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Thread: Neck and L-shoulder pain
3/28/2012 1:09pm, #31
I have issues with what you post.
1. You can't actually SEE "pinched nerves" on X-rays. X-ray findings may INDICATE nerve root entrapments, but quite often the X-ray findings don't match the symptoms. All you can see is whether the hole between the vertebrae the nerve root exits the spinal cord from has been narrowed, and if you're a young gentleman with no history of serious accidents involving your neck, it shouldn't be. If he was talking about a disc herniation being visible on X-rays, he's talking out his ass. You need MRI for that ****. How old are you and have you had any serious accidents in the past?
2. Lack of neck curve isn't some type of OMIGODGONNADIEAIIE issue. It simply means the weight distribution of your head on your neck may be worse than somebody with a better curve, making you a bit more susceptible to developing neck pain, but in itself it doesn't really mean much. Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15855907
3. I am quite concerned that he showed you a picture of a "healthy" neck. As stated before, X-rays can't really show "neck pain" very well unless it's caused by something extremely obvious like fractures or arthritis. The X-rays of a completely pain free person and one with excruciating neck pain may be virtually identical and show no abnormalities.
I have heard before of chiropractors showing patients pictures of "healthy" necks compared to their own in order to scare them into having treatment for skeletal conditions that really require rehabilitation rather than manipulation. This may be the case, as you said you left feeling "scared."
4. "2x/week for a 2-4 weeks" is pretty standard for chiropractic management of a complaint of what I gather your problem to be. It is normal to be a bit sore after having your joints clicked. I am concerned, however, if he wanted you to come in for prolonged periods of time or even indefinitely, which some chiropractors have people do when they don't really need it.
Myself, I get adjusted when I'm in pain. Once out of pain, I don't visit one. Do you go to the doctor when you feel fine?
These are my concerns. Did the adjustments make you feel any better? Did he address the trigger points in your shoulder? If you feel better, sure, keep going for a little while until you feel fine, then decline coming in for a million years "for maintenance."
PT is a great idea once your pain levels have gone down, by the way, although you could probably give doctors a pass. Doctors are very well educated, but the extent of their expertise in spinal pain of non-pathological origin usually boils down to "take this painkiller" and "see this physiotherapist."
5/31/2012 2:02am, #32
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Some of the minor injuries can be treated at home. You can place the ice in a plastic bag and wrap it with a towel, and then apply to the injured area for some time. Also do not apply heat for 7-8 days after an injury, because it can increase the swelling in the injured area. You can get solution of your problem at Scoliosis-treatments.com


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text: Hi Shawn,Thanks for taking this up. Would you share your testcases as well?On 06/22/2011 12:19 PM, Shawn Bohrer wrote:> commit 7485d0d3758e8e6491a5c9468114e74dc050785d (futexes: Remove rw> parameter from get_futex_key()) in 2.6.33 introduced a user-mode> regression in that it additionally prevented futex operations on a> region within a read only memory mapped file. For example this breaks> workloads that have one or more reader processes doing a FUTEX_WAIT on a> futex within a read only shared mapping, and a writer processes that has> a writable mapping issuing the FUTEX_WAKE.> > This fixes the regression for futex operations that should be valid on> RO mappings by trying a RO get_user_pages_fast() when the RW> get_user_pages_fast() fails so as not to slow down the common path of> writable anonymous maps and bailing when we used the RO path on> anonymous memory.> > Patch based on Peter Zijlstra's initial patch with modifications to only> allow RO mappings for futex operations that need VERIFY_READ access.> > Signed-off-by: Shawn Bohrer <firstname.lastname@example.com>> ---> > Interestingly this patch also allows doing a FUTEX_WAIT on a RO private> mapping.I don't see any harm in this.> Where my tests on 2.6.18 show that this used to wait> indefinitely. Performing a FUTEX_WAIT on a RW private mapping waits> indefinitely in 2.6.18, 3.0.0, and with this patch applied. It is> unclear to me if this is a good thing or a bug.> > kernel/futex.c | 38 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++------------> 1 files changed, 26 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-)> > diff --git a/kernel/futex.c b/kernel/futex.c> index fe28dc2..e8cd532 100644> --- a/kernel/futex.c> +++ b/kernel/futex.c> @@ -218,6 +218,8 @@ static void drop_futex_key_refs(union futex_key *key)> * @uaddr: virtual address of the futex> * @fshared: 0 for a PROCESS_PRIVATE futex, 1 for PROCESS_SHARED> * @key: address where result is stored.> + * @rw: mapping needs to be read/write (values: VERIFY_READ,> + * VERIFY_WRITE)> *I'm OK with this, but ideally I I'd prefer fshared and rw be replacedwith flags. We already have a FLAGS_SHARED, adding a FLAGS_WRITE wouldbe simple, and most call sites could be updated to send the bare flagsrather than a logical and with FLAGS_SHARED as they do now.> * Returns a negative error code or 0> * The key words are stored in *key on success.> @@ -229,12 +231,12 @@ static void drop_futex_key_refs(union futex_key *key)> * lock_page() might sleep, the caller should not hold a spinlock.> */> static int> -get_futex_key(u32 __user *uaddr, int fshared, union futex_key *key)> +get_futex_key(u32 __user *uaddr, int fshared, union futex_key *key, int rw)> {> unsigned long address = (unsigned long)uaddr;> struct mm_struct *mm = current->mm;> struct page *page, *page_head;> - int err;> + int err, ro = 0;> > /*> * The futex address must be "naturally" aligned.> @@ -262,6 +264,10 @@ get_futex_key(u32 __user *uaddr, int fshared, union futex_key *key)> > again:> err = get_user_pages_fast(address, 1, 1, &page);> + if (err == -EFAULT && rw == VERIFY_READ) {> + err = get_user_pages_fast(address, 1, 0, &page);I verified this is correct .... we ran into a little trouble a whileback mixing up the parameters of get_user_pages_fast. This is correct :)> + ro = 1;> + }> if (err < 0)> return err;> > @@ -316,6 +322,11 @@ again:> * the object not the particular process.> */> if (PageAnon(page_head)) {> + if (ro) {> + err = -EFAULT;> + goto out;> + }This if block needs a comment as to why RO anonymous pages trigger afailure. In fact... I thought you said with this patch FUTEX_WAIT waitsindefinitely on RO private mappings? This test suggests that itshouldn't. Are you testing this via glibc pthread_mutexes? If so, and ifI remember correctly, glibc loops forever on -EFAULT here, unfortunately.> +> key->both.offset |= FUT_OFF_MMSHARED; /* ref taken on mm */> key->private.mm = mm;> key->private.address = address;> @@ -327,9 +338,11 @@ again:> > get_futex_key_refs(key);> > + err = 0;Shouldn't this be 0 anyway? If it was non-zero, you would have jumped toout: earlier, right?<snip/>Thanks,-- Darren HartIntel Open Source Technology CenterYocto Project - Linux Kernel


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Interfacing With Glass Calculator LCD displays. Answered
I have a bunch of those glass calculator LCD displays laying around at home and I was wondering if anyone had figured out a way to use them as regular LCDs. I have never been able to work with them in the past because they have all used the ribbon cable or foam thing to connect to the PCB. Is there another way that does not involve making a special PCB and enclosure to work with it, like with copper wires and some soldering?
