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AOPA's Airport Support Network reached some important milestones in 2013, and ASN invites you to be a part of this vital and growing program. ASN now has more than 2,500 volunteers across the country and Virginia is the first state to reach 100-percent ASN volunteer coverage at a public-use airport. The annual meeting of volunteers will take place on Saturday, October 12, at AOPA Aviation Summit in Fort Worth, Texas. Volunteers and guests are invited to come learn more about the ASN program and all the work your fellow pilots and the AOPA airport team does for you. In addition to the annual ASN meeting during Summit, AOPA's airport team will be hosting the second Airports Day at Summit on Friday, October 11. Again this year there will be informative sessions designed for anyone interested in how to run an airport to benefit aviators and the whole community. If you are an airport manager or employee, airport commissioner, or an active supporter of your local airport, please join us. Come to Airports Day on Friday, stay for the ASN meeting on Saturday—join a group of dedicated advocates working to preserve airports.
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Vowing to "embrace innovation," the FAA has released the report of an industry-led aviation rulemaking committee that recommends ways to overhaul small-aircraft certification rules to double safety and cut costs in half. The report, by the FAA's Part 23 Reorganization Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), follows the panel's 18-month study in which aviation authorities and industry representatives examined how to reform the regulatory environment for aircraft certification. AOPA was an active participant in the ARC process. The initiative was led by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. The ARC's recommendations focus on replacing "prescriptive" and outdated rules with more flexible methods of producing new aircraft designs, and adding safety modifications to the working fleet.
New standards proposed for private pilot and instrument-rating certification would improve training and place all skill and knowledge requirements in one "easily identifiable document" for each, AOPA says. The standards would "make the connection" between knowledge tests and practical tests, and "bring relevancy to both and throughout the flight training paradigm." AOPA cochaired the Airman Testing Standards and Training Working Group, an industry-led effort to make training and testing more relevant and meaningful.
In a cost-reduction effort, the FAA has discontinued direct-to-the-public subscription sales of paper aeronautical charts and related products. Nonsubscription sales to individuals end October 1. Current subscriptions will be filled until their expiration dates. Sales of paper charts and products will be available through the FAA's network of authorized agents. Digital chart availability and distribution will not be affected by the action.
If you develop a medical problem during the time period that your current FAA medical certificate is in effect, you need to go to AOPA's Medical Certification website and see if the condition will require a special issuance waiver. You can also check the Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners on the FAA's website. Now that it is online, and is regularly updated, this is a great resource in addition to the AOPA website.
The FAA requires "current information," meaning the reports and evaluations can be no older than 90 days when the FAA receives them. Get all of the evaluations and tests just as the FAA requests. Do not attempt to cut corners. Do not allow your treating physician to convince you that the FAA doesn't need that for your condition, do some other test, or have the test performed in a fashion that's different from the way the FAA has requested by checking with AOPA's medical certification specialists or phoning customer service at the FAA's Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AMCD).
There are aeromedical reasons why the FAA wants the tests done in a particular way; not providing exactly what is requested will absolutely delay the issuance of your medical, and may result in an outright denial. Also, the FAA will always accept any testing over and above what they asked. For example, if you are asked to provide a "plain" Bruce protocol exercise stress test and your doctor decides to do a more sensitive nuclear exercise perfusion scan, the FAA will accept that more sensitive test for medical certification consideration.
Do not send anything to the FAA until you can send everything that's required. Sending an incomplete packet will result in delays. The FAA letter may include a specification sheet that details exactly what they want to see, so I recommend using that sheet as a checklist and marking off each item as you complete it.
The FAA cannot work a special issuance unless you have a current medical application on file. The FAA application is valid for as little as six months for a first class medical and as long as 60 months for a third class. It is generally a good practice to apply for the lowest class of medical required for the privileges you plan to exercise. It's possible that your medical application will expire before the FAA reviews your case and clears you for a new medical. If that happens, you will receive a letter informing you that you may submit a new application and see your AME for a new FAA physical examination for the class that you require. The AME will be authorized to issue you a certificate at the time of examination.
One last reminder is airman regulation Part 61.53, which in simple English tells airmen not to fly if they have a known medically disqualifying condition or are placed on a known disqualifying medication, treatment, or therapy.
Dr. Warren Silberman is the former manager of FAA Aerospace Medical Certification and a doctor of osteopathic medicine. A pilot since 1986, he is an expert in aerospace/preventative medicine, and is a regular writer for AOPA's Pilot Protection Services.
Do you find yourself nodding off at your desk, or worse, in a business meeting? Maybe you just need more sleep, or maybe you have a sleep disorder. The American Sleep Apnea Association estimates that more than 20 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea. Unfortunately, the vast majority of those affected are undiagnosed. Untreated sleep apnea often leads to hypertension, heart and cardiovascular problems, as well as accidents of all kinds. In 2009, an NTSB Safety Recommendation to the FAA resulted in changes to the evaluation requirements for medical certification. The FAA now grants medical certification under a Special Issuance Authorization to pilots who report successful treatment and control of obstructive sleep apnea. However, medications that may be prescribed to treat symptoms are generally not allowed if used on a regular basis. Find out more in October's online Answers for Pilots (www.aopa.org/answersforpilots).
You have probably noticed the initials LLC on your lawyer's or other professional's business card. You may even know that LLC stands for "limited liability company." What you may not have considered, though, is that an LLC may be the best way to go if you are buying an airplane in partnership with another person or group of people. Rather than having a legal partnership, you and your fellow aircraft owners would form an LLC. Think of an LLC as a cousin to a partnership. LLCs have some family traits in common with partnerships, yet an LLC comes with fewer formalities, less paperwork, and lower fees. Of course, the details for forming an LLC vary from state to state, but here are three good reasons why an LLC may be the right choice when you buy an airplane.
Limited liability: An LLC protects the assets of its owners (members) who are typically not held personally responsible for the debts and liabilities of the LLC. That means that creditors cannot go after homes, cars, and savings accounts in pursuit of debt repayment. Unlike a partnership, your personal assets are not vulnerable with an LLC.
Tax considerations: LLCs do not pay taxes as a business. Instead LLCs have a pass-through taxation. What that means is that any business income or loss is "passed through" to the LLC owners and reported as part of their personal income taxes.
Flexibility: Compared to S and C corporations, LLCs have fewer compliance requirements and fewer state-imposed compliance requirements. What's more, LLCs may choose their own management structures with no board of directors necessary to oversee the day-to-day business. Finally, unlike S corporations, fewer restrictions exist as to who can own an LLC and how many owners may be involved in one.
Whether as a sole owner, a partnership, an LLC or other legal entity, if you are seeking financing for an aircraft purchase, AOPA Aviation Finance Company is on your side. Check out the information online (www.aopafinace.com). There are links to frequently asked questions, a loan calculator to assist you in figuring out which loan fits into your budget, and more. Then reach out to one of the aviation finance specialists at 800-62-PLANE (800-627-5263). In a hurry? Email us at [email protected] to begin the application process today.
The information presented in this article should not be relied upon as legal or financial advice. If you are interested in exploring an LLC for an aircraft ownership, consult an aviation-savvy lawyer and tax professional who will be able to provide you with advice tailored for your state, regulatory requirements, and your unique circumstances.
Insuring your aircraft is no easy task. It's a substantial investment, and understanding the ins and outs of the insurance industry can be confusing to put it mildly.
