Grand Strand this Labor Day, check out these top reasons.
Fireworks and Family Entertainment: The skies over the Grand Strand will light up one last time this summer with a pair of fireworks shows scheduled in the Myrtle Beach area over Labor Day weekend.
At Myrtle Beach hot spot Broadway at the Beach, the season finale of the Great American Summer Nights entertainment series on Saturday, August 31, is set to feature an array of family activities like face painters, dancers and other strolling entertainers; then the season-ending Labor Day Fireworks Extravaganza will illuminate the skies over Lake Broadway starting at 10 p.m. on Sunday, September 1.
Farther north at the Barefoot Landing shopping/dining/entertainment complex in North Myrtle Beach, the season finale of the SummerFest entertainment series will bring live music (including the Paul Grimshaw Band at the Dockside Village amphitheater), roaming entertainers and other family-friendly activities on Friday, August 30. And on Saturday, the Craig Sorrells Project will deliver the live music at the amphitheater at 7 p.m., while later at 10 p.m., the complex's Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Display will deliver a dazzling pyrotechnics show high above Barefoot Lake and the Intracoastal Waterway.
More Events — Long holiday weekends always seem to bring a buzz of activity on the Grand Strand, and Labor Day weekend 2019 will follow that trend. On the Thursday evening (August 29) leading into the long weekend, Chocolate Chip will play a selection of Top 40 hits at the Music on Main Concert Series in North Myrtle Beach. On Sunday, September 1, in Myrtle Beach, Saving Abel will perform in "the Best backyard in Town" alongside the Intracoastal Waterway to wrap up the Boathouse's summer Sunday Concert Series. Later, Labor Day itself will deliver the kickoff to the 18th Annual Mustang Week, which brings hundreds of Ford Mustang owners and enthusiasts together for car shows, cruise-ins, races and more at hot spots throughout the Myrtle Beach area. Additionally, farmers markets are set to be held at Myrtle Beach's The Market Common, as well as in Georgetown and Conway.
Water Parks and Amusement Parks: At many of the Grand Strand's water parks and amusement parks, including Wild Water & Wheels, Splashes Water Park and Myrtle Waves, Labor Day weekend will mark the official end of the summer season — so visitors can get one last chance to experience the parks' thrills and excitement before the attractions close for the fall and winter.
Plan that Labor Day Escape today at Bay View Resort, right in the heart of Myrtle Beach.


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What is your overall outlook on life? Are you an optimist or a pessimist?
Do you tend to see silver linings, or do you mostly see gray skies and rain?
Think about this: God spoke the world into creation. Then He created man in His image and gave him the power to speak as well.
So what does this mean for you and me?
God says in Isaiah that He creates the fruit of our lips. The words we say affect our world.
I believe that the fastest way to change your life is to change your words.
Related: 'This Is a Time When Our Light Can Shine the Brightest'
The Bible also says that if you think evil, cover your mouth before you speak it. If you refrain from negative words, you'll prevent evil and negativity from spiraling out of control in your life.
Often, the way God creates and fashions your future begins with the words you speak. If you'll notice, your life is a composite of the words you declare.
Change your words—and you'll begin to change your life.
Use Caution Before You Speak
I also know that God encourages us to do more listening and less speaking. He wants us to guard the words we say. As we all know from Luke 6:45, "Out of the heart, the mouth speaks."
Words are like seeds. Just as you produce plants based on the seeds you sow, so it is with the words you speak over your life, your future, and your family.
You have to guard the words you say to yourself. Speak positive words about your life every day, all day long. Guard the words that come out of your mouth about your future and your purpose.
Another powerful illustration from Scripture is that your tongue is like a fire. It has the ability to destroy your world and other people's reputations.
Words really can change the atmosphere of your life. Your words can fill your home with heaven or with hell.
Related: 'God Knows What He's Doing'
Use Words for Praise and Power
Continually offer the words from your mouth as a sacrifice of praise to God.
The fruit of your lips is praise—and praise always produces the harvest in your life. If the fruit of your lips is praise today, then I'm fairly certain praise will fill your future as well.
As we learn in Mark 11:23, the confession of your mouth matters and your words have real power. That's not just beautiful poetry.
Jesus was serious when He meant that your words—filled with the Holy Spirit—would have the power to move mountains.
Think of the woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5. Her miracle came through the words she spoke!
Or consider David with the Giant Philistine (Samuel 17:46).
David spoke victory over Goliath before he ever picked up one stone.
Related: David Shows Us That a 'Man's Giant May Be His Opportunity'
We must also confess the promises of God. Continually speak the words the Lord has promised—and you will see those truths manifested in your life.
Your words can have a powerful effect on your family as well. Remind the Lord of His promises for your family, your children, and your children's children.
We also need to remember that there are two voices that speak to us.