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You need a driver IC to run the screen. These ICs are integrated on the calculator's main board. If you can figure out what IC it uses you can figure out how to interface with it. Unfortunately most of those have the chip under a plastic blob and give no identification markings.


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Is Tyreke Evans a Superstar, an All-Star or Just Average?December 30, 2011
20.1 PPG, 5.8 AST, 5.4 REB and 1.5 STL
Those were the numbers that had Sacramento Kings fans—as well as many NBA stars and fans—hoping for a new superstar in the league.
At 6'6" and over 220 lbs, Tyreke Evans is a specimen. He has incredible handles, as many have seen on YouTube, and a knack for getting into the lane. He is a unique player because he doesn't have superior athleticism, but in the first season he got it done and made players look foolish.
When he put those numbers up on his rookie season, many thought it was only the beginning. But could it be the end as well?
After a disappointing sophomore season—plagued by foot problems that took away his quickness and explosiveness—Evans looked like he was ready to for a potential breakout year in his third season.
The major flaw in his game was his suspect jump shot. Jump shots, though, can be improved through hard work and dedication. That was exemplified by LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook.
All those guys came into the league with below-average jump shots. They are now respectable jumper shooters who give defenses a lot of trouble when they're open.
Tyreke Evans was also known for his wide range and accurate jump shot in high school, when he was recruited heavily by many top schools. However, during his freshman year at the University of Memphis, he lost his stroke and his form.
This past offseason, there have been numerous reports from analysts and writers (including one here from ESPN's Chris Palmer) that Tyreke Evans looked like he lived and breathed in the gym and was working on his jumper.
Without a doubt, Evan's numbers have improved, percentage-wise. Many fans can see that his jumper is still far from respectable.
So what is he? Is he a superstar? Is he an All-Star? Or is he an average basketball player who won't be better than what he is now?
In the first three games of the 2011-2012 NBA season, Tyreke Evans looked like he was on pace to set another 20-5-5 season. With more weapons on the team, it is fair to say that Tyreke Evans does not need to score as much.
His numbers might not jump as much as people think they should. However, it is fair to say that there really isn't a glaring improvement in his game from his first season.
To be fair, he's only played three games, which is a very small sample size. It's really unfair to judge a player's improvement and skill set after just three games.
But those who have watched the Kings play would've really liked to see Tyreke Evans score a streak of big baskets in crunch time. They would have liked to see him score when the team needed an offensive boost, instead of scoring four or five points per quarter.
He also needs to show that his basketball I.Q. is high with the good decisions that are expected from a third-year player. The most obvious display of such improvement will be through his passes; all Kings fans ask for is that he doesn't pass in the air after he drives in with no plan B.
So what's the answer to my title?
The answer is all of the above. But with a heavy lean towards an "average" player—and it really pains me to say this.
For many players, their third year in the league is the "breakout year." Only a full season of basketball will tell if Tyreke Evans has really taken a big step towards being one of the top players in the league.
I am a huge believer, however, that he can one day turn this around and become a dominant player with no glaring weaknesses. Time is running out and everybody can't always be hoping.
He's already an above-average defender. Becoming a mid-range jump shooter would open up his game and make him virtually unstoppable.
He's not Derrick Rose, Dwayne Wade or Russell Westbrook. He's not a supreme athlete with ridiculous speed and vertical leap, but his strength, size and ball control make him a unique player who is tough to handle when he's on.
For the Kings fans out there, let us hope he will be the cornerstone of the franchise. It's hard to imagine him being a failure.
Let's hope that his hard work over the offseason will pay off, that he fills up the stat sheets with great numbers and adds higher number on the win column than in the loss one.
Let us hope that Tyreke Evans, and fellow potential superstar Demarcus Cousins, put us back on the map.
Based on what you've seen for the first three games—and comparing them to his previous two seasons—what do you think?
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I love the picture where Eve has her arm around your other cat:) So sorry for your loss.
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I'm just so sorry, L. Love and hugs to you.
Oh, L. I'm so, so sorry.
Beautifully touching tribute. So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss xxx
Sad, sad, sad. She was so loved.
From a total stranger, for whatever it is worth – I am so so so very very very sorry, to the point of needless word repetition. The other side of love, indeed, when the most terrible, unimaginable thing is the right thing to do. Hugs to you and your family.
I watched this video with Rosalind curled up around my shoulders. She would come sit with you and lean and provide furry love if we lived on that side of the continent.
And, oh, baby Linus! So silly!
My heart aches for you in your loss of Eve! The loss of a pet is so heartbreaking. I'm still grieving for my St. Bernard, Brutus – 3/15/69 to 7/26/80! I guess the hurt never goes away entirely, but the memories help hold us together. I've been reading about Eve for so long in your blog, that I feel a bit of a stab.
Virtual hugs,
I am so, so, sorry for your loss. My DH looks over at me watching this video and says, "whatever that is, it's giving you the feels, I can tell from here." I felt your kitty love all over it.
So sorry to hear.. haven't checked out your blog in a long time, but I remembered Eve. She was obviously a great cat.


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Mark 3:13-19
Intro: This is a special passage. The ministry of Jesus is in full swing. The common people of the area follow Jesus because He preaches the Word of God in power and because He is working miracles for the glory of God. The religious leaders hate Jesus because He refuses to play by their rules and because He exposes them for the hypocrites they are. Our Lord's days are filled with ministry and things are happening at a hectic pace.
These verses find Jesus taking some time out of His frantic schedule. He takes the time to commune with His Father and to choose the twelve men who will be His representatives to the lost sheep of Israel.
I said this passage was special and it is because it reminds us that anyone who will follow the Lord can be used by the Lord. As we look at the kind of men Jesus chose and used in those days it gives us hope in these days. If Jesus can use men like these in the manner that He did, then surely He can use you and me in these days. If you are saved, I want you to know that you have a place in the Lord's service.
Let's look into these verses and observe the blessings revealed here as we consider the subject of The Choosing Of The Twelve.
I. v. 13 THE MASTER
(Ill. In this first verse of our text, the focus is on the Lord Jesus Christ. He has stepped aside from His public work for a time of solitude. He has left the crowds so that He might call His disciples. Let's look in on the truths revealed here.)
A. A Time Of Special Communion Mark just tells us that Jesus goeth up into a mountain. Luke is a bit more specific. He tells us that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God, Luke 6:12. Jesus is about to ordain twelve men who will be His spokesmen, His representatives to the people of Israel. This is a big decision and Jesus wants to be sure that He knows the mind of the Father. Thus, He sought a private place and spent the night in prayer seeking His Father's will.