What's more, comparing insurance policies is rarely an apples-to-apples affair. But to make things a bit easier, here's a simple checklist to help you navigate the process.
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Still confused? Contact our experts at 800-622-2672 or visit the website (www.aopainsurance.com).
Brenda J. Jennings is an aviation insurance professional with more than 35 years of experience.
Did you know you can donate your airworthy airplane to the AOPA Foundation? Bypass the hassle of selling and gain a tax benefit, while fueling GA's future with your donation (www.aopafoundation.org/aircraft-donation).
The AOPA Foundation's Air Safety Institute has been awarded the Champion of Public Benefit Flying Award by the National Aeronautic Association, in partnership with the Air Care Alliance, a nationwide league of humanitarian flying organizations.
The Air Safety Institute's Public Benefit Flying: Balancing Safety and Compassion online course (www.airsafetyinstitute.org/volunteerpilots) received the 2013 Champion of Public Benefit Flying award for increasing public benefit flying's safety culture by helping volunteer pilots manage risk and avoid harm.
The prestigious Public Benefit Flying Awards were created to honor volunteer pilots, other volunteers, and their organizations engaged in flying to help others, and those supporting such work. Public benefit flying involves such activities as volunteer flights to transport medical patients, wounded warriors, emergency supplies and even animals.
"We are grateful to the National Aeronautic Association and Air Care Alliance for this recognition of our safety work focused on public benefit flying," said Bruce Landsberg, president of the AOPA Foundation. "We were more than happy to have the opportunity to address the risks and safety solutions involved in this unique general aviation activity, and our hope is that our work has made it even more rewarding for pilots."
"The recipients of the 2013 Public Benefit Flying Awards demonstrate again the diversity of public benefit flying in America and the many different people who benefit from it," said NAA President and CEO Jonathan Gaffney.
Air Care Alliance Chairman Rol Murrow noted, "We honor these recipients not only for their own contributions but also because they represent all those others who fly patients for care, respond following disasters, provide educational flights for youth, protect our environment, help our veterans, and provide support in many other ways to those in need."
Discover what Jim Lawson learned about working with ATC when the chips are down—and how ATC can help pilots escape peril—in the Air Safety Institute's Trapped On Top Real Pilot Story. The flight begins on a beautiful morning in Afton, Wyoming. Lawson is delivering Christmas gifts to his son and family, who live in North Bend, Washington. As the flight progresses, low-lying clouds move in, trapping Lawson and his Mooney on top, forcing him to fly past his destination and beyond his alternate while slowly depleting the fuel tanks. When he finally reaches out to ATC and confesses to the grave situation he's in, it's almost too late for help.
View this reenacted incident to understand how things gradually went from good to bad, and listen as a team of ATC specialists mounts a heroic effort to get the overwhelmed pilot on the ground safely. The three controllers received the 2012 Archie League Medal of Safety Award and the President's Award in honor of the most outstanding flight assist of the year (www.airsafetyinstitute.org/trappedrps).
In 2012, AOPA launched its new Regional Manager Program to strengthen its commitment to robust engagement in every state. The new regional team has played a critical role in successfully managing more than 250 legislative proposals in the 46 states whose legislatures were in session. They also attended or hosted 130 events across the country, meeting with thousands of AOPA members, and began blogging and tweeting to communicate with others.
Great Lakes Region: Bryan Budds especially enjoys events at local airports. Recently, he attended the North Vernon Airport Awareness Day in Indiana, an annual event drawing thousands of local community members and 100-plus fly-in aircraft. Budds hosted a booth and distributed information on learning to fly and the economic and community building benefits of a local airport. Budds has also been a frequent visitor to Lansing, where AOPA and the aviation community are wrestling with the problem of Michigan's high aviation fuel tax rates and dwindling revenue for aviation infrastructure. In 2012, AOPA and others persuaded the legislature to dedicate a portion of tax revenue collected on aviation fuel for airport investment. That provision had a one-year sunset provision. AOPA is fighting to win adequate long-term funding for Michigan's GA airports by supporting measures that would cut the overall fuel tax rate and dedicate the revenues to airports.
Alaska: Tom George reports pilots are working with airport owners in innovative ways in Alaska. He recently participated in a volunteer effort to paint special markings on the Ski Strip—a gravel runway at Fairbanks International Airport. The paint crew's goal is to improve aviation safety by providing a place to practice precision landings, before pilots head to the more challenging backcountry strips. This practice runway gets a lot of use in a state where many pilots rely on off-field landings areas. The airspace over the Mat-Su Valley is some of the busiest in the aviation-dependent state, and George has been working to reduce the risk of midair collisions through better communications. He cochairs a government/industry working group trying to clarify common traffic radio frequency zones used to enhance situational awareness when operating in this busy airspace.
Southern Region: Down South, Bob Minter has made aviation education for young people a personal cause. Believing early experience with aviation vital to growing the pilot population, Minter is working throughout the region to introduce teens to potential careers in aviation. He has been identifying and connecting with high school programs in the Southern Region incorporating aviation into a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) curriculum, and connect them with AOPA's AV8Rs program as an ideal addition to these programs. Minter played a leading role in preventing overregulation of flight training by the state in Tennessee, making sure flight training could remain affordable and available. He's also been assisting an AOPA member and videographer in the production of a documentary about his local GA airport.
Western Pacific Region: John Pfeifer has been spending a lot of time in Sacramento, where he is deeply involved in California aviation funding. Aviation is a huge industry in this state—home to 10 percent of America's certificated pilots. Unfortunately, this wealthy but cash-strapped state doesn't bring in enough aviation-dedicated revenue to sustain the state's airport system. Even though California aviation user taxes generate more than $350 million in revenue each year, less than two percent of that revenue is returned to fund the state aeronautics program. Working with local allies, Pfeifer was a leader in organizing the first annual California Aviation Awareness Day at the capitol to highlight the problems. The event did a lot to raise the profile of this critical funding gap. Since then he and other stakeholders have been back in Sacramento for meetings with key legislators and senior officials, and are making progress on a solution.
Central Southwest Region: Yasmina Platt has been moving like a whirlwind across her region. In early June, she traveled from her home base in Houston to Iowa's first ever PilotPalooza, held at the Boone Municipal Airport. Platt took the stage to talk about AOPA initiatives. Her travels also took her to Albuquerque for a New Mexico General Aviation Jobs Rally hosted by GAMA. Along with AOPA President Craig Fuller, Platt joined a crowd of GA supporters featuring Gov. Susana Martinez, U.S. Senator Tom Udall, Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry, and GAMA President Pete Bunce. Earlier in the year, she was in Santa Fe promoting a state tax exemption for aircraft maintenance, and is already working towards passage of similar legislation in next year's session.
Northwest Mountain Region: Dave Ulane played a key role in the creation of the new Colorado General Aviation Alliance, along with his predecessor Bill Hamilton. This new organization aims to bring together various aviation groups within the state to facilitate collaboration on a wide range of GA-related issues and initiatives in the state. At the top of its agenda is a 2014 legislative initiative to improve low level aviation safety statewide by requiring the marking, lighting and reporting of meteorological evaluation towers in the state. Ulane spent a lot of time on legislative issues in Washington and Oregon early in the year, and returned to Oregon for the state Pilot Association's annual convention in August, where he also hosted a gathering for local ASN volunteers.
