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- September 4, 1939 - November 9, 2012
- Augusta, Georgia
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"About twenty two years ago I attended a women's conference in Virgina and she was the guest speaker. She spoke on "Transformation" using Joseph's...Read More »
1 of 77 | Posted by: Glenda Robinson - Brooklyn, NY
"Earth's loss is surely Heavens gain. The Body of Christ will miss this Jewel.
Peace and Blessings to all the family.
Sonya England
2 of 77 | Posted by: sonya england - Morganton, NC
"When I moved to NC from Florida in 2001 I heard about Mary Ann Brown. We attended a Women of the Word Conference at Ridgecrest in 2002. I was blown...Read More »
3 of 77 | Posted by: Karen Smith - Mills River, NC
"Dear Family, You don't know us, but we knew your dear Mary Ann. We had a number of occassions to hear her minister God's Word in such a unique and...Read More »
4 of 77 | Posted by: Helen Gall - Searsport, ME
"I remember the wonderful times we had together in the 1980's when Mary Ann was associated with our ministry. We were together on a trip to the Holy...Read More »
5 of 77 | Posted by: Wayne Miller - Marion, SC
"I heard Mary at the Women of the Word Conference in Chicago October 2011-excellent word! See you in heaven very soon!
6 of 77 | Posted by: Corina Hoaglund - Lake Mills, IA
"We were truly blessed by Dr.Browns ministry there is none like her we will forever miss her presence and most importantly her administering the word...Read More »
7 of 77 | Posted by: PASTOR NATHANIEL AND DANA BANKS - KS
"It was my joy to be ministered to by Mary Ann during the years she came to Ridgecrest. She was a strong, reliable voice in the body of Christ; and...Read More »
8 of 77 | Posted by: Judith Manka - Blairsville, GA
"Dr. Mary Ann Brown taught me for more than 20 years at CBU conferences. I am different and changed into more of His Glory because of her...Read More »
9 of 77 | Posted by: Tara Quinn - Monroe, NC
"Nana Brown you were truly a light in all of our lives and through Christ. Thank you for sharing your love of the Lord with our family and blessing...Read More »
10 of 77 | Posted by: Joshua & Shannon LaLonde - MI
"Another Warrior has put a smile on God's face as she entered into eternal rest. Dr. Mary Ann Brown will be soooo missed here on earth - however the...Read More »
11 of 77 | Posted by: Evan Watson III & Doria Watson
"MaryAnn I will miss you greatly, but the seeds in which you have planted will continue to grow. You were a voice here on earth and because of all...Read More »
12 of 77 | Posted by: Revs Bryan and Antoinette Attinson - NJ
"Mary will be deeply missed but we know to be out of the body is to be present with
the Lord.
May the Holy Spirit give you the comfort and peace...Read More »
13 of 77 | Posted by: Ms. Willo Jean Jordan - Goldsboro, NC
"Sister Mary Ann was a friend to this ministry and a prophetic voice to the body of Christ. Her personal humor, woven into every presentation of God...Read More »
14 of 77 | Posted by: Wendall S. Ward II - Richlands, NC
"My heart.and continued prayers go out to Donny and the rest of this wonderful family.I know God is keeping you all in His care during this time of...Read More »
15 of 77 | Posted by: Robert Taylor - Dallas, TX
"The church has lost a true Mom in the faith to so many of us. Mary Ann was a rare jewel. The light of Christ shown through her so beautifully. My...Read More »
16 of 77 | Posted by: Pastor Allen Cook - Brentwood, NH
"Oh Mary Ann, Blessed art thou amongst women...How I will miss your ministry to the Body of Christ. I remember well the Eagle example you made of Bro...Read More »
17 of 77 | Posted by: Sandra Tempesti Fleming - MI
"God rest you Mary Ann, you have touched and enriched the lives of so many.