(Ill. What a lesson for us! Jesus, God the Son, God in the flesh, felt the need to commune with God the Father before He made a big decision. Jesus took time out of His busy schedule to spend a protracted time in prayer. Jesus saw the great need of reaching up to the Father for the help He needed day by day.
The fact that Jesus made prayer a priority in His life highlights our own need to seek the Lord in prayer. We are not God in the flesh. We are not the Savior and Redeemer of humanity. We are just a group of people that should have been sent to Hell. But, God in His great grace and mercy reached out to us and saved us from our sins. He brought us into His family and gave unto us the privilege of prayer. Just a brief glimpse at prayer and the promises attached to it is enough to showcase its importance in our lives.
· God has promised to hear our prayers – Jer. 33:3; Isa. 65:24.
· God has promised to answer our prayers – Matt. 7:7-8; John 16:23.
· God uses our prayers to accomplish His will in the world – James 5:16-18.
· God knows what you are going to ask before you ask it. Since that is true, some people have wondered about the need to pray. After all, God is only going to do what He pleases to do. Your prayers and mine change nothing! So why pray? Have you ever thought that the whole end of prayer might be prayer itself? Have you ever considered the truth that God commands us to pray because He longs for fellowship and communion with people like us? He desires for us to pray so that we might spend time in His presence. And time spent in His presence is well spent!
· Of course, the more time you spend with Him, the more you begin to think like Him. After a while, you only ask for those things that you know will glorify Him. Thus, communion with God brings closeness to God and that is His primary desire for your life. (Ill. Micah 6:8, "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
· Let me just encourage you to be a man or woman of prayer! Seek the Lord and seek Him often. Nothing will develop your life anymore than prayer.
B. A Time Of Sovereign Choice There had been great multitudes following Jesus as He moved from place to place and ministered. Now, He chooses twelve men from among those vast multitudes to be His disciples. He had already called them to follow Him. We saw that with Peter, Andrew, James, John and Matthew. Now, He calls them to a special place of service.
Matthew 10:2 tells us that these men were set aside and were called "apostles. This world speaks of One sent with orders. It refers to a representative of the king; one who speaks with the king's authority; one who must not be ignored. Jesus handpicked these twelve men and sent them out with His message.
Why did He call these men and not other men? Why were these singled out for this great honor? Was it something they possessed that other men lacked? Were they especially spiritual and close to the Lord? Did He know that they would make great preachers?
The Bible says "He called unto Him whom He would. There was nothing special in these men. As we will see in a minute, they were common men with common deficiencies and common problems. So, why did He call them? Because He wanted to! It was sovereign choice that He made based on His Own Will.
(Ill. May I just say that it is a privilege to be chosen by Him! you will notice that when He called, they came! That is how this thing works!
· First, He called me to come to Him for salvation. His call would not go away and it would not be denied. When I came to Him by faith and asked Him to save me, He did just that. Praise His name, He came into my life and changed it completely and made me a new creature, Eph. 2:1-10; 2 Cor. 5:17. I didn't deserve even that, but He gave me more!
· Then, He came calling me to preach His Word. Again, His call came and it would not go away! What an honor it is to be called to handle the Word of God! It is a privilege to be one of His preachers!
· You might not be a preacher, but He has called you to serve Him too! In fact, He calls every person He saves into His service, Eph. 2:10; James 2:18. When He saved you, He gifted you and gave a place in the body of Christ, 1 Cor. 12:7-26. I encourage you to seek His face, find your gifts and get busy for Jesus!
· Ill. Jesus could have chosen a thousand different ways to get His work done on the earth. He could have used angels. He could have done it Himself. He could have created a special race of people to do it. Wait! That's just what He did! He saved us out of our sins and created us as a special race to do His will on the earth!
· He chose you! Get busy and serve Him. His call will not go away, Rom. 11:29.
II. v. 14-15 THE MISSION
(Ill. These two verses tell us what the Lord expected these twelve men to do. These two verses establish a pattern of ministry that continues to this day. These verses also reveal a priority in ministry that we must not ignore.)
A. Involved Discipleship that they should be with Him This phrase highlights every disciples first priority: being with Jesus.
The Lord called these men to follow Him in a relationship of personal fellowship. He wanted to teach them His ways, and that required closeness. He wanted them to learn from Him and that required closeness. He wanted to train them by personal example, and that required closeness. Most of all, He wanted them just to be with Him because He loved them, and He desired their fellowship!
Being with Jesus should be the first priority in each of our lives. If we would be like Him, then we must spend time with Him. If we would serve Him like He desires, then we must spend time with Him.
There is nothing as important in your life as time spent with Jesus! The time you spend with Him in the closet of prayer is worth more than all the gold in the world. The time spent feeding in the green pastures of His Word is worth more than all the diamonds in the world. The time spent in His presence as you walk through your day is more valuable than all the wealth of the universe. Nothing compares to being with Him!
(Ill. We are as close to Him as we want to be! He has promised us that we can get as close as we like, James 4:8. I would like to be as close as John the Beloved was at the last supper, John 13.
He was close enough to hear the heartbeat of the Savior; to feel His breath on His hair; to hear His still, small voice and He revealed divine secrets. Intimacy on that level is available to all those who desire it.
Here is His promise to us: "And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart, Jer. 29:13. You can be as close to the Lord as you desire! Stop holding back and get close to Jesus.
B. Involved Declaration Jesus called these men to go forth to preach. The word preach means to act as a herald; to sound forth the message of the King. Jesus handpicked these men and called them to take His message to the nation of Israel. What was the message they were to preach? It was the same message that Jesus Himself had been preaching. It was the Gospel of the Kingdom.
It was the good news that God had sent His Son into the world to be their Savior of sinners. It was a message of hope, peace and blessing. The disciples were to take this message to the people and call them to come to Jesus. What a great and high calling they received!
(Ill. We all know that not everyone is called to be a preacher. In fact, some of the people who claim to be preachers have never been called of God to that position. Some have called themselves. Others have been called by mom, dad, grandma or grandpa. Others have been called by the church.
You can tell when God calls a man. When God calls a preacher three things will be true: 1.) God will use that man by opening doors for him to preach; 2.) God will speak through the preacher to feed His sheep; 3.) God will make the preacher fruitful by saving souls under his preaching. That's how you will know.
Now, while God only calls some to be preachers; He calls all His children to be witnesses! When He saved you, He placed His Spirit within you. When the Spirit came in, He gave you a testimony share and a commission to share it, Acts 1:8. So, while you may never stand in a pulpit and preach a sermon, you can still preach the Gospel everywhere you go to every creature you encounter, Mark 16:15. Jesus still wants His disciples to declare His message!)
C. Involved Demonstration The preaching ministry of these men was to be accompanied by miracles. They were given the power to heal the sick and to cast out devils. These were sign gifts. They were given this power to validate their ministry to the people they preached to. The people knew that Jesus was a Healer and that He had power over demonic spirits. When the disciples came preaching and demonstrating that same power, the people knew that their message was real and that they were truly the servants of the Lord Jesus Christ.