Eastern Region: AOPA's newest Regional Manager is Sean Collins. A native of Maine, Collins spent several years at AOPA headquarters in the Pilot Information Center before heading to New England for his new assignment. In Augusta, Maine, he worked on legislation to extend the state's exemption from sales and use taxes for aircraft and parts, adopted two years ago. This exemption contained an obscure provision for review in 2015. Thanks to a concerted effort by AOPA and the Maine aviation industry, the exemption has been extended to 2033. Collins visited a number of airports and aviation events, including MAMA's Massachusetts Aviation Advocacy Day in Boston; AOPA's Pilot Town Hall at Hanscom Field; visits to Bridgewater State University to see its Flight Training Center and Aviation Career Education Camp; the Minuteman Airfield BBQ in Stowe, Vermont; and the Wings over Wiscasset airshow.
AOPA's Regional Managers have become recognized figures in the aviation community in their areas as well as effective advocates for the GA community. For more information, visit the website (www.aopa.org/advocacy).


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BELMONT, N.C. - The Coker women's soccer team fell to the nationally ranked #24 Belmont Abbey Crusaders 6-0 on Saturday afternoon at Alumni Field in the Conference Carolinas opener for both teams.
Belmont Abbey scored their six goals on eight shots, with two goals come off Coker players thanks to unfortunate miscues.
Coker goalkeeper Carrie Hudnell (Goose Creek, S.C.) recorded one save in the match, while Coker's offense was held shot less during the 90 minute match.
The Lady Cobras return to action on Monday, when they travel to Laurinburg, N.C. to take on St. Andrews Presbyterian College in a Conference Carolinas match at 2:00 p.m.

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Table Talk 1: Islam
Thursday, June 5th, 2008
To launch Table Talk, our first is a bumper edition. Mike Reeves chats with Andy Bannister on the subject of Islam. What do Christians really have in common with Muslims? How should we most sensitively speak to our Muslim friends? What on earth could make Mike Reeves entirely lose control during a recorded interview? Listen-in for all this and more...
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Alaska Officials Using Copyright To Try To Stifle Images Of Killed Wolves
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This seems questionable on a variety of fronts. In the US, we tend to have problems with the idea that gov't should copyright things. The federal gov't can't, though state gov'ts often have more leeway and often do claim copyright over documents (though, it can be controversial). More importantly, though, once again, this is clearly not the intention of copyright. It's quite obviously copyright law being used (yet again) to stifle free expression from protesters -- a form of free speech which should trump copyright law absolutely. Of course, in the end, like so many attempts to stifle speech, this is backfiring. The effort to suppress the photos is only serving to draw much more attention to them.


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Microsoft Interop Forms Toolkit 2.0by nhoizey
The Interop Forms Toolkit 2.0 is a free add-in that simplifies the process of displaying .NET forms and controls in a Visual Basic 6 application. Instead of upgrading the entire code base, these applications can now be extended one form at a time.
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No one knows that Annalise was once Deidre O'Reilly, a troubled young woman whose testimony put a dangerous criminal behind bars. Relocated through the Witness Security Program to the sleepy town of Deep Haven, Deidre got a new identity and a fresh start, which began when she fell in love with local real estate agent Nathan Decker. Twenty years later, Annalise couldn't be more unprepared for her past to catch up with her.
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At the sound of the whistle, the women — most clad in decorative tattoos, all wearing skates, pads and a helmet — began their course around the track, roughly bumping one another and taking hard falls along the way.
At the sound of the whistle, the women — most clad in decorative tattoos, all wearing skates, pads and a helmet — began their course around the track, roughly bumping one another and taking hard falls along the way.
Outside of scrimmages or competitions, some of these women are nurses, some are hair stylists. Others work as retail-store managers.
But together, despite their differences outside the skating rink, they comprise Spartanburg's roller derby team, the Spartanburg Deadly Dolls.
The team, composed of 22 women ages 21 to 55, will have their first bout in Spartanburg on Saturday at Skate Palace. It will be the team's fourth bout since forming about two years ago.
"Roller derby is a sport that anyone can do," said Stephanie Westrup, the team's president. "You just have to have the time and the commitment and the willingness to learn."
Westrup said she was introduced to the fast-paced contact sport last year, shortly after the team formed, when the Deadly Dolls' coach, Nick Gillman, came into the retail store she manages.
"He started talking about roller derby, and it just spiked my interest," she said. "So I asked if I could come try out. So I did."
She was nervous when she first walked in.
"I was expecting to find a bunch of girls with piercings and tattoos who were mean," Westrup said.
What she found were a bunch of girls with piercings and tattoos, but they were the nicest group of girls she had ever met.
"It was awesome. I fell in love with it immediately," she said. "There's no drama. We all get along, and we all hang out outside of derby."
Each team member also has a fierce nickname — the Mad Hattress, Smashley, the Retaliater.
Roller derby consists of two teams of five who try to earn as many points as possible as they skate counterclockwise around a track. Each team has a jammer and four blockers.
Jammers don't carry around a guitar, as the name might imply, but Erick Westrup, the team's assistant coach, says they are much like the team's rock star, as they are the only players on the team who can score points.
Points are earned when a jammer passes blockers from the other team. Each time a jammer passes another player's hip, it's one point. The blockers' goal is to keep the other team's jammer from passing.
Each team's blockers use body contact, changing positions, and other tactics to assist its jammer to score while hindering the opposing team's jammer. Certain types of blocks and other play are violations; referees call penalties and require violators to serve time in a penalty box, much like hockey.
"The goal is for the jammer to pass as many opposing players as possible," Stephanie Westrup said.
Team member Lizzie Johnson said the sport has a steep learning curve and takes some time to get used to, especially for those who might not be as skilled on skates. And for those people, Elizabeth Keys will give skating lessons.
"We do have some girls who joined the team who are still with us who didn't know how to skate," Stephanie said. "So we taught them how to skate, and then we taught them how to play roller derby.
She said one reason some people quit the sport is that they don't realize how much of a commitment it is.
"There are a lot of us who take this very seriously. You have to study rules on a regular basis, and you can't take a day off," Stephanie said.
It's also physically demanding, according to Pam Kellett, 28, who just started practicing with the team about three weeks ago — a "baby doll," as the team calls newcomers.
"My roommate has been on the team for a while, and I came to a practice with her. It looked (exciting)," she said. "I knew I wanted to give it a try."
Kellett said she already has taken her share of bruises home with her.
"I feel it every day when I go home. But I enjoy it because I feel like I'm doing something," she said.
In addition to making sure all players have proper helmets, pads and mouth guards, Stephanie says they are taught how to fall properly.
"We tell our players to practice small falls," she said. If you fall (and they do), "land directly on your pads."
Coaches say those interested in playing or learning more about the sport should come to a practice.
"We are more than willing to have new people here," Eric Westrup said.


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Dr. Cook Shares Thoughts on Pope Francisby Gabe Watson '13, The Bachelor • March 22, 2013 Share:
On March 13, Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio took the name of Pope Francis to officially succeed Pope Benedict XVI as head of the Catholic Church. Bergoglio was the first pope to be a Jesuit and the first to come from the Americas, but his choice of papal names is perhaps most telling about what the world can expect from him.
Francis's choice to honor Francis of Assisi, the 12th Century Catholic Saint, is interesting in that he is the first pope to do so, but it is important in what it indicates about his papacy.
In only his second week, Pope Francis has not yet sent out any encyclicals or decided his surrounding leadership positions. Rather, he has so far revealed priorities through symbolic actions. His first words as Pope, for instance, were a less formal greeting than is traditional for a pontiff.