18 of 77 | Posted by: Allan Cook - Duncanville, TX
"It was truly an honor to meet you and get to spend that Saturday with you and to learn exactly where Donnie got his heart of gold from. You have...Read More »
19 of 77 | Posted by: John Welch - Dallas, TX - Friend
"THANK YOU MAMA BROWN FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR US. I KNOW THAT BUDDY AND MY MOTHER WERE THERE TO GREET YOU..WHAT A BLESSING YOU HAVE BEEN TO ME AND...Read More »
20 of 77 | Posted by: PAUL GENE "PJ" SCHEFFEL III - TX
"WE ARE DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF MARY ANN WHOM WE CALLED "MAMA BROWN". SHE WAS MORE THAN JUST OUR PASTOR...AFTER SHE HELPED USHER MY MOTHER TO...Read More »
21 of 77 | Posted by: JOSEPH MICHAEL BERTOVICH - TX
"Mary Ann Brown did not know me, but I knew her through a WOW conference in Oct. of 2011. My very 1st. Our group of 40 women coming from Minnesota and...Read More »
22 of 77 | Posted by: RoseAnn Olson - Albert Lea, MN
"To family and friends:
Many speakers impact our lives, but rarely do we find one that can bring us true gospel teaching and personal experiences in...Read More »
23 of 77 | Posted by: CARMEN V. CIANCI - COLUMBIA, CT
"Dear Family:
Praying for comfort and peace for each of you. Mary Ann blessed so many in such a variety of ways and we will miss her humor and truth...Read More »
24 of 77 | Posted by: Laurie Pineda - Columbia, SC
"I will never forget the first time I heard Mary Ann speak. What a wonderful way to learn God's ways and who He really is.
I never laughed so hard...Read More »
25 of 77 | Posted by: Paula Thompson
"Rarely are we divinely destined to come face to face with greatness and the inspiration of God wrapped in a unique package called Mary Anne Brown. I...Read More »
26 of 77 | Posted by: ELAINE MOULTON - Chicago,, IL
"sO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS/ bUT A GREAT SOLDIER HAS WENT HOME TO BE WITH THE lORD
27 of 77 | Posted by: JANE fORD - kANNAPOLIS, NC
"Donnie, my heart is heavy for you and your family today. I pray for our Loving Master's peace in your hearts as you prepare to bid your farewells to...Read More »
28 of 77 | Posted by: Roger Thorne - Dallas, TX
"I see Mary Ann dancing with Jesus and sharing her wonderful sense of humor. May God comfort you in your loss and give you His joy.
29 of 77 | Posted by: Sandy Petrille - naperville, IL
"Dr. Brown was one of the very first mentors and teachers I sat under at a CBU conference 20 years ago. I received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit...Read More »
30 of 77 | Posted by: Bonita Dombroski - Concord, NC
"My prayers are with the family of our precious sister. She was a great inspiration to me every time I heard her speak at the WOW conferences. She...Read More »
31 of 77 | Posted by: Barbara Heard - Ellsworth, ME
"Mary Ann was such an inspiration and blessing to so many of us -- her humor and ability to go straight to point of God's heart taught, led, and...Read More »
32 of 77 | Posted by: Angie Vess - Cary, NC
"Dr. Mary Ann Brown was an inspiration to us all. I met her for the first time at a Women of the Word conference and her presence and sermons were...Read More »
33 of 77 | Posted by: Laurie Drolet - Concord, NH
"Dear children of Mary Ann:
How sad to lose your precious mother, but how joyful to know that she touched the lives of thousands of people with her...Read More »
34 of 77 | Posted by: Donna Slingluff - Rockville, MD
"Truly one of Gods' generals. What a wonderful treasure for Gods' women. Dr. Brown will certainly be missed by all; it was privilege and honor to be...Read More »
35 of 77 | Posted by: Mary Groce-Madison - Tallahassee, FL
"Praying for your family as you adjust to life with out mom.
36 of 77 | Posted by: Amy Cunningham Eubanks - TX
"went to hear her speak at CBU conferences for over 20 years. What a mighty woman of God, lover of God, Warrior and teacher. She was a major part of...Read More »
37 of 77 | Posted by: janet Soeder - nashville, TN
"Nana, you were amazing. I miss you! I love you. Love, your grand daughter Taylor.