(Ill. In our day, we do not have those same signs following our ministries any longer. Oh, some people on TV and elsewhere claim to be able to heal and such, but they are charlatans and liars! If they can heal let them follow the New Testament model and heal whoever they meet that needs healing like Jesus and the disciples did, Ill. John 5:1-10; Acts 3:1-9.
We do not need the sign gifts to validate our message. Why? The sign gifts were designed to speak to the Jewish people to let them know that their Messiah had come, 1 Cor. 14:22. Today, our message is validated by the lives Jesus changes by His grace.
Every time He saves a soul and delivers a sinner from the grip of his or her sins, He is validating His message. Every time and alcoholic or drug addict is set free, He validates His message. Every time a marriage is put back together He validates His message. Every time a redeemed saint of God can stand and give testimony to the live-changing, soul-saving power of the Lord Jesus Christ He validates His message!
I am saying that we are seeing greater miracles today than the disciples were able to perform! Every time these doors open; every morning when we rise; every day that we live is a powerful demonstration of the power and presence of our God!)
III. v. 16-19 THE MEN
(Ill. These last verses tell us the names of the men Jesus chose to be His disciples. In reality, each of these men deserves a separate sermon, but time will not allow for that right now. Today, we will content ourselves with just gleaning the barest of facts about them.)
A. Their Names We will move through this list of names and learn a little about each of the disciples.
· Simon This is his Hebrew name. It means a rock or stone. Jesus changes his name to Peter. This is a Greek name and it also means rock or stone. Peter was the leader of the group. He was a fisherman with a family. He was outspoken and opinionated. He failed the Lord in a very public manner, but he humbled himself and was restored. He was used of the Lord is a mighty way in the early church.
· James He was a fisherman. He was a member of the Lords inner circle. James, Peter and John were singled out for a special time of ministry three times: when the daughter of Jairus was raised from the dead; when Jesus was transfigured; and when Jesus went a little farther into Gethsemane to pray. James was a great leader in the early church, serving as its first Pastor. He was the first of the Apostles to be put to death for his faith in the Lord.
· John He was the brother of James, also a member of that inner circle. John was known as the Beloved Disciple. He was a mighty influence in the early church, writing five books of the New Testament. John was the only Apostle not put to death for his faith, but he was persecuted, imprisoned and banished to a desert island.
These two brothers were nicknamed "Boanerges by the Lord Jesus. This name means the sons of thunder. This name fits because they had violent tempers, even wanting to pray down fire on a village that refused to receive the Lord Jesus, Luke 9:52-56. They also had a little bit of selfish ambition because they asked Jesus for a place of special prominence in the Kingdom, Mark 10:35-40.
· Andrew He was the brother of Peter. He had been a fisherman before he came to Christ and every time he appears in the Gospel record, he is bringing someone to Jesus. Andrew was a powerful witness for the Lord Who saved him.
· Philip Not much is known about Philip. Jesus calls him in John 1:43. Immediately Philip goes to tell Nathaniel (Bartholomew) about Jesus, John 1:44-45.
· Bartholomew He is also known as Nathaniel. He seems to have been a man with some issues with prejudice, John 1:45-46. He was also a man of honesty and deep religious conviction, John 1:47.
· Matthew Matthew was a Jew named Levi. He had been a tax collector for Rome. He was a controversial choice and was no doubt despised by many of the people, Mark 2:14. But, the Lord called him, saved him and changed his life. Matthew would write the Gospel that bears his name.
· Thomas This man is sometimes condemned as a doubter. We do know that he was loyal to Jesus, even to the point of being willing to die with Him, John 11:16. He was the only disciple not cowering in fear in the upper room on the day Jesus rose from the dead, John 20:25. He was a doubter of the unseen, but he was willing to accept the truth when it was revealed to him, John 20:28.
· James the son of Alphaeus Nothing is known about this man. We do know that his mother was at the cross when Jesus was crucified, John 19:25.
· Thaddaeus Nothing is known about this disciple.
· Simon the Canaanite The word Canaanite translates as word that means zealous. Simon was a revolutionary. He was a Jew sworn to the over throw of the Roman government. He was probably idealistic, proud, radical, outspoken, fiery and fearless.
· Judas Iscariot Judas was the only disciple to come from Judea. He was the treasurer of the group, but he was a thief and a miser, John 12:5-6. Judas was never truly saved and would eventually betray Jesus into the hands of the Jews for thirty pieces of silver, Matt. 26:7-15. He died lost and went to Hell.
Now, some wonder why Jesus chose a man like Judas. The answer to that question is not totally clear. However, Judas had a role to play and he played it perfectly. His sin, his hypocrisy and his betrayal were all a part of God's redemptive plan.
Judas does teach us a valuable lesson. He teaches us that it is possible to look saved and act saved and not be saved at all. It is possible to be deceived in your salvation. That is why you need to heed the words of the Bible and "make your calling and election sure, 2 Pet. 1:10.
B. Their Natures I said at the outset that these men give us hope today. The fact that Jesus was able to use these men with all their weaknesses and failures lets me know that He can use me too.
These men lacked spiritual understanding. They lacked humility. They lacked faith. They lacked commitment. They lacked power. These men were always getting into trouble; missing the point or Christ's teachings; lashing out at people who were different; saying the wrong thing; walking away from their commitment to Jesus; among other failures and problems.
In spite of their weaknesses, the Lord used these men to turn the world upside down for His glory. If He can use them, surely He can use us too! That gives me hope today!
Jesus led them patiently along, filled them with His Spirit and shocked the world with the way He used these men. I am convinced that He can and will use us, if we will place the clay of our lives in His hand and let Him have His way in us for His glory.
Conc: Jesus took twelve ordinary men, saved eleven of them by His grace and made something special out of their lives. He wants to do the same thing in you and me!
If you have never trusted Jesus as your Savior, you need to know that there is a place called Hell. If you die without Jesus you will go there, but it does not have to be that way. If you will come to Jesus, confess you sins and receive Him into your heart, He will save you and prepare you for Heaven. He will make you a disciple.
If you are saved, wouldn't you like to be used of the Lord in a greater fashion? I challenge you to bring your life to Jesus, place it in His hands and ask Him to take you and make a disciple out of you for His glory. If He can use the likes of these twelve men, then surely He can use you.
If He has spoken to your heart, this altar is open. You come as He calls.
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Chapter 14 : Of Right Prats and Epiphanies.
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I'm not really in the mood to update, but I don't want to take my bad moods out on my wonderful readers. Thanks for all of your reviews and your support, you guys. I wouldn't be writing still without you. I hope you enjoy this chapter [looking farther into Penelope Laurent and seeing the reactions of Fred and James to the Slytherin girl], but you'll like tomorrow's chapter even better.
Chapter image of sweet Penelope by _Rose_ at TDA!
All proper young ladies know when they are in the wrong, and they are never angry for things people are justified to do, feel, or say.