He has also adopted plain white robes over colorful ones and chose a wooden cross over gold. These decisions are symbolic in that they lack administrative authority, but they set a precedent for Francis's papacy and the Catholic Church in general.
Visiting Professor of Religion and History Bill Cook says these actions tie in perfectly with the character of Saint Francis of Assisi. "Saint Francis is indicative of poverty, humility, and simplicity," he said. "Even [Pope Francis]'s first words gave a sense that this was, in the best sense of the word, a simple, humble, guy."
Benedict's addresses so far have confirmed this priority shift. He has already emphasized stewardship for the earth, a message around which Christians of all sects may be able to unite. Francis of Assisi is perhaps best known for his love of nature, and Pope Francis seems to be capitalizing on both the Saint's popularity and his reputation.
One part of that reputation is a devotion to working for the poor rather than building up the lavish church buildings and possessions for which the modern Catholic Church has become known.
Another large focus Pope Francis's namesake suggests but that his symbolic actions have not yet confirmed is an attempt to work with the Muslim world. Francis of Assisi once went to visit the fifth crusade to meet with the sultan, and the two supposedly were able to communicate with respect rather than violence.
"Francis indicated that he learned about his faith by meeting with him," said Cook. "He was able to Christianize a Muslim way of talking about God."
The last two popes have met with Muslim leaders, but in 2006 Benedict quoted from a document that referred to Mohammed in ways that were taken as offensive, and the relationship was damaged. "Francis has a new start," said Cook. "He probably has little experience with Muslims [because he is from Argentina], but he seems to have the respect."
This emphasis on interfaith dialogue is another one behind which many Christians can unite. "Simply the fact that over half the world is Christian or Muslim means it is impossible to have peace without these groups getting along," said Cook. "They don't have to agree, but they have to get along."
Poverty, humility, simplicity, and respectful inter-faith dialogue are high goals, especially so soon into this new papal rule. But if these are ideals Pope Francis fosters, the Catholic community may follow suit. His rule presents the opportunity for a paradigm shift in a church that risks becoming outdated for much of the Western world.
Francis of Assisi is generally beloved by both Christians and non-Christians alike. While Pope Francis may not win over many non-Catholics with his staunch stand against same-sex marriage and other social issues that some argue are common sense, he may be able to connect with the world on other levels.


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Descent: Part 2 (US - DVD R1)
Gabe takes an ill-advised header back into a cave full of pissed-off crawlers...
Days after the events of The Descent, Sarah (Shauna Macdonald), the sole survivor, appears on the roads near the 'crawler' infested cave. Deep in shock, and physically fragile, Sarah awakens in the hospital with no memory of the last few days. When mysterious blood is found on Sarah's clothes overzealous police Sheriff Vaines (Gavan O'Herlihy) insists she accompany his search team back into the cave. Unable to warn the police or rescue cave divers of the danger, the crawler slaughter begins.
I'm immediately dubious of a sequel to Neil Marshal's superior thriller The Descent, and I'm more than dubious of a direct, next day follow-up. The original film ends on a delightfully, ambiguously bleak note (assuming you're watching the original cut), and the idea of freeing Sarah from her mental and physical hell holes sort of cheapens the effectiveness of the original story. It's also a pretty belated production for a film that's meant to take place a day after the original. Not that Shauna Macdonald has aged particularly hard, but the concept is still so… dubious. Of course, even a bad sequel doesn't change the original film unless you're willing to let it.
The original Descent was fairly compared to Alien, in mostly positive terms, so it makes sense that Descent Part 2 would uses Aliens as part of its narrative basis. The first acts of the two films are strikingly similar, though James Cameron's script has science fiction on its side. The plot thrust of Descent Part 2 doesn't make a lot of sense. Sarah starts the story in a state of shock, which is both convenient and inconvenient for this story. It's convenient that she doesn't remember (or at least doesn't express) that her friends are dead, because it forces the authorities to hastily look for them, but why the hell would anyone drag a post-traumatic stressed victim back to the home of her shock inducing ordeal? I suppose convenience comes back into the equation when Sarah becomes a solid suspect in her friends' murders, but a forced prisoner angle is really just as silly when her mental state is taken into account. This is also one of the most ill-equipped search parties I've ever seen outside of a C-list, shot on video monster movie. Cameron's Space Marines may have lost their battle, but at least they had some big damn guns on their hips. The characters here are practically wearing targets, and in terms of depth are pretty shallow, especially compared to the original, which took a very long time to introduce the protagonists, and something like an hour to introduce the monster threat.
Descent Part 2 is better than most unneeded franchise sequels, and does work well as a bottom barrel, B-movie experience for its excessive gore alone. I have no idea how the filmmakers managed an R-rating, based on the sheer quantity of flowing red stuff. But the real scariness of the original Descent came out of the physical and emotional claustrophobia. The crawlers were really just a cherry on top. I reviewed the first movie a few years back, and initially was not a fan of the tonal shift that occurred when the monsters appeared. In the years since the mix has really grown on me, especially in subsequent viewings. This film is simply not very frightening, and recycles a lot of the first film's best gags, but it's amusing in its bloody excesses, and goofy scare tactics. Assuming fans are willing to let the original film's best elements go, along with their natural sense of disbelief, there is some fun to be had. The handicam re-enactments of scenes from the first film are quite successful, successful enough to make a rather childish part of me want a feature-length Cannibal Holocaust version of the first film. On second thought it'd be lame from a storytelling standpoint, and films like REC have basically done it well already. Forget I said anything.
I've been sure to mention in other recent standard definition DVD reviews that my eyes have somewhat regretfully adjusted to HD, so all DVDs look a little iffy lately. I'm pretty sure, however, that even without these 'new' eyes this particular 2.35:1 anamorphic transfer would be lacking. The bulk of the film, which takes place in the blackness of the caves, looks decent, including deep, solid blacks, and discernable highlights. Jon Harris' pallets aren't as stylistic Neil Marshals, so the in-cave sequences are pretty natural in terms of colours. Reds are a bit of a problem, especially redder skin tones, which feature greenish noise, and uneven tones, but the blues and yellows look just fine. The big, obvious problems are in the outdoor, daylight shots, which feature flat, lumpy details, and heavy edge-enhancement. The wide helicopter shots look terrible, and are awash with compression noise. The compression problems aren't as big a deal during the cave scenes, but edge-enhancement still becomes a problem during more deep set shots, and details are never particularly impressive, even in massive close-up.
This Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack is compressed enough to require some decent volume adjustments, but is mostly immersive and effectively shocking when required. Successful surround sound elements include eerily shifting rocks, and softly scurrying creatures, along with the more bombastic rumbles of cave-ins, and threatening would-be cave-ins. The immersive quality is impressive when it's a part of the mix, but the really expressive sequences aren't super common. The creature sounds are perfectly monstrous, and the inquisitive Predator-like softer sounds do well to introduce the treat in the surround and stereo channels. Most of the noise, of course, comes from the centre channel, though it often echoes effectively throughout the other channels. The LFE warbles a bit, but is a pretty consistent source of noise, especially monster growls, cave-ins and the score's bouncy percussive elements.