38 of 77 | Posted by: taylor - eustace, TX
"So many lives wered touched by Mary Ann Brown, through her obedience to answer the call on her life. I am so thankful to have been able to attend...Read More »
39 of 77 | Posted by: Lisa Treece - Montgomery, AL
"Your Mom was a true gift to His church. She loved us enough to speak the truth when so few have the courage to do so. She has been a blessing to me...Read More »
40 of 77 | Posted by: Elizabeth Campbell - MD
"Dr. Brown's teachings were so powerful. I can honestly say her words helped in God's restoration of my marriage. I know that she is now in the...Read More »
41 of 77 | Posted by: April Meredith - Morganton, NC
"I have been blessed to have listened and learned from many of Dr. Brown's messages. I truly feel that her life was annointed for such a time as this...Read More »
42 of 77 | Posted by: Janice Griffin - RI
"Very few teachers do I remember sermons they spoke, but Mary Ann opened her mouth and God spoke. I will never forget all she ministered to so many...Read More »
43 of 77 | Posted by: Cecilia Trevarthen Sides - AL
"She blessed countless lives. She was as real as they come. Blessings on your family.
44 of 77 | Posted by: Debbie Lollie - Tallahassee, FL
"My condolences to the family of a mighty woman of God. Truly a warrior in the Kingdom, whose life touched many. Great are her rewards.
45 of 77 | Posted by: Ruth Smith - Connellsville, PA
"I thank God for allowing me to sit under Mary Ann Brown's teaching. She was a unique and precious minister of God's word. She could communicate the...Read More »
46 of 77 | Posted by: pam frawley - commack, NY
"My Condolences to Mary's family. She was a mighty woman of God!!
47 of 77 | Posted by: Bob and Oksana Villeneuve
"i have met few people in life who left something good with me .Ilove you see you later!
48 of 77 | Posted by: lynda morton - jacksonville, NC
"Thank you for your ministry during the times you came to Restoration Church in Spartanburg, SC and to the WOW conferences at Ridgecrest. The timely...Read More »
49 of 77 | Posted by: Cathy - Spartanburg, SC
"We mourn the loss of our dear sister in the Lord but rejoice with all heaven at her home going. Our prayers are with the family and those who were...Read More »
50 of 77 | Posted by: Cindy Nolt - Haines City, FL
"To Mary's Family - Mary Ann will be greatly missed. She loved her husband and family dearly. Mary Ann was equally at home whether speaking to large...Read More »
51 of 77 | Posted by: Debbie (Botsford) Hardin - TX
"We made the trip to NC many times to hear Mary Ann from Ohio. While she spoke with humor, I recognize her as a prophetic voice and while she with us...Read More »
52 of 77 | Posted by: Sue Miller - Carrollton, OH
"Mary Ann was a modern day prophet who heard the voice of God for the CHURCH and gave us wisdom and insight into the heart of God for HIS people. I...Read More »
53 of 77 | Posted by: Cathy Craige - Barre, VT
"I met Mary at a Georgia Women of the Word conference. She really spoke to a need in my life. I thank God for her service and her infectious humor. ...Read More »
54 of 77 | Posted by: Jackie Banston - Moultire, GA
"My condolences to the family of Mary Ann Brown. I have her tapes and one of my favorites is The Eagle's Lesson on Joy.She used Jim Jackson for a...Read More »
55 of 77 | Posted by: Judy Davis - Lewisville, NC
"I met mary at a women of the word event in New Hamshere she seemed like a very nice inspiring women of go sorry for your loss my she rest in peace...Read More »
56 of 77 | Posted by: Karen L Broderick - Glastonbury, CT
"So enjoyed messages I heard from Mary Ann at various WOW conferences. She was an amazing speaker and her love for the Lord was infectious. She will...Read More »
57 of 77 | Posted by: Margaret Bauman - Baraboo, WI
"The family has my deepest sympathy. Mary Ann was a wonderful woman of God & such a fantastic inspiration to all she came in contact with. I only...Read More »
58 of 77 | Posted by: Darlene DiCaprio - Arnold, PA
"I met Mary Ann Brown at a "Home Group" meeting in the Dallas, TX area in the early 90's. She was a dear friend and a powerful woman of God. She had...Read More »
59 of 77 | Posted by: Linda Killian - Fleetwood, NC
"I had the honor and pleasure of being at a W.O.W. conference in New Hampshire where Dr. Brown ministered, shared, and taught. I share her love for...Read More »
60 of 77 | Posted by: Nancy S. Moloff - Kings Park, NY
"A wonderful woman of God! She always brought a smile to your face with her witty comments. May the Lord keep and strength her family through out this...Read More »
61 of 77 | Posted by: Annette Santiago-Kozmon - CT
"I cherish the opportunity I had to sit under her teaching and ministry. Such a servant of the Lord and one that will be sorely missed by so many. We...Read More »
62 of 77 | Posted by: Phyllis Isenhart - Jacksonville, NC
"Thank you Mary Ann for being so faithful in bringing GOD's WORD to all of us...