"What's with this Holden Wood character?" Penelope asks, closing her Arithmancy textbook and reaching for her navy leather bag. We've talked almost the entire period about whatever came to our mind, and I'm positive that I've found the first girl that didn't drive me completely barmy. She doesn't talk much, especially when compared to me, but when she does, it carries a lot of meaning. She can say things in ten words that I couldn't say in one hundred. "He seems like a right prat, I think. But you act like he's so much worse than just that."
See what I mean? She sums Wood up in just a few simple words. He seems like a right prat. She doesn't talk much, I told you. It's kind of nice. Weasleys talk a lot, and they're usually the only people I ever spend any time around. Until now, of course. This quality of Penelope's, among others, made us get along instantly, and somehow, I've got this weird feeling that she knows me a lot better than she lets on. She seems to understand everything better than you would think she could. Even after only a few hours. It's nice to know I'm not the only girl in the world that isn't meant to have a best friend. The Holden-Wood-can't-stand-her thing is a plus.
"He is a right prat," I inform her matter-of-factly, scooping my satchel up off the ground as I stand up. Our next class- one we share, luckily- is Defense against the Dark Arts, in fifteen minutes. Under the control of Professor William Weasley- also known as my father. I already told her all about my father being the professor, to avoid her being surprised, and of course, that took quite a few words to explain. "In fact, he might be the biggest prat I've ever met in my life. Second only to James, of course."
"James?" she wrinkles her tiny nose for a moment. "Oh, your best mate? The cousin, yes?"
I nod, smiling as we walk out of the class together. She's easily remembered everything I've told her so far, but when she forgets something for a split second, she crinkles her nose. It's funny to watch. She looks like a bunny rabbit. "Yes, that's him. Either way, he's the biggest prat in the entire world. Wood would be truly horrible if he could out-prat Jamesie." I laugh aloud. Really, James isn't as bad as I make him out to be. He's just shallow. That's really his only problem.
The second largest prat in the world has already left. He left the very second Professor Divinity dismissed us, frustrated that I was so entertained by the presence of a Slytherin girl. For once, he didn't try to talk or flirt with me- or snog me! He just left. Thank Merlin. Maybe being angry with me will keep him away for a few days. Ooh, Slytherins are my Wood repellant! Score. Yet another reason to keep the girl around. It'll keep Wood away.
"I need a better explanation than just that, you know," she says as we walk down the hallway towards Defense against the Dark Arts. We're gaining glances from practically everyone who passes us; I notice each one and the confused way their eyes linger on Penelope's green Slytherin crest, but it doesn't faze her at all. Nothing seems to faze Penelope, really. Not the obvious whispers we heard in Arithmancy or the surprised and somewhat rude stares we're getting from passing Gryffindor students. The fact that I'm a Weasley and she's a Slytherin holds no importance in her mind. She continues talking easily, as if she has no idea she's currently the center of everyone's attention. "What has Holden done to you in order to become the second largest prat in the entire world?"
I look at her as if the answer should be obvious. "He snogged me," I whisper. Really, that's the only reason I've got for why I hate Wood so much.
Penelope raises one eyebrow. "That usually makes girls happy. The bloke is rather handsome, you know- although the I-hate-Slytherin act diminishes his good looks exponentially- and most girls would be crazy over him, yeah? Why are you any different?"
"He snogged me!" I'm surprised this isn't making sense to her. Holden Wood is a right prat because he snogged me. That makes sense to me. He snogged me. That makes sense- doesn't it? Maybe I just don't make any sense. That really wouldn't shock me. I'm a confusing soul, especially when it comes to Wood- and Lorcan, but we don't really need to get into that right now. There's far too many thoughts swirling around in my head when Wood is brought into my mind. All I can usually get out of the chaos is, "I hate him because he snogged me." Sounds good enough to me.
"Elaborate. How is snogging you enough to make Holden an utter prat?"
I shrug. I don't know how to elaborate. Luckily for me, my cousin calls out to me from the staircase to our left.
"Dommie!" James yells, waving his arms in the air exuberantly to catch my attention. Lorcan and Fred are on either side of him. Fred looks amused by James and how stupid he looks, and Lorcan is looking awkwardly away from me. James continues waving his arms even though I'm staring right at him. As if I could miss his louder-than-Moaning-Myrtle voice. "Dommie!"
"Yes, James?" I call out, hoping to stop him before he gives himself a heart attack.
"Come up here!"
I look at him curiously. He's clueless, isn't he? He has to come down the staircase in order to make it to class. There's no way I'm letting him skip class on the first day back at Hogwarts. He's stuck, and he needs to get his arse down the staircase. "You idiot, Defense against the Dark Arts is down the hallway. I'm not going up the bloody staircase!"
James laughs aloud. "Well, fine. If you want to be all bossy about it!" He nudges Fred and Lorcan with his elbows, leading the way down the stairs towards Penelope and me.
I'm hoping that unlike everyone else Penelope and I have passed today, James is tolerant and pleased to meet the girl. I really don't want my cousin and best mate to disapprove of Penelope just because she's a Slytherin. Of course, if he's the James I know and love, we might have a bit of a problem. He's stubbornly opinionated about his strong dislike of all Slytherins, no matter who they are. All three of the boys who are heading towards me, one more reluctant than the other two, will hopefully have no problem with me befriending a Slytherin. James and Fred generally do the whole I-hate-Slytherins-just-for-being-Slytherins thing, hence my worries. Of course, Fred is much more open-minded than James is. Much.
When the boys finally land on the ground floor in front of us, James gives Penelope his charming smile. Then, his brown eyes land on the Slytherin crest on her robes, and the smile disappears from his face. Yeah, see what I mean?
Fred is smiling at her, but in a more I've-just-been-captured-by-the-sight-of-this-incredible-girl way. I knew that would happen to him. Fred is too easy to predict. He likes pretty girls, like James, but he's the one that will go for the girls with the milky white complexion and the oddly colored eyes; and, I think he was immediately stricken by the fact that Penelope is beaming at them both, and that she has been since they walked up. One thing I noticed right off about Penelope is that she smiles- all the time. She's exactly the kind of optimistic soul I'd want to pair with Fred. She talks like him, too. Fred seems to be a little lost in staring obviously at her.
Lorcan, of course, barely looks at Penelope; he glances at me quickly before staring off in the distance and refusing to look back. Okay, that's a little unfair. I like him, he likes me. He thinks I don't like him, he gives up on me. I overhear him giving up on me; he sees me and acts as if I don't exist. How does that make it okay to ignore me? It's not as if it's my fault he decided to tell Fred he was giving up on me the second I was in earshot. I deserve a little bit of attention. Ugh. Stupid male gender.
"Am I missing something, Dominique?" James asks rudely. He's aggravated, obviously. He really doesn't like Slytherins. Really. Which is obvious, because he looks downright furious with me. He refuses to even look in Penelope's direction again. How ridiculous. Not unexpected, but definitely ridiculous.