The extras begin with a commentary track featuring director Jon Harris, and actresses Shauna MacDonald, Krysten Cummings and Anna Skellern. The commentators warn us immediately that they've had a long night at the premier the night before recording, and that they're too tired to really commentate. The warning is all too accurate a foreshadowing of the track's disengaged feel. This is a track with four sleepy people, who occasionally recall an interesting behind the scenes story, most of which concern deleted scenes, it seems. The more banal discussing concerns the sets, which everyone is very impressed with. I have to admit I gave up before I got to the end, so there is a chance the last half hour or so is a riot. Coolest factoid in the whole bunch: Neil Marshal directed the camcorder re-enactments.
Next up are a collection of non-anamorphic deleted/extended scenes (11:20), including almost exclusively first act stuff, like a different credit sequence, a different introduction to the rescue team, more stuff with cops outside the hole, and more hospital scenes. There are some extra bits in the cave, mostly unneeded, even if the characters were underdeveloped in the final film. I'm struggling to understand the differences between the first and last deleted scenes. 'The Making Of Descent 2: Deeper, Darker' (25:50) is your standard EPK featurette, including interviews with the cast and crew, rough behind the scenes footage, and clips from the finished film. Informative enough, including discussion of development, casting, production design, and gore effects, but pretty fluffy in tone. Things wrap-up with a storyboard gallery (07:40) and trailers for other Lionsgate releases.
Something happens a the top of the third act that will probably totally divide the audience on the whole of Decent Part 2. In my case it actually kind of saved the film in sense of narrative, but was too little too late in terms of overall success, but I'm guessing some folks will think it's a total cheat. There is a lot of fun violence to keep things moving though, so it's nearly impossible for real gore-hounds to totally dismiss the film. Definitely worth a rent for fans of the first willing to keep their expectations in check, and those up for a genuinely funny poop joke. There's a third film in the works, and I'm hoping it's a court room drama. The DVD doesn't look too great, and the extras are a bit lazy, but the Dolby Digital sound is certainly solid.
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xjrmx Member Join Date: March 2006 Location: United States Posts: 77
I just got a chance to view this at home recently and was a bit let down. The movie is like what Gabe said... a b-movie... and coming from the original which had such high standards... you can't help but to feel let down during this one...
to be honest it made me sad...
And Gabe is right on the money on this one... agreed with your points 100%
to be honest it made me sad...
And Gabe is right on the money on this one... agreed with your points 100%
djblack1313 Member Join Date: April 2006 Location: United States Posts: 529
The Descent 2 is awful. i watched it twice about a month and a half ago (i wanted to be fair and make sure my disdain wasn't just a knee jerk reaction) and i tried to re-watch it 2 days ago and i couldn't make it past the 1st 20 (as soon as they get down to the cave it's unwatchable). the movie is almost entirely jump scares. after the 1st 10 jump scares i was over it. so a fat cop is going to go down to the caves and we're to believe that he can fit into the same small spaces that the more fit and people (who can barely fit through said spaces) go through? the STRAWBERRY/ORANGE colored blood was another eyesore. did no one on set say "you know, the color of the blood is SOOOO off that we should redo it"??? the sheriff, when told how dangerous it is FOR ALL OF THEM to carry a gun down in the caves, brings it anyways and ends up shooting it causing a cave in. then what was so absurd was he (later) HANDCUFFS HIMSELF TO SARAH (to keep her near) after they all know it's NOT Sarah who's the kill but it's the crawlers!!!!!! they have to cross this "dangerous" rock bridge and he is told (by a returning from part 1 character...who really didn't have much impact in her return) that ONLY 1 PERSON AT A TIME to cross the bridge...so what does he insist upon? staying handcuffed to Sarah, treating her like a criminal, even though by then it's well known that Sarah was a VICTIM......and don't even get me started on the "surprised/twist" ending.....F'ING STUPID. i'm a HUGE fan of the 1st movie and i was SO excited for part 2 but it's just abysmal. i watched this and SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD around the same-ish time and let me tell you, it was NOT a good horror day. i give THE DESCENT 2 a 2 out of 10. just needed to stress that the movie is MOSTLY one cheap JUMP SCARE after the other. for anyone who really hates jump scare/stingers and no tension whatsoever....this one isn't for you.
David Blackwell Senior Member Join Date: February 2004 Location: United States Posts: 2,834
I liked the sequel despite its flaws and agreed the first one is better.
dbeamish Contributor Join Date: August 2002 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 511
thought this was pants. The 3rd one might be good though?
NOTLWolfie Member Join Date: September 2007 Location: United States Posts: 206
It was just okay. My big problem with this was that it takes place after the terrible American ending. The original ending was so much better.
Danny Parker Member Join Date: August 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 67
A bitterly disappointing film that ever-so-slightly tarnishes the original, imo. I really wish I hadn't seen it.
superpchan Member Join Date: February 2005 Location: United States Posts: 178
For a sequel, it was okay. Hate the re-designs for the monsters - they look cheesy.
Worst Nightmare Senior Member Join Date: July 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,716
hmmm...loved the first, will rent the second...
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Disc Details
Release Date: 27th April 2010
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 2.35:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: No
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Extras: Director and Actor Commentary, Making of The Descent: Part 2: Deeper and Darker, Storyboard Gallery, Deleted Scenes, Trailers
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Jon Harris
Cast: Michael J. Reynolds, Shauna Macdonald, Jessika Williams, Douglas Hodge, Joshua Dallas
Genre: Horror
Length: 94 minutes
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On the heels of Lucien Bouchard's stunning statements on the prospects for seperation, Ignatieff has quickly come out with his own comments, aimed at filling any political void which may well come. It's just a letter, and somewhat vague at that, but it puts the Liberal foot in the door, within a discussion that is sure to rage on in Quebec:
Like manna from heaven for the Liberal Leader, Mr. Ignatieff has seized on Mr. Bouchard's remarks to lay out the Liberal vision for Quebec in Canada, where Quebeckers participate in every aspect of the country's culture and decision-making.
"Mr. Bouchard had the courage to say what many have been thinking deep down," Mr. Ignatieff wrote in a letter distributed by his office this afternoon. "Instead of passively waiting for a so-called 'historic night' [a yes vote in a referendum], it is crucial that Quebeckers actively participate in the changes happening within Canada."
Mr. Ignatieff writes that Mr. Bouchard, who is not known for "mincing his words," has made comments that "are far more important for advancing the debate on the nature of our country and the role Quebec should play in it."
Indeed, the debate provoked by Mr. Bouchard's comments, Mr. Ignatieff argues, will resonate more than the debate over the lack of French at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games opening ceremony.
"His statements will surely prompt further discussion on whether sovereignty is attainable or not," Mr. Ignatieff writes.
In the meantime, however, the Liberal Leader says that the "new dream Quebeckers should be part of is a dream shared with their fellow citizens in other parts of Canada."
Part of the Liberal problem in Quebec, apart from obvious past scandal, is that they have yet to re-position themselves outside of the old federalist/seperatist debate. With the immediate threat waning, the Liberals have failed to find a rallying cry to bring people into the fold. Ignatieff is being pro-active here, because Bouchard's comments will ultimately challenge the intellectual necessity of the Bloc and ask a simple question- is their presence protecting Quebec's interest or serving as an ideological obstacle to progress within Canada? Very premature to say where the discussion will lead, but with a Conservative Party under Harper having a past it's "best before date" feel in Quebec and a very unproven NDP, the Liberals do have the best opportunity to capitalize.
The Liberals would be wise to push this debate, and Ignatieff's quick letter suggests the OLO senses an opportunity. Curious to see how the Liberals follow up, hopefully not a one off, because we must make a major push in Quebec if we have any realistic hopes for the future.