There are voices from the pit—words like disease, cancer, trouble, disaster, calamity, fear, worry, depression, and discouragement.
Then there's the voice of God, who speaks words over us like healing, health, peace, joy, salvation, acceptance, forgiveness, and success.
What words are you confessing on a daily basis? Do you say the words, "It is well"? Do you declare, "It is well," over every part of your life—or is your confession about everything that is wrong?
Ask God to fill your mouth with the words that bring life and hope. This season of life may be difficult, but do not speak doubt, negativity, hopelessness, and fear. God is coming for your words (Daniel 10).
Related: Unshackling from Shame to God's Amazing Grace
Fast from the use of malicious words for at least the next seven days.
Challenge yourself to refrain from using them.
God hears what you say to others and what you say to yourself.
Let Him hear your words of faith, power, and praise.
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Jentezen Franklin is senior pastor of Free Chapel, a multi-campus church based in Gainesville, Georgia. Each week his television program, "Kingdom Connection," is broadcast on major networks all over the world. A New York Times best-selling author, Jentezen has written 10 books, including his most recent, Acres of Diamonds, along with Love Like You've Never Been Hurt, Fasting, and Right People, Right Place, Right Plan.


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Packing Essential Oils Must-Haves for Travel
I'm packing up to head to NYC for Surtex 2016 and a must-have are my essential oils!
I haven't talked about them much but that's about to change! I used oil blends for skin issues, allergy issues, muscle aches and I've even been known to diffuse a bit of happiness in my studio! But when packing up to head to NYC, packing a bottle of Lavender is a must-have essential oil! Did you know that it's known for repelling bed bugs? Always a fear when I travel to NYC so I've packed a fresh bottle so I can sprinkle my bed and sleep without worry! I'll be packing some PanAway and Peppermint too! I've even used perfume grade alcohol with my oils to make some perfumes that smell good and make me feel good too–a win win for everyone! More to come on the perfume obsession! I absolutely love perfume and mixing my own blends has been a fun little hobby. Recently I've started mixing the oils with beeswax and shea butter for homemade lotions and balms!
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And after I get my oils all together, it's time to round up my comfy shoes and back up my phone too! Worst fear would be losing my phone but if it's backed up it will be a lot easier to deal with! Need to do that with my iPad too! Couldn't survive without either of those two things… among others haha!
Off to think happy thoughts and pack up!


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(SPOT.ph) Mac and cheese is an accessible, universally loved, and easy-to-make treat. Whether your taste buds are tickled by boxed mac and cheese—something even a kid can make at home—or you're more of a gourmand who appreciates a sophisticated mix of cheeses and al dente noodles, a simple bowl of macaroni doused in creamy, gooey cheese can warm your heart.
Filipinos have caught on to this worldwide trend, and many of the city's restaurants have stepped it up with quality cheese, burnt edges, and add-on ingredients. We surveyed the scene for firm noodles, a perfect cheesy mixture, and a dish that provides you with satisfying gustatory comfort without the cloying richness.
Also read:
Top 10 Mac and Cheese in Manila (2017 Edition)
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Here are the best mac and cheese in Manila:
10. Baked Mac and Cheese from Borough's (P310)
Borough's blend of gruyere, cheddar, and mozzarella actually tastes aromatic. Subtle and festive in flavor, it is well worth the wait—you know you're getting it fresh out of the oven. To add texture to the melt-in-your-mouth dish, you also get a sprinkling of delicate panko crumbs up top. Borough's macaroni tends toward the soft side, so the additional crunch is welcome. Bacon lovers will be delighted to know that you can mix some meat into this dish for just an additional P60.
Borough is at U/G C2 Bonifacio High Street Central, 7th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City.
9. Mac and Four Cheese from Kettle (P299)
Kettle gets it right when it comes to serving size, because their skillet-served Mac and Four Cheese is hefty enough to leave you satisfied without the cheese overload. Its many layers of creamy, gooey flavor takes your taste buds through a journey—your first bite starts out fragrant, turns peppery, and then takes a sharp turn with a hit of cheddar. Bacon bits are dispersed evenly through the dish and don't take away from the four cheese taste. The petite noodles of this dish are exactly what you need to satisfy your craving for a salty treat.
Kettle is at 5/F Shangri-La Plaza East Wing, Mandaluyong City.
8. Mac N' Cheese from Wildflour (P420)
Wildflour consistently gets things right, and their Mac N' Cheese is another dish that knocks it out of the park. Made with perfectly al dente fresh gnochetti pasta, gruyere, and emmental cheese, the dish is delightfully peppery. Those who are sticklers for texture will love the extremely chewy cheese—you get a lovely tutong on top this skillet-served pasta dish. Wildflour's concoction may look like a single serving, but be warned—you'd do better to share this dish, which can easily overpower your taste buds with its strong, cheese taste.
See a list of Wildflour branches.