"This is Penelope Laurent. I met her in Arithmancy. She's a Slytherin," I inform the three boys. James stares at me, as if he's amazed that I'm so easily saying those words aloud, and the other two boys ignore him and nod at her in greeting.
"Only Penelope. No nicknames," Penelope says boldly. She's not very timid, even around people she doesn't know. I guess that's how I met her in the first place this morning.
James doesn't even look at Penelope. I'm repressing the urge to curse him.
"That, of course, is James Sirius Potter," I say. "The world's largest arsehole."
Penelope laughs. From my long conversation with her, I noted that she never curses- never. But she doesn't seem bothered whenever I do, either. Not like everyone else. Why couldn't Penelope have moved here in the earlier years, when I really needed a female friend to keep me straight? It would've saved me a lot of trouble. Maybe I would've even talked to Lorcan once or twice.
James glares at me, before looking away from the two girls standing in front of him. I wonder if he knows that being such a close-minded, intolerant prick will get him nowhere in life. It will definitely hurt his chances of ever getting married, most definitely. Not that that would be a big deal to him, but still. He can't just look past the Slytherin thing for a minute and realize that I finally found a friend that isn't a bloke or a bloody cousin?
"The redhead is Mr. Fred Weasley, my second oldest cousin," I add, pointing towards Fred. He nods again at Penelope. I don't think he's capable of saying anything to her. Poor dear. He's infatuated. I prefer his reaction to James', most definitely.
"Pleasure to meet you," Penelope says sincerely to Fred. She doesn't reach out to shake his hand like most people do nowadays, but the smile on her face is as warm as any handshake.
"Yeah," he lets out a short laugh. Awkward moment for Fred; hilarious moment for me. I'm so right. Ah, these two will be perfect for each other. It's been so long since Fred has had a girlfriend. I wonder if Penelope has anything against someone unable to take anything seriously. Probably not. She doesn't seem to take things seriously either. "Quite a pleasure. I apologize for my cousin, by the way. He's a prat."
I roll my eyes. Fred sounds like a blundering idiot. "And the last one is Lorcan Scamander- watch yourself around him, he's a prefect." I let out a playful laugh, expecting Lorcan to laugh with me. When he doesn't, I shoot him a curious look, which he easily deflects.
Penelope turns her charming smile in Lorcan's direction.
He returns it, and I repress the urge to brandish my wand and point it between his silvery eyes. Is he seriously going to blatantly ignore me and then pay attention to a girl he's never met before, right in front of me? What have I done to deserve this? I mean, I know he's under the impression that I've never fancied him despite my obvious signs- which I don't think were really that obvious, although Lily disagrees- and I know I made it out to seem like fancying him would be a truly terrible thing, but is that enough to bother him so much that he never talks to me again?
Okay. I think I've had an epiphany. Suddenly, my mind decides it wants to think rationally.
I led him on, giving him the belief that I fancied him- which I do- while insisting that I didn't to everyone else. I hurt him. I really hurt him. He walked in on an argument with me and my cousin about how I didn't fancy him; if that's not painful, I don't know what is. I don't have any right to expect that he should continue on talking to me as he normally does. No right at all.
Yeah. I've definitely done enough for him to never talk to me again. I've asked for this. Brilliant.
I really hate these spontaneous realizations.
I really wonder how I make such long chapters in which nothing really happens.
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I'm totally healthy except for the digestive annoyances, migraines
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on no meds except
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Hello everyone I am a soon to be 22 female 5'2 about 123 lbs, with some strange symptoms going on. I originally went to my doctor a week ago for non gastroenterology symptoms but while checking me out, she said she felt some inflammation in my lower abdomen.
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I don't have helico pylori I am not lactose intolerant Not allergic to anything Stool and blood samples = good Ultrasound = good Sometimes, randomly, I have normal stool
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I have been seeing a neuro for about 6 yrs, and have had all the test, CT's, MRI's and have been on about every preventative known with out success. So, now i just take the low dose Maxalt 5mg
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Its so embrassing to have to use a toilet other than your own let alone, fear to leave the house at times cause your afraid of a accident
I have had many. There is one aggravated thing I have to take to makes my
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what I would advice is that if you can if you have the energy try doing some walking and dont eat afer 8 clock I dont know if anyone else finds this but I get really bad pains in my belly at night I have been tested for
I dont have that the pain happen about 3-4 in the morning? cause by the time that I get in from work I am to tired to go to the gym because I dont have any energy. I will keep you posted on how I am getting on on meterformin.
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The rib pain was from pleurisy (inflammation of the chest wall)
the bloating
indigestion was from
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now dx with
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I got constipated and no pain relievers with apparent shingles on my side but not very painful only itch
burning. I am hoping the constipation is a result of the shingles
too makes things sensitive on the nerves. Continuing even one tablet of the pain relievers will constipate you 100%.
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I usually have gas anyway from
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increased), pain in ovary
back area
leg, frequent urination, and general malaise. The pain wasn't as bad so I never went to see what was wrong. This time I was missing periods in conjunction with all the other symptoms so they were diagnosed. I also went through another period of almost constan pain on my right ovary with severe constipation during periods, but nothing showed up on ultrasound.
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I am so frustrated today. I have had
for years
I basically control it however I can by taking imodium every day and watching my diet. Sometimes I have extra bad days and have to take more imodium and then I get constipated for awhile. Usually after one of those bouts I end up with really bad stomach cramps one day while it all cleans out. recently I didn't even realize it but I hadn't gone for 2 weeks!
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I've been told never to take anything other than Tylenol for the pain since
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I had one when i was 15
they just told me I had
that is why i think that even if i have one they are going to say the same, I think that endo should be ruled out and if not that, than lock me up in the institution with the white jackets because this is it. lollll No seriously though. I did the cleanse because there was some blockage and it helped clear it and get rid of the nausea. I was hospitalized twice last year with cluster miagraines. I know its because of my bowels.
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At first I spotted for two weeks the first two months I took Yaz then I had no period at all. Yes it helped my cramps
back aches. But I'll gladly take some
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I was prescribed Topamax along with an appetite suppressant (Adipex) for weight loss a bit over a year ago
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I too have had the same symptoms been hospitalized 3 times with it
finally told
.I don;t agree with that diagnosis
I agree that they apply IBS for I don't know what it is .My surgeon just threw his hands up and said IBS .I went through all the testing and at first they thought it was Chron's and that is what I still think it is but they said they found no evidence of it .I understand how frustrating it can be when you can't get a clear diagnosis .
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my heart races. I want my life back. I still dont believe that its just anxiety causing all of this. I feel like I have something else wrong that the doctors cant find even though i have had bloodwork, mri, ekg, and they were all normal. I started taking .25mg of xanax once a day. still dont feel any better yet. So if anybody has any help please give it to me.