Others have a more intimate understanding, but I would describe Bouchard's statements as seismic. Those advocating near term separation are now on the defensive, and will have to rationalize their existence and energy designation. The Bloc wall looks a little less formidable, what is required is an alternative that can respect the "nation", without getting drawn into outdated debates. I have a feeling, Ignatieff's letter is a first salvo, which hopefully is followed by a sustained campaign to reposition the Liberals as chief beneficary should the Bloc's hold on Quebec federal politics fade.
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Monday, February 2, 2009
What are these Options of which you speak?
This, from Astros County citizen Dave in Pensacola, FL...
Question: What the (censored) is an option?
That's tender, and classy, Dave. But allow me to expand on exactly what the Option process is (with some help from the Biz of Baseball)...
If you sign a professional contract when you are 18 or younger, the team has complete control of that player for five seasons. 19 or older, it's four seasons to evaluate them. The count starts the day the contract is signed. When said player is added to the 40-man roster, the club has three "options," or three seasons in which the club can move the player from the majors to the minors without losing control of that player.
The player can be moved back and forth as many times in one season, and it will only count as one option.
After the player is out of options, or three seasons in which he has been moved from the Majors to the Minors - beginning with the next season, the player has to clear waivers in order to be sent to the minors. A player with five years of Major League experience has to consent to be placed on waivers.
Since Nieve has played Chutes-n-Ladders with the Astros for three seasons now, in order for Nieve to be sent to Round Rock this season, he would have to be placed on waivers and the other 29 clubs could claim him.
Voila. It basically means you can't play with a player's emotions all four/five years he's under control. And if you can't figure out if a guy is ready after five years, you should let other teams screw with him.
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- CM said...
Great post.......and just to comment about the 'tainted no-hitter' thing........Cubs fans have no class, and to me, that will always be a tainted no-hitter.
Remember the Cubs fans holding up signs in Wrigley Park II (I mean Miller Park, sorry) that said "Thanks Ike"? I'm not kidding, a typical class-less Cubs fans was holding up that sign.
A relative of mine died in Hurricane Ike........and the Cubs fans think it's just a big advantage to them that they got a couple more home games.
I will never ever forgive the Cubs or their fans for last season - or the tainted no-hitter.
- February 2, 2009 at 11:31 AM
- The Constable. said...
Great comment. I think every team has their own section of fans who could be saddled with the "jackass" label. It looks like Astros County would fall under that same label for some Cubs fans, and that's fine. A large majority of Cubs fans are fine, upstanding people.
But I agree that the circumstances regarding the Miller Park debacle should be taken more seriously. And Drayton deserves a large share of that blame for agreeing to it in the first place. It was a big deal to be put through that situation.
I'm also terribly sorry about your family - I think anyone who has family in the Houston area was impacted in a way that baseball can't completely heal.
The ribbing about the "stupid, tainted no-hitter" comment was meant in jest, but you cannot deny that weekend was stressful for the players - outside of a September wild card chase.
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Could Selena Gomez have forgiven Justin Bieber for all his crazy pants antics over the past few months? You better Belieb it (sorry, sorry). No really, Gomez and Bieber were caught kissing in Oslo, Norway this weekend.
And this was no "we're just friends" peck on the check. There was Real kissing. Lips, tongue, the whole nine. Plus they were reportedly holding hands and hugging.
Add all this to the fact that Selena flew to see the Biebs in Norway, where he's doing a series of concerts, and the picture of Selena that the 19-year-old singer has kept as wallpaper on his cellphone, and it's pretty much confirmed that these two are back together ... or pretty darn close.
So does this kiss mean what we think it means?
Is crazy Justin Bieber going back in the closet? Will he finally go back to being the sainted teenage singer who gets Jesus tattooed on his bod and would go to the ends of the earth to defend his mom?
I can almost guarantee that if Justin wants to be with Selena, he's going to have to straighten out.
Although she's now in her 20s (almost 21,where has the time gone?!) and slowly choosing more adult roles -- Spring Breakers being a major departure from the likes of Ramona and Beezus -- Gomez has been careful not to alienate the little girl fans who made her who she is, or their parents. She has meticulously crafted an image that's quite the opposite of the child star gone wild show that Bieber has been putting on lately.
Which makes their sudden reunion rather curious ... and potentially life-changing for the Biebs.
More From The Stir: Justin Bieber Is Tired of Being a Mama's Boy
It could be that Bieber's people know being associated with her could be like a quick fixer upper for his image and asked her nicely to come back and make nice just for the public relations boost. She seems like a nice enough girl that she might do it for the sake of helping out an old friend.
Or it could be that Justin's promised to stop being a jerk, and she's back because she really missed him.
Either way, you can pretty much expect Selena won't keep on kissing Justin in public unless he follows through and cleans up his act. And if he's smart, he's going to listen.
I don't know about you, but I've missed that old Justin, impossibly perfect as he was. Because if he was annoying, he's got nothing on the kid we've seen lately, who makes light of Anne Frank's struggles during the Holocaust and drives like an idiot.
So what do you think? Is Selena back in Justin's life for love or just to lend a hand to help clean up his image?
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Sean Alfino advanced to the NCAA West Preliminary as a member of the 4x100 relay ... ran the opening leg as the team finished 20th in a time of 42.09 ... reached the final of the 100 meters at the Big West Championships ... placed sixth in a time of 10.88 ... ran a season-best 10.77 to finish fifth in the prelims ... clocked an indoor season-best 6.96 in the 60 meters at the UW Invitational.
Alfino spent two seasons on the track & field team at Moorpark College in Moorpark, Calif. ... was the Western State Conference 100 meter champion ... best time in the 100 meters was 10.74 and best time in the 200 was 21.74 ... the Raiders won the Western State Conference in 2009 ... also ran on the 4x100 relay team ... earned his Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies.
Prepped at Rio Mesa High School in Oxnard, Calif. ... competed in the 100 and 200 meters as well as the 4x100 relay for the Spartans track squad ... was named Most Valuable Track & Field Athlete in 2008 ... the Spartans won the Pacific View League championship in 2008 ... best times were 10.72 in the 100 and 21.68 in the 200 ... graduated in 2008.
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A K-9 team tracked the suspect to nearby Maides Avenue, where it encountered the unrestrained dog.
Wilmington police fatally shot a dog Tuesday night during a street-to-street search for a driver who reportedly fled when officers tried to pull him over, an official said.
Lucy Crockett, a spokeswoman for the Wilmington Police Department, said officers shot the unleashed dog after it tried to attack a police K-9 team involved in the search.
The incident began about 9:43 p.m. Tuesday when an officer ran a tag and the car's owner came back as having a suspended license. After the officer activated his blue lights, the driver pulled into a driveway in the 400 block of Evans Street, jumped out of the car and ran toward Clay Street, Crockett said.
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The dog's breed was not immediately clear. Police reports describe it as a pit bull, however photographs provided to the StarNews suggest something else.
In any case, the dog, Crockett said in a media advisory, "went nose to nose with the K-9, as the handler tried to pull the K-9 away.
"Another officer tried to make the pit bull back off," she continued. "But the pit bull attacked the K-9, going first for his face and then trying to bite his throat." So an officer shot the dog to stop the attack.
The police department is reviewing this latest incident, a routine that unfolds any time police fire their guns.
A neighbor on Maides Avenue said the dog was "the friendliest dog in the neighborhood.