I could have listened to you all day and never tired or got bored. ...Read More »
63 of 77 | Posted by: Loree Poteat - Belmont, NC
"Dr. MaryAnn Brown was such an example for us to follow. I will never forge the first time I ever heard her minister back in 1984 when I was a student...Read More »
64 of 77 | Posted by: Sandy Childress - Dallas, TX
"Dr. Maryann Brown marked our lives in remarkable ways! As I have read the tributes I can only wonder will her voice be silent or will the church at...Read More »
65 of 77 | Posted by: Marjorie Stackman - Coram, NY
"The first time I ever saw Mary was at the W.O.W. meeting at Ridgecrest, NC. She will be greatly missed.
66 of 77 | Posted by: Susie Hartley - Leesville, SC
"Just once you spoke into my life Mary Ann, you looked at me and said "I Love You." and i knew that it was Adoni, my Father speaking to me. I could...Read More »
67 of 77 | Posted by: mary chartier gagnon - MA
"My life has been deeply touched by MaryAnn she could make you laugh so hard in one moment and the cry the next from the power and annointing when she...Read More »
68 of 77 | Posted by: Pastor Laurie Desjardins - CT
"i MET HER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 1982. SHE LAID HANDS ON ME AND SPOKE INTO MY LIFE.. I AM 68 YRS OLD NOW AND AM STILL FEASTING ON THE MANNA OF A...Read More »
69 of 77 | Posted by: SYLVIA GORSUCH - GULF BREEZE, FL
"Dr. Mary Ann had such a wonderful way of reaching the hearts of women from every walk of life. To sit under her teaching was always an opportunity...Read More »
70 of 77 | Posted by: Sharon Giacinto - Streator, IL
"MaryAnn's wit and way of presenting God's Word always inspired me and left a lasting immpression on my life. She will be missed and I pray that the...Read More »
71 of 77 | Posted by: Judy Fahy - Gahanna, OH
"I have been blessed by hearing the messages and prophetic word from Mary Ann for many years at WOW conferences at Ridgecrest. One of the most...Read More »
72 of 77 | Posted by: Kyle Howard - Bahama, NC
"I will never forget all of the Truths feom God's Word that Mary Ann sowed into my heart. I remember when she was introduced to the CBU family many...Read More »
73 of 77 | Posted by: Debbie Rhodus - Hixkory, NC
"I've been to two WOW conferences and heard Dr. Mary Ann Brown speak. What a Blessing she was! She will be missed but She is now with our Loving...Read More »
74 of 77 | Posted by: Lonita Drew - Corinth, ME
"The beautiful Mary Ann Brown has touched our lives in deep, and enduring ways. Thank you, Mary Ann. I love you and will miss you, your heart and...Read More »
75 of 77 | Posted by: Amy Rath - Ocala, FL
"Mary Ann Brown was a great woman of God. She mentored me and taught me so much. I shall always remember her great humor and yet great, powerful...Read More »
76 of 77 | Posted by: Barbara Benton - Helena, AL
"I love this woman of God. She has been an inspiration to me and to the women of our Church that go to Ridgcrest every year to WOW. We will always...Read More »
77 of 77 | Posted by: Sylvia Jordan - Williamston, SC
Cedar Hill, Texas—Dr. Mary Ann Brown, Minister of the Gospel, 73, entered into rest on Friday, November 9, 2012 in Augusta, Georgia.
Visitation will be 6-8:00 PM Thursday November 15, 2012. Funeral services will be at 12:00 PM Friday November 16, 2012, both at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel.
Dr. Brown was a native of Houston, Texas and resided in Cedar Hill, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, Texas. She graduated and received her Doctorate, in Theology, from the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Sr. Brown was the founder and president of Mary Ann Brown Ministries. She was a National and International Conference speaker and was a member of advisory boards for numerous Churches and other organizations.
Dr. Brown was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Wilburn P "Buddy" Brown, Sr.