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digestive system (I have
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Man, I was so relieved to find this forum and to read your posts. I'm 47 (lord how did that happen?) and just remarried after 20 years of being single in March of 08. So, regardless of age, I be a NEWLYWED ! LOL I've never had any pain or discomfort with sex until this past 6 months. The symptoms I have are identical to many posts here, severe debilitating cramps on the immediate heels of an orgasm, or when I become aroused much less severe.
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Candidates from both parties locked in tough races see Majority Leader Eric CantorEric Ivan CantorFeehery: The governing party 'Release the memo' — let's stop pretending that Democrats are the defenders of the FBI Raúl Labrador, a model for Hispanic politicians reaching higher MORE's (R-Va.) shocking primary loss as a victory.
For long-shot conservative challengers, economics professor Dave Brat's win, which he called a "miracle," is a model and evidence that they too could beat the odds on Election Day.
Indeed, Cantor's race has parallels in other contested GOP primaries that have yet to be decided.
Radiologist Milton Wolf's challenge to Sen. Pat RobertsCharles (Pat) Patrick RobertsOvernight Finance: Lawmakers, Treasury look to close tax law loopholes | Trump says he backs gas tax hike | Markets rise despite higher inflation | Fannie Mae asks for .7B Senators working on fix to agriculture provision in GOP tax law Trump budget would slash crop insurance funds for farmers MORE (R-Kan.) stalled after reports revealed Wolf posted patients' X-rays on his Facebook page and appended off-color commentary to the photos.
But like Cantor, Roberts spends much of his time away from his home state, and Wolf has continually hammered the senator on the fact that he no longer owns a house in the state.
"Eric Cantor isn't the only incumbent from Virginia who is going to lose his primary this year. On Aug. 5, it's Pat Roberts' turn," Wolf said, a reference to the fact the incumbent spends much of his time at his home in Virginia.
In Tennessee, state Rep. Joe Carr is considered barely competitive against Sen. Lamar Alexander and, like Brat, was passed over by national conservative groups that have backed other primary challengers this cycle.
Carr has made immigration reform a central focus of his attacks on Alexander, accusing the senator, who backed the immigration reform bill that passed the Senate last year, of supporting "amnesty."
In the Tennessee Legislature, Carr led the successful push for stringent immigration reform measures, and the state is now one of the toughest on illegal immigrants.
He touted his work on the issue Wednesday in an interview on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street," arguing that Cantor's defeat bodes poorly for Alexander.
"Sen. Alexander has a similar problem that Leader Cantor had in that he's out of touch with his Republican base in Tennessee," he said.
Retired Air Force Col. Rob Maness hit similar themes against Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), the establishment pick in the race to take on Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.). On Wednesday, he called Cassidy and the majority leader "two peas in a pod, unable or unwilling to hear the message that their constituents are sending them."
Still, no polling has shown Wolf or Carr picking up steam. While Maness recently drew a handful of big-name conservative endorsements, including former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, he's unlikely to advance out of the all-party primary.
But the possibility that Cantor's defeat has stalled immigration reform gave Democrats a political opportunity as well.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Steve IsraelSteven (Steve) J. IsraelWe cannot make America great again without bold endeavors Abuse furor risks gender backlash for Trump, GOP Dems shrug off recent good news for GOP MORE (D-N.Y.) said on MSNBC Wednesday morning that the outcome of the primary highlighted the contrast between the two parties.
"This is a 10 on the political Richter scale, and it is a stunning reminder to the American people of just how extreme, how far to the right and how far out of touch the Republicans in the House of Representatives have moved," he said.
Amanda Renteria, the Democrat looking to take down pro-reform Rep. David Valadao (R-Calif.) in a district that's heavily Hispanic, tied Valadao to Brat and slammed his commitment to reform as "hollow."
"Congressman David Valadao's Republican party proved tonight they'd rather play to their base than get serious about passing commonsense immigration reform," she said in an email to The Hill. "Central Valley voters won't be fooled by Congressman Valadao's hollow record of trying to have it both ways — claiming to supporting immigration reform, but refusing to demand a vote on reform and opposing the California DREAM Act."
Valadao's campaign accused Renteria, a former Senate chief of staff, of being "fascinated" with the news of Cantor's loss because she spent much of the last decade living in Washington and said the congressman will stand by his push for reform.
"After living in Washington, D.C. for the last decade, it is no surprise that our opponent is fascinated with the recent news from inside the beltway. However, Congressman Valadao will remain completely focused on securing a reliable water supply for families and farmers in California's 21st Congressional District and on achieving reasonable, comprehensive immigration reform, regardless of the results of a primary election in Northern Virginia," campaign manager Tal Eslick said in a statement.
Michael Eggman, the Democrat challenging Rep. Jeff Denham (R-Calif.) in another district with a large Hispanic population, said Denham had been "put on notice."
"Last night's results were a resounding rebuke to a career politician who talked out of both sides of his mouth on immigration reform," he said. "Instead of demanding a vote on comprehensive immigration reform, Congressman Jeff Denham has let his key allies like Eric Cantor block it from coming to the floor all while continuing to allow him to pad his campaign coffers — a shameful act of hypocrisy."
There's evidence, however, the race wasn't won or lost entirely on the immigration issue.
A new survey out Wednesday from Democratic group Americans United showed a majority of GOP voters in the district were in favor of comprehensive immigration reform, and pro-reform Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) easily defeated six primary challengers of his own on Tuesday night.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), a conservative star who said he's still in favor of reform despite Cantor's loss Tuesday night, admitted even the word "amnesty" could cause trouble for Republicans.
Cantor's loss is sure to embolden conservatives at the grassroots level, especially as it came exactly one week after the success of Mississippi state Sen. Chris McDaniel in pushing Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) into a primary runoff.
His team sees Cantor's loss as further evidence of grassroots momentum growing nationwide, and also, in part, a product of McDaniel's success.
The candidate in fact touted his role in the Tea Party win, dashing off a fundraising email to supporters Tuesday night, crowing in the subject line: "We just beat Eric Cantor."


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Who Might Be Traded Away By The Rangers?August 11, 2008
As pre-season opener draws near, and no news coming out of the Rangers' office, it looks like Brendan Shanahan might have played his last year in the NHL. If this is the case, I for one will miss watching him play the greatest sport on ice. It is time for me to move on as I look at this new Rangers team.
After reading a very good article written by Mike Rappaport on Scotty Gomez, I wanted to take a look at this line up and see who has to step up or they'll most likely be traded.
It is definitely too early to say which youngsters will play and which ones won't. But as of right now, this is what it's looking like.
These are the guys I believe that will be traded if they don't step it up this year.
Petr Prucha. He had a terrible year along with a side lining injury last season. He scored seven goals with ten assists in 67 games. Renney should forget about what he did last year considering no one could score last season. After all, we already saw what he could do.
In his rookie year he scored 30 goals with 17 assists, following with 22 goals and 18 assists the year after. He has tons of potential, I like the kid; he definitely plays hard and gives his all. The Rangers need a guy that loves to play in front of the net who isn't afraid to hit and get hit.