"That dog goes right to the mailbox doing his business and doesn't go out of that yard," Abdul Akbar said. "The dog has a tendency when he sees another dog to want to play. Everybody knows that dog."
Akbar said the yard is unfenced, but the dog doesn't leave its boundaries. He said the owner let the dog out to use the bathroom, and then it was shot four times by police.
The driver who fled escaped and was still at large Wednesday afternoon.
Brian Freskos: 343-2327
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Please bless my son Howard with the Christian woman you have prepared to be his wife. Please bless him with speed and finances to finish building his home. Bless him win ever growing Faith.
Thank you, Precious Lord, for hearing a Mother's prayers of concern for her children, the wonderful gifts you have given to me and my husband. I adore you and praise you, My Dear Lord.
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In the Most Powerful Name, Jesus I pray! Shalom
Prayer/Praise My prayer request is for my friendship to be restored, we had a misunderstanding, my prayer request is for Jesus to soften Matt's heart to understand, forgive, and speak to me again.Thank you for praying.
Prayer/Praise Dear Heavenly Father, I praise and thank you for the forgiveness of sin and everlasting life through your son Jesus Christ. Please, Dear Lord, bless your children, the people of Jerusalem that they may accept you as their savior and be granted salvation through your grace and love. I pray that You would bless and protect them. Please also bless the Ten Boom's and the work they do and have done for many years. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen.
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I am also seeking a job as a Registered Nurse i feel like my way in trying to get this job feels blocked.
I am hoping Jesus and mary can assist me and also open the correct doors for me.
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Prayer/Praise Please pray for my daughters boyfriend to find a job very soon. She is pregnant. Please pray for her baby to be healthy as well. Please pray my on line friend Gaye accepts Christ as her savior. Thank you! God Bless.
Prayer/Praise My 18 year old daughter Madison was hired to work at a summer camp for people with disabilities in California. We live in Texas. This first week of camp she became I'll with a bad respiratory infection and horrible asthma issues. The camp administration decided she needed to come home. She is disappointed and feels like a failure. Please pray for Madison and door me as her Mom to guide and support her. She is flying home this afternoon. Pray for her health,her faith as she is doubting God's plan for her life and for God's provision of another summer job.
Blessings and much thanks! Mary
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Prayer/Praise For my brother in laws family we lost him unexpected yesterday due to an accident at work.
Prayer/Praise dat het werk van corrie ten boom verdere voortgang mag hebben en ieder zich mag bekeren tot het christendom
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Prayer/Praise Heavenly Father I praise you for our freedoms and the privilege to share our prayers here together. I would pray that Your love and peace would be spread over Jerusalem and over the Jewish people, and over our whole world. I pray that all Your people will embrace the grace that You would bestow upon them if only they would seek and allow it in their lives. And that they would remember Your message of love and forgiveness. In Jesus name I pray.
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Prayer/Praise That my husband Frank will find Jesus and will repent and find salvation in Christ.
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Prayer/Praise That my family would be filled with the Love of Jesus and we would be bold to share the Gospel with others. Also that the enemy would be rebuked, and God would provide for us. That God would plant us as He has said, and unforgiveness would be taken away as we forgive those who have hurt us. I would like to have money enough to give. But if that doesn't happen that I would give of myself to charities to help others.
Thankyou Mary Grimshaw
Prayer/Praise May God wrap Jerusalem and the Jewish people in His loving arms and fulfill his covenants with them (as I know He will). Thank you, Lord!
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Prayer/Praise Traveling to India and July 20th in prayer for God's power, mercies, and work to be accomplished in me and through me while there.
Open doors and Divine appointments
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Prayer/Praise As the Lord has given me Muslim women to befriend, over the past 4 years one women is about to graduate from University.This has been a long and very painful/emotional journey,with domestic/emotion/physical abuse.....pray for her as one door closes,many others will open..... we pray together in the Name of Jesus.. I know His hand is upon her.... Bless you and thanks.
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Prayer/Praise Breakthrough with God to find my true Ministry in Jesus. Paid job wanted. Healing the family tree of Depression & Anxiety.
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Prayer/Praise I am in a lot of pain in my right jaw & right forehead. I have had 3 back surgeries & may need another. I am done with my Jr. Year in college(56) years old & I am worried about my grades. Please pray for answers about these. I am a saved man by the blood of Jesus. God bless.
Prayer/Praise Hello,
Please pray for:
0. Poland, freedom from religion to God through Jesus Christ,
0. Church in the USA - Matt. 3.12
1. stirring up the service to the God for me, my wife Dorothy, our daughter Ann,
our sons Peter and Daniel - "..but as for me and my house, we will
serve the Lord" Joshua 24.15
2. God's will and wisdom for me and my family; specially for learning in school for Daniel,working for Edmund, Dorothy, Peter (also God's direction for his life) and Ann( Ann needs husband),
3. God's order in my work. Blessings and the knowledge of Jesus Christ for my bosses.
Thank you.
Edmund Krzeminski
United States
Prayer/Praise Loving Heavenly Father, thank you for loving us and providing all that we need. The world always seems to find a reason to persecute your people, so if it is your will to end persecution, I pray your will, but please grant us the strength to stand in time of persecution for your Name's sake. May each of us show the light of your love and forgiveness to our persecutors that Corrie showed to hers. I want to stand before you someday and hear your words, 'well done, good and faithful servant.' Help us all to stand. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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Prayer/Praise Dear Lord, Please help me to love others the way you love me. Please help me to forgive others the way you forgive me. Lord I humbly ask that you would protect your chosen people the Jewish nation in Israel and Holland from harm. Send your mighty angels to guard them. Please end all hatred and cruelty and draw people to your love and SALVATION! Help me to show love and prayer for Israel and Holland Jewish people in prayer daily.
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Prayer/Praise Dear Lord, I want Your help in my life. I want to do Your will for me and my life. But I don't know how. I have had and do have lots going on in my life. Often it is hard to fit You in, other than church on Sunday and Wednesday. I feel a pull but I don't know from where, or what I need to be doing. Lord, I pray for this country and other countries. You know what each of us are capable of and how best to achieve them. Thank You God for Your love. In Jesus name, amen.
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Prayer/Praise Father i want to be used by You, like Corrie, i surrender my whole life to You Lord, Your will be done. Lord allow me to help You, help the apple of Your eye!! I want to be used by You, so my prayer is that the Lord will use me and that He will make me bold and courageous in You!! That like Casper said, You will supply the "ticket" right when it is needed!!!
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Prayer/Praise Father, in Jesus' name, I plead for the safety and protection of Israel and for Jewish people all over the world. Father, by Your Spirit, bring them to a heartfelt knowledge of You and the sacrifice You provided for their salvation through Jesus' blood on the cross. Give them spiritual eyes to see the miracle of new birth found in the Savior. Father, I ask You to open the eyes of America so we may repent of our corporate sin in leaving You out of our lives and government. Forgive us and heal our land. In the blessed name if Jesus, I pray. Amen
Prayer/Praise God Bless! I pray His will be done and Jesus 2nd coming be quick. In Jesus name.