Survivors include, three sons, W.P. "Buster" Brown, Jr., Donald Wayne Brown, both Cedar Hill, Texas and Edward Alan Brown of Midlothian, Texas; one daughter, Nicol Leann Brown Durante (Terry) of Cedar Hill, Texas; two brothers, Larry Ehart (Jewel) of Greenville, Texas and Ralph "Little Buddy" Ehart (Karen) of Desoto, Texas; seven grandchildren; one great grandson and scores of Spiritual sons and daughters.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to, Whole Life Ministries "The Healing Center" 2621 Washington Road, Augusta, Georgia 30904
Please sign the guest book and send condolences at; www.plattsfuneralhome.com
Local arrangements, entrusted to Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, Georgia.


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amazincc wrote:mnp13 wrote: So I made a new one with my FoodSaver - it's leak proof and made for freezing. I'm going to make a cover for it as well.
Pfffft... some of us with a tibia plateau fracture/injury have to make due with a bag of frozen peas.
I just realized what Michelle meant by "making a cover for it". Christine, maybe when Connor is done with his, he can mail it to you.

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Flight Search Engines And The Multi-City Ripoff
from the well-look-at-that dept
I decided to mess around and see if this was true in other situations and on other travel search engines. Because I really don't feel like broadcasting my travel plans/flight times/flight dates/destinations to the world, I tried it again with a made up itinerary, which I used to demonstrate the situation below. I did all of the searches within minutes of each other and went back and redid a few of the searches to make sure that my own searches weren't somehow influencing the pricing (they didn't -- if I went back and did the same searches, I still got the same prices). I will say that on my actual flights, the multi-city price was even higher and the individual flight costs were even lower than with this example that I show, so the spread was even bigger than seen here, though this example still gives a decent spread. First up, here's my example "multi-city" itinerary as per Expedia:
I was curious if other search engines would show the same thing. First up, was Expedia's main competitor in being the "big legacy" player, Travelocity. I haven't used that site in years, and discovered that their interface is incredibly annoying (it also seems to be one of the only flight search engines I can find that doesn't try to autofill airports as you type). Rather than showing the full package upfront, Travelocity makes me pick each flight, so I did -- and picked the exact same flights:
The other thing you might notice is that the final flight on Hipmunk is actually not the same. That's because, when doing the multicity search, Hipmunk doesn't even show that 8pm flight. You can see it if I expand out and it shows the final leg options.
After going through all of this, I reached out to folks at Hipmunk, to see if they could explain the result. Hipmunk's Adam Goldstein kindly explained the basic situation, noting that airlines have all sorts of rules about what tickets can be combined with others. If you've never dealt with the insane details of fare classes (which go way beyond seating classes), you can spend way too much time online reading the crazy details. Given that, it seems that it is these kinds of "fare classes" that are the "culprit" -- and by "culprit" I mean the way in which the airlines force you into spending much, much, much more than you need to.
That said, Goldstein also argues that there are downsides to buying individual flights. He brings up, as we discussed above, the issue of connecting flights (and also having bags checked all the way through to destination) -- but as noted, that doesn't apply in this situation. He also points out that if you have to "change or cancel your whole trip, you have to pay separate change/cancel fees for each booking, instead of one for the whole thing." That's absolutely true, but is that "insurance" worth paying twice as much? I could rebook my entire trip with different times and dates... and basically pay the same total amount. So... that argument doesn't make much sense.
In the end, it really feels like a scammy way of making fliers pay a lot more than they need to, without them realizing it. What I do know, however, is that if you're looking for the best deals, do not assume that a multi-city search will turn up the cheapest prices -- and also recognize that the different search engines can give out extremely different answers. For example, if price was the only concern, and short flight times/non-stop flights were less important, then obviously that British Airways option at the end is by far the best price -- but it turns up on none of the other search engines. However, I'd imagine that most casual fliers have no idea, and I wonder if many people end up booking multi-city flight options, not realizing that they could save a ton by booking the exact same flights individually.


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Taylor Swift and Lauren Alaina Meet on 'Regis and Kelly'
Two of country music's favorite blondes met in the flesh and face to face, thanks to 'Live! With Regis and Kelly.' Taylor Swift appeared to promote her new scent Wonderstruck, while Lauren Alaina performed her new single, 'Georgia Peaches,' from the just-released 'Wildflower.' The ladies were in the same room and bonded over a bottle … of perfume, that is.