7. Mac & Cheese from Elbert's Diner (P300)
Elbert's take on diner Mac & Cheese wins points for uniqueness. The menu offers three different sauces that you may opt to pair with your Mac & Cheese—a truffle sauce (P80), pesto sauce (P60), or a smoked tomato sauce (P50 and our personal favorite). The dish is penne-based and uses bechamel, an extremely good mozzarella fior di latte, and English cheddar. Baked and gratinated, it offers a mild and friendly flavor that will please both kids and adults. The sauces are the cherry on top of this delicious dish because it afford you the ability to dress it up to suit all tastes.
Elbert's Diner is at R2 Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City.
6. Truffle Mac & Cheese from Mama Lou's Italian Kitchen (P350)
Truffle in any dish can be tricky—put in too much and it's the only thing you taste. Mama Lou's gets its truffle cream mixed with cheese just right and complements it with a generous sprinkling of pepper to boot. Its melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese topping is also extra special because it provides an ooey, gooey texture that is a lovely foil to its firm elbow macaroni. If you like your pasta extra saucy and extra creamy, this one's for you. Dig in with a spoon and bring someone to share this dish with.
See a list of Mama Lou's Italian Kitchen branches.
5. Mac n Cheese from Bad Café (P350)
If you're a fan of anything gooey and slightly crunchy, the pleasantly toasted top of Bad Café's Mac n Cheese will definitely be a treat for your taste buds. Their homemade three-cheese tortellini is wonderfully al dente and offers up a strong hit of smokiness with every bite. Despite that, Bad Café has managed to create a very mild flavor that is complemented by some green pepper mixed in. It's also sized well and will make a substantial single serving to someone who's got a strong craving for cheesy goodness.
Bad Café is at G/F Windsor Tower, Legazpi Street, Legazpi Village, Makati City.
4. Truffle Mac & Cheetos from The Fat Seed Café + Roastery (P325)
The Fat Seed Café + Roastery made a comfort food fave even better by adding a full layer of more comfort food—crushed Cheetos. Their mix of American cheddar and mozzarella serve as a substantial base for the stars of the show, the truffle oil (you can sniff it as the dish approaches your table) and the Cheetos. Perfect for sharing, this beautiful dish is almost angry-looking with the signature artificial orange of its generous Cheetos topping. If you like your cheese sharp, you'll love this iteration of mac and cheese—the tang will hit your tongue with an unmistakable pang.
The Fat Seed Café + Roastery has branches at G/F UP Town Center, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City and One Maridien, 27th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City.
3. Shrimp Truffle Mac & Cheese from The Bowery (P890)
Go sophisticated with your Mac & Cheese with The Bowery's significantly more expensive, but also more delicious tasting ingredients. They bring together a beautiful crème fraiche, cream cheese, cracked black pepper, garlic, mozzarella, and truffle oil for a delectable medley of flavors you won't mind dropping your bucks on. While there is a no-shrimp option (P600), we highly recommend getting it with the seafood because the plump shrimp portions offer a great bite to the dish—something that isn't available anywhere else. You also have the option to add smoked bacon (P80), or substitute to gluten free ziti (P60). This Mac & Cheese will certainly make you go "wow" as soon as you take your first bite—don't say we didn't warn you.
The Bowery is at G/F Rizal Drive corner 29th Street, Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City.
2. Luxe Mac & Cheese from Lusso (P645)
Lusso's Mac & Cheese has garnered a reputation for years now. Part of that is because of its incredibly luxurious mouthfeel: The noodles are a perfect size and so is the entire plate—mac and cheese isn't typically a dish you'd order just for yourself, but Lusso offers a version that you certainly won't want to share with the rest of the table. The formaggio trio is complemented well by a light-handed serving of pancetta, which gives the entire dish surprising bursts of saltiness and luscious fat. Topped with greens and bread for crunch, this peppery dish is the perfect luxe treat for when you know you deserve some pampering.
Lusso is at G/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City.
1. Truffle Lobster Mac & Cheese from Bun Appetit (P796)
Savor the 20 minutes it takes to prepare this dish; the wait for this full-flavored treat is worth it. Bun Appetit's Mac & Cheese has a strong truffle scent that wafts as soon as your tray is ready for pick-up. Served in a ramekin, this mac and cheese is so creamy it's practically a soup—but don't worry, that's actually a good thing. The amount of cheese in this dish is just right—it's enough to not be overpowered by the truffle flavor, and works well with the nicely firm macaroni shells. You'll find that they don't scrimp on the lobster either—not just on top of the dish, you'll get a taste of it in practically every bite, making this dish worthy of its price point. Topping the dish is a crunchy bread crumb top that's burnt to absolute perfection. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better mac and cheese in Manila.
Bun Appetit is at The Grid, Level R2, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati City.
Photos by Toto Labrador