Prayer/Praise Thank you Heavenly Father for the Ten Boom family, for their faith in ministering to the needs of the Jewish people, and introducing them to Jesus. Dear Lord bring your Peace to Israel. May the people of America allow their hearts to be opened anew to Your word and accept you as Lord and Savior
Prayer/Praise PLEASE PRAY FOR MY MINISTRY OF BIBLE-TEACHING TO SPREAD FOR HIS GLORY SPECIALLY AMONG KANNADA PEOPLE OF KARNATAKA INDIA.PLEASE PRAY FOR MY WIFE'S HEALTH
Prayer/Praise Hello,
Please pray for:
0. Poland, freedom from religion to God through Jesus Christ,
0. Church in the USA - Matt. 3.12
1. stirring up the service to the God for me, my wife Dorothy, our daughter Ann,
our sons Peter and Daniel - "..but as for me and my house, we will
serve the Lord" Joshua 24.15
2. God's will and wisdom for me and my family; specially for learning in school for Daniel,working for Edmund, Dorothy, Peter (also God's direction for his life) and Ann( Ann needs husband),
3. God's order in my work. Blessings and the knowledge of Jesus Christ for my bosses.
Thank you.
Edmund Krzeminski
Prayer/Praise Praise Jesus, thanks be to God, most high. Please pray for me to rely on Him even more, as I grieve the loss of a loved one.
Prayer/Praise that the peace of Yeshua will reign in the hearts of your chosen people. That they will know the peace that only comes through the salvation knowledge of the Lord of Lords and King of Kings. I pray for Your peace and abundant grace that is available to Jew and Gentile, who are grafted and bound together into the vine, be made real through your precious Holy Spirit. I pray for the peace of Jerusalem and its people.
Prayer/Praise this is a praise. I have been a believer for 30+ years now, not raised in a Christian home and I was saved at 30 years of age. This women, her quotes, her books, DVD's have always been an inspiration to me. I can't wait to meet her in glory
prayer request; that my 91 year old mom would come to know Jesus and that a heavenly home awaits her. For her to be shown that the Lord Jesus is NOT "the man upstairs" thank you
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Prayer/Praise Thank you God for your precious people. Thank you for all the Jews from the beginning of time. May there always be peace and prosperity within the great Jerusalem Walls. God Bless the Jews and God Bless the Booms and their organization. In Jesus precious and Holy name Amen.


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Just call me the Stealthy Cannibal.
Didnt even do it on purpose! In fact, the whole point was to be seen! Saturday was opening season for guns here in the Sunshine State. I didnt make it to the formal campgrounds because of a late start after work and traffic on the way to the trailhead. So, knowing the guns would be out and about I decided to camp right off the trail. Nice to wake with visible blazes on both sides of you.
Well, at about 5:20 I was laying there waiting for the sun to come up. My hiking buddy, in a tent, was apparently doing the same thing. Next thing we know there is what I will call a call that could not have been more than 15 feet away. This was a bad call; really bad. I dont even know what the heck this guy was trying to call for! It was so bad that even though I was concerned about his proximity, I laughed out loud. My buddy was in her tent giggling too! I guess we hurt this fellas ego and we heard him immediately go through the bush away from us.
However, the whole thing left me a little rattled to have a hunter that close to a site that was about as non-stealth as you can get. I left my pack hanging very visibly with my orange blaze vest over it. We all know how stealthy those bright tents are ! Based on his skills (or lack there of) with a call, I assume this was an inexperienced hunter. However, it has me thinking of a Blaze Orange tarp. Anybody have a tarp that they use during hunting season, or do yall just take your chances?


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Fedro necesitaba un nuevo diseño de otro y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 16 diseños de 7 diseñadores freelance.
We are launching a new art/science studying the impact of "talks" on social change.
How the art of talking can solve problems and change lifes.
Talkology studies talks 360° and several fields (public speaking, content, locations, audience, etc.) and try to discover common patterns for talks capable of positevely impact our society.
We'll study both speakers and the audience producing research and tools to collect data.
We need good diagram/map to easily explain to all the people what talkology is and which fields analyse.
Audience are all the people involved in one or more of the fields covered by Talkology. Also speakers, event organizers, conferences audience, journalists..
The diagram will be the first impact for all new users.
It's fundamental to explain with just one image what is Talkology.
The fields we cover and research (speakers+audience) we'll launch.
We have designed the attached map but we need it to be transformed in a good visual (adding also some good creativity!).
3d images will be preferred.
We need an image that we can upgrade since the attached file is just a first draft and we'll need to often edit it.
We finally are looking for something like this:
Other examples of very map/diagrams around are:
_More colours > to separate each area (content, audience, communcation..)
Keep this image as a good example:
_Speaker, content, communication and Audience, When, Where
are 2 groups and must be on opposite sides (for example, speaker on the left audience on right pf the image)
_Speakers research and audience research are 2 kind of reasearches that will be done and must be separated from all the rest (let's say, talkology is the 2 groups of Speaker and Audience, while Speakers research and audience research are the results of studies done)
_Images are very good for each area!
Speaker image has to be an icon of a man talking, Audience image has to be an icon of crowd (more people listening)


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When a man lays his penis on top of someone elses head, or shoulder, usualy from behind in order to cause surprise.
If you are hanging with some dudes, an atlas will lighten up any conversation
by Spencer Mahan December 19, 2005
Rapture's proletariat hero from Bioshock. He came down to Rapture in order to find a better life for his wife, Moira and their wee-baby Patrick. He got a posse to roll deep with on December 31, 1959, when they rushed into the Kashmir Restaurant. The actions Atlas preformed once inside the restaurant were EXTREMELY cold-blooded. Slaying all the rich and wealthy denizens of Rapture - taking no prisoners. Once his cause appeared desperate he arranged for the son of Rapture's founder, Andrew Ryan, to return to the city, this way Atlas could control him to assassinate his own father. Atlas stands as a true pimp of his time.
Kid playing Bioshock: "Where's Atlas?"
Friend watching: "There he is! The switch opened up the door from Arcadia, and let him into the submarine bay!"
Kid playing Bioshock: "What was he doing there?"
Friend watching: "BEING ICE COLD!"
Friend watching: "There he is! The switch opened up the door from Arcadia, and let him into the submarine bay!"
Kid playing Bioshock: "What was he doing there?"
Friend watching: "BEING ICE COLD!"
by Atlas Shrugged July 19, 2008
an acronym derived from one of the greatest animated programs ever conceived, Avatar: The Last Airbender.
by absolutebob July 17, 2008
Then, from across the field, Jonson caught a sight that filled him with utter terror. Smiling back at his Catapault was the white sculled head of an Atlas. With a flash of the hip mounted muzzle, a Gauss slug was set free. Jonson knew it was all over.
by Storm the Fox July 19, 2003
atlas was a titan in greek myph, affter betraying zeus in the great war he was sentenced to hold the world on his sholders till the end of time
i hold the world on my sholders becuse i betray a man and fight with my borthers i am atlas the titan
by ruixx August 13, 2008
Of the two, he is the shorter, blue eyed testing unit of the Cooperative Testing Initiative made by GLaDOS after her mistrust in humans after the events of Portal 1 to solve tests in the Valve game Portal 2. Best friend of P-Body, the taller orange eyed Cooperative Testing Initiative testing unit.
Atlas and P-Body
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P-Body and Atlas
by Al Kapwn April 20, 2011
Big Al. Say Atlas, and every MechWarrior thinks of the various faces they've seen painted on its huge head. Say Atlas again, and they will tell you of the time they were lucky to escape from one.
That Atlas has to be Morgan.
Bloody Hell, that's an Atlas.
Bloody Hell, that's an Atlas.
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- 24. sunglasses emoji 😎
- 25. daddy time
- 27. Lukaku
- 28. ice grill
- 29. Mackinaw Peaches
- 30. Dutch Kiss