During her chat, Swift said, "I wanted to make a fragrance since I was 13. It help creates people's memories … I love having to do with people's memories. It's a wonderful thing." She revealed that she got her hands "dirty" and did not just slap her name onto a finished product, saying, "We worked on it for a year. It was a yearlong process. They teach you all about the fragrance families: the oriental group, the citrusy florals. I like the sweet, warm fragrances. They made me fill out a like 500-question questionnaire."
When Taste of Country chatted with Alaina last month, she had not yet met Swift, but turns out she got to do so during this breakfast TV appearance. Alaina even gave a shout out to Swift after she sang, saying, "She gave me some of her new fragrance and it smells delicious."
Well, Swift is on a fragrance promo tour, and doling out bottles and samples to her fellow country stars is a smart way to spread the word. Having other famous people talk about something you're hawking is a wise marketing move! Looks like Lauren Alaina is on the promo train with Swift.
At the time her chat with Taste of Country, Alaina had said she had not met Swift, but "she actually gave me flowers while I was on the show and told me that she wanted to show me around Nashville, so maybe when I finish this tour we can do that. I feel like everyone tells her how good they think she is … I just bought a ton of her songs on my phone the other night, and it just makes you feel better to listen to her songs! I just want her to know. People tell her how awesome she is all the time, but I do the same thing that she does now, and I feel like we could connect. It would be cool for us to be friends."
Maybe the seeds of a friendship have been sown over a bottle of Wonderstruck.
Watch Taylor Swift on 'Regis and Kelly'
Watch Lauren Alaina Perform 'Georgia Peaches' on 'Regis and Kelly'


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Wishing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan a very happy Birthday
She is often considered as the most beautiful woman in the world, every move she makes is highlighted not just in the Indian media but also draws attention from the world over. She is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Aishwarya, fondly referred to as Ash was born in Mangalore to Krishnaraj Rai and Vrinda Rai. At an early age her parents moved to Mumbai where she attended the Arya Vidya Mandir school, then entered Jai Hind College and went on to pursue her studies in architecture.
However, following her heart she entered the world of fashion and even went on to win the Miss Wold crown. Later in '97 she made her acting debut in Mani Ratnam's Tamil biopic film, Iruvar and then entered Bollywood with her film Aur Pyar Ho Gaya. Following this she featured in the hit film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and beceame a household. Since then there has been no looking back for this beauty.
Today being a special day for this stunning beauty, as it's her birthday, we wishes Aishwarya a very happy birthday.
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Monday, March 17, 2008
Deep Thoughts with Biggie Smalls
Still, one cannot avoid the very obvious truth that English sounds funny when it comes out of mouths untrained to its' complexities. That's not being culturally insensitive, that's just straight comedic fact. Language – any language – inevitably develops into a multitude of dialects, nuances, and cultural references that can be nigh impossible to understand, let alone replicate. Such is the case for the Gravediggers' ever-present and always amusing interpreter, Biggie Smalls. A good-natured grandfather who has a weakness for ignoring his diabetes in the name of Pepsi Cola and cannot stand punk teenagers, Biggie causes as much of a ruckus around Anu al-Verona as we do; his diversity due to his heritage in the Heart of Africa and midnight black skin, when blended with his ability to make newfound friends everywhere he goes and the rolling chuckle that follows nearly every statement he makes, has proven to be an instrumental asset in the counterinsurgency fight. Everyone knows Biggie, and Biggie knows everyone.
Here is a short collection of some of Biggie's finer moments with my platoon. Keep in my mind, that some of my soldiers think he suffers from PTSD, due to surviving multiple IED strikes in the three years he has worked for Coalition Forces. Also, after some prodding, he reluctantly revealed that he lost three young children during Desert Storm, and that he visits their graves every time he goes home. He has seen far more war over the course of his life than one man ever should. Not all warriors in Anu al-Verona carry rifles when they leave the wire.
-- Biggie: "I do not understand why you Americans insist on missions in night. Night is for sleep!" Me: "You're right. You should take it up with CPT Whiteback." Biggie, completely straight-faced: "That is a good idea, LT. I will summon him as soon as we return from mission and explain the situation."
-- Biggie: "I am worry that my family would be hurt if people knew I work with Americans. That is why I do not tell them." Me: "Wait? So you're saying no one in your family knows you work here? Not even your wives?" Biggie: "Women cannot keep from the talk. They be too proud of me and do the chatter when I am away. Then they will die!"