But after looking at this lineup, I feel he will be sitting more than playing. Who should sit? If Renney focuses on Prucha's performance last year then he already has his mind set on playing someone else. So all eyes in the Rangers office will be on Prucha to see what he does this year.
Blair Betts: Although he does the little things, and is an ok forth line player, Blair Betts will be on the watch list as well. There are several new guys they I am sure will play on the fourth line, all younger, faster, and stronger than Betts. If Betts doesn't click with these guys, look for the Rangers to find another player to take his spot.
I am not a Betts fan, but I will say this: He is a player that might be able to keep pace with this new line of players, as well as step up and start scoring. I would have felt the same way if they kept Ryan Hollweg who is faster, stronger, and younger then Betts.
When watching Betts, Hollweg, and whoever else then put on that line, they always did very well against their opposition's top lines, and were very determined and hungry to produce goals. Sometimes they created good scoring chances but rarely got the puck in the net. This is why I feel he has a better chance to improve his production with his new line mates.
Colton Orr: He is one of Renny's favorites, but hasn't done much for the Rangers. He isn't afraid to hit people and fights often, although he isn't good at it. But he is not a good enforcer.
He is not a player other teams fear. Yes he had his good moments and has shown some potential, but not that much where he will not be traded this year if he doesn't start producing. I feel regardless of Renney's feelings on him; it's going to be play up to par or your gone.
There is no one dominate player. Gomez isn't a goal scorer, but I hope he starts shooting more than passing, because he has show very good scoring ability. Drury had an ok season last year. Dubinsky showed the best overall improvements under the tutelage of Shanahan and Jagr, along with Callahan and Dawes. They are safe regardless.
I feel Drury will have to have a very good year. He is the goal scorer on this team, as well as Zherdev and Naslund, who will be looking to change the momentum of his career. They have to step it up this year for the Rangers to have a good year.
With all the hype on these rookies coming in, it is way too early to say how well they will do. After all, Maholtra, Biele, and Mike York who had a great rookie seasons, and traded anyway, all were supposed to do great in the NHL but fell short of the hype.
The Rangers have no one dominate player, but a group of good young players determined to be on this team and show that they have what it takes to be in the NHL. I'd look for trades to take place mostly of players they had last year. Getting rid of the old and moving on with the new blood..
If this team clicks, I do look for the Rangers to have a very explosive team and a very good year.
Thank you. Looking forward to reading your feed back!


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Italian giants Milan have admitted that they are in talks with Real Madrid about a possible January move for Kaka.
The Brazilian was in the Italian city last night where he opened the door for a return to the Diavolo [12].
Now the club's own TV station, Milan Channel, have revealed that the two clubs are discussing the possibility of a loan move.
Reports suggest that Milan President Silvio Berlusconi has alreday spoken directly to Real counterpart Florentino Perez about the player.
Kaka flew back to Madrid this morning, but two of his agents – Gaetano and Dario Paolillo – did visit Milan's Via Turati HQ for talks.
Barbara Berlusconi, as well as Adriano Galliani and Ariedo Braida, was also present during the negotiations.
Kaka, who spent six years with the San Siro giants, would have to accept a cut in salary if the move is to be completed. He reportedly earns around €13m a season.
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There's more add-on content coming to Fallout 4, and this time it'll hopefully be adding something that's been sorely missing from the game's post-apocalyptic Massachusetts: fishing.
"Far Harbor" is the name of the third expansion for Fallout 4, and unlike Automatron, which focused on a comic-like story of robots, this one feels much more authentic to the game's Boston setting. Players venture to an extra-irradiated island that's apparently part of a case from side character Nick Valentine's detective agency. There's a secret android colony, a missing young woman, and "a more feral world" thanks to all the extra rads. It also sounds like war is brewing between the local androids and their atom bomb-worshipping human neighbors.
In addition to the story, "Far Harbor" adds a bunch of side content, like smaller quests, new armor and weapons, and new bad guys. According to developer Bethesda, it's the largest mass of land they've ever added to a game through DLC, so it sounds like there will be lots of people to talk to and mutants to kill when it's released on May 19. It's also the priciest content add-on for Fallout 4 so far, coming in at $24.99.


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Kevin Hart Breaks Up With Taylor Swift In New MTV VMA Promo
Taylor Swift may never be getting back with her high-profile exes again, but comedian Kevin Hart ain't got time to hear it.
In the new MTV Video Music Awards promo, this year's awards show host interrupts the country singer as she croons her new single "We Are Never Getting Back Together." The 22-year-old is slated to perform the song live on Thursday, Sept. 6.
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Nyc Parks Celebrates First Year Of Partnership With Natural Areas Conservancy In Tour Of Pelham BayFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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NYC Parks today celebrated the first year of its partnership with the Natural Areas Conservancy (NAC) in a walking tour of the city's largest and most ecologically diverse park, Pelham Bay. Parks staff joined Natural Areas Conservancy board members and members of the public to tour the park's forests, wetlands, and coastal areas. Their tour ended with a reception at Pelham Bay's historic Bartow-Pell Mansion.
"We are pleased to count the Natural Areas Conservancy as a partner in our efforts to restore and preserve our city's natural areas," said NYC Parks Commissioner Veronica M. White. "Thanks to our collaborative work this past year, our natural spaces are better understood, better appreciated, and better protected. I encourage New Yorkers of all ages to visit our parks and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery that they have to offer."
The Natural Areas Conservancy was formed in 2012 to oversee the restoration and coordinated management of the City's 10,000 acres of natural areas, which together provide an important ecological benefit. In its first year, the NAC has initiated a citywide ecological assessment of the city's natural areas, sponsored the production of beach grass to stabilize dunes for coastal resiliency, carried out a study of community attitudes towards green spaces in the Jamaica Bay neighborhoods, and increased the scope of the City's wetland restoration efforts.
The 1.5 hour tour traveled through the Twin Islands, an area famed for its salt marshes, its rich Native American history, and its views across the Long Island Sound. Twin Islands also marks the geologic and ecological intersection between the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. Tours through Pelham Bay Park are regularly available, free, and open to the public. For more information, visit nyc.gov/parks.
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REPORT: Uniqlo's Parent Company Is In Talks To Buy J. Crew
Published 4:07 pm, Friday, February 28, 2014
Japan's Fast Retailing is in talks to buy J. Crew, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Fast Retailing, which is worth a stunning $36 billion, approached J. Crew this week, according to the report.
J. Crew is seeking as much as $5 billion in the deal, WSJ writes, citing sources close to the deal.
The companies are in early talks, and the negotiations might not advance, according to the report. The report also states that the company has enlisted Goldman Sachs for early IPO work.
In addition to Uniqlo, Fast Retailing owns brands like J Brand, Theory, and National Standard.
Uniqlo has said it wants to open more than 200 stores in every major U.S. city. The company is known for its affordable basics, and is already the dominant retailer in Asia.
J. Crew has more than 400 American stores. Private-equity firms TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners currently own the retailer.
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