-- PFC Boomhauer: "How do you feel about rules of engagement, Biggie?" Biggie: "I say kill them all! That way, I do not have to leave Stryker."
-- Biggie: (after walking into a maze of wire at night, that my soldiers had to help him get out of): "Why is that still there! I say to have it to be taken away."
-- SGT Chico: "I only have one wife, Biggie. That's more than enough for me. Not to mention, she'd kill me if I married another woman." Biggie, shaking his head in confusion: "But why? If they do not want to share, you must hit them around to show who is king. I had to do that with smaller wife when she stop listening to me." SGT Chico: "Yeah, well, my wife would just hit me right back."
-- Me, sitting in a Sheik's house, anxious to return to my Strykers and feeling slightly guilty that not all of my soldiers are partaking in the impromptu feast laid out before us: "Let's go, Biggie." Biggie: "But … but why, LT? There is more food and chai to come. It is Arab culture!" Me: "I need to check on my guys, man. Let's roll." Biggie, clearly perturbed and shoving food into his mouth as I thank the Sheik, and begin to head out the front door: "But … but … LT, it is Arab culture! We must stay for more food!"
-- Biggie, who I stumble upon in the breakfast line, staring at a piece of sausage. "This is pork, yes?" Me: "Yeah, it is. Sorry man, I know you're not allowed to eat pork." Biggie: "Gah! I do not understand why Allah does not allow us to eat the pork when it smell so good."
-- First Sergeant, catching Biggie carrying a new mattress to his room in the combat outpost: "No, Biggie, we don't have enough mattresses for everyone. Not even all the soldiers are going to get one." Biggie: "But you have one for Biggie, yes?"
-- First Sergeant, catching Biggie with a dinner plate that would feed a block in Anu al-Verona: "Come on Biggie, you gonna tell me you gonna eat all that?" Biggie, who puts his plate down and flexes: "Of course! I have two wives, I must be strong for them!"
-- Me, seeing Biggie grab a Pepsi during a meeting: "Biggie, put that down. Grab something without sugar." Biggie, laughing: "You are good leader of me, LT! I will have orange drink." Me: "Biggie, how long have you known you have diabetes?" Biggie: "Oh, I don't know. Ten years?"
-- Biggie, after unleashing a tongue-lashing on a Shi'a fourteen-year old kid who failed to produce his ID in a timely fashion: "Stupid mother fucker." Me: "Man, Biggie, what did you tell that kid? He looks like we ran over his house." Biggie: "I tell him next time he looks at Americans with the angry we will come and drop him off alone in Sunni neighborhood. We will not have problem again with him."
-- Biggie, who has become addicted to Macgyver re-runs: "It is excellent show. He always use his mind, you know? Very good hero."
-- Biggie, on the Saddam era: "It was not so bad. There were discos."
-- Biggie, on his actions during the initial American offensive in 2003: "I see smoke from American tanks and American heli-choppers and American bombs and I go inside. I stay in house for three weeks and make two new babies with my wives."
-- Biggie, on his actions in 2004, when members of the Mahdi Army showed up at his business and requisitioned all of his assets, financial or otherwise: "There were 30 men with AK. They tell me we shoot you and kill or you give everything. I say, 'okay, have it all, bye bye! I go home now.'"
-- Biggie: "I tell all the other LTs and all the other terps- no one works like Gravediggers! We work, work, work. We no talk – we just do." Me: "Word, Biggie. Word."
-- Biggie, with a sense of absolute wonder in his voice that only someone from a third-world nation can attain: "Ahh-merr-ikaaa … America. It must be very beautiful place, yes?"
It is Biggie, it really is. I just wish we could understand that the way that you do.
38 comments:
- Bag Blog said...
I'm glad you have Biggie to entertain and give new and intersting views on life in Iraq.
Back during the Clinton administration an illegal immigrant friend commented on one of Clinton's State of the Union speeches, "Aiee, that Clinton, he is just spreading butter all over us!" meaning: he is buttering us up.
- March 17, 2008 at 5:59 AM
- Clayton said...
LT, those quotes are awesome! Can't anybody see this on a screenplay? This blog is particularly great because I'm married to French Canada and if my wife starts purring the dialect, it's like building a bigger bomb! I also work with 3 Beluga Whales and there's good money to be made if you can sound like them!
- March 17, 2008 at 6:04 AM
- KJ said...
That was awesome! Thanks LT. Biggie sounds like a good man.
Ohh and a very happy St. Patricks day to you :). There is a song I think you should check out, seeing as it's a great song and it's St. Patricks day - you can find them on myspace (I know, I know...)
"Seven nights in Ire" by Reckless Kelly
- March 17, 2008 at 7:59 AM
1. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
2. Biggie is awesome. I want to get him some turkey sausage. I think Allah would be ok with that.
- March 17, 2008 at 8:27 AM
Happy St Patrick's Day!
- March 17, 2008 at 8:27 AM
Nice post, LT, there are some gems in there. Many a guiness were consumed in your honor this weekend.
"They may question our drinking, but they'll never question our thirst"
- March 17, 2008 at 9:39 AM
Happy St Pat's day, Lt G!!!
- March 17, 2008 at 10:12 AM
- David M said...
The Thunder Run has linked to this post in the blog post From the Front: 03/17/2008 News and Personal dispatches from the front lines.
- March 17, 2008 at 10:59 AM
- firstname.lastname@example.com said...
You need to see the May 15th Prophecy which has been the only source that has been 100 accurate on what is happening in Iraq, as well as Lebanon, Iran and the greater Middle East
Do a Google search of the May 15th Prophecy and you will see for yourself
- March 17, 2008 at 11:35 AM
- DebbieKinIL said...
Biggie- a true survivor. and MacGyver-man!, he HAS excellent taste. Thanks, this post was great!
I hope Biggie survives to tell his grandchildren, about the time they got their freedom back. and how he was a part in it.
- March 17, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Biggie seems like a very sweet person.
- March 17, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Lt. G,
As many you may hear on many radio talk shows, "First Time, Long Time."
I enjoy your writings, and please keep your good and honest work up. I will raise my pint of Guinness this evening to you and your Gravediggers this St. Patrick's Day evening.
- March 17, 2008 at 1:43 PM
- mike said...
Good stuff, LT.
Keep on keepin' on, and stay safe...as possible.
- March 17, 2008 at 5:20 PM
- Nichole said...
Wow that was great!
- March 17, 2008 at 5:31 PM
Dude, great blog! Good to see that there are some sensible heads out there, that have a good sense of humor too! Know that at least one REMF here in the five-sided playpen on the Potomac remembers you guys out there -- stay safe!
- March 17, 2008 at 5:34 PM
Amazing blogs. I would have never known of you if it weren't for Yahoo News. I am thankful I was able to read your blogs. The truth of a daily so to speak. My husband is beginning a secong=d tour out there and he was a reck the first time around when he came home. It always helps to read and get a view of what really is going on. Good and bad! Thanks again!
- March 17, 2008 at 5:48 PM
- subrookie said...
It's all your fault for getting this damn Killers song in my head! Now it's on repeat on my ipod. Good luck Gravedigger, I love your blog. Stay safe and keep up the good work!
- March 17, 2008 at 9:03 PM
Stay safe out there and THANK YOU for all that you do!
Happy St. Patrick's Day
~C. Tebedo (AKA the Better half)
- March 17, 2008 at 9:15 PM
updated links- yahoo news, in addition to many, many major and minor newspapers across the country
- March 17, 2008 at 10:22 PM
A young American officer who likes to read, fight, and drink? Heaven help us, Norman Mailer has returned.
- March 17, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Great stuff! Thanks again for your service & stay safe!
- March 18, 2008 at 12:08 AM
- BrianFH said...
My first exposure to your wonderful blog. Now on my RSS list.
Biggie is the best!
About languages: try learning Esperanto. Takes about a week. Gives the brain a "grid" to approach all other languages, and accelerates absorption.
- March 18, 2008 at 9:42 AM
- BrianFH said...
Oh, about the diabetes:
It has been discovered recently (partly thru statistical matching of areas with high/low consumption of diet colas and high/low incidence of obesity) that using artificial sweeteners INCREASES weight. The body doesn't like being fooled by the sweet taste with no calories, so it cranks up intake. BLOOP!
- March 18, 2008 at 9:45 AM
- Marksda46 said...
May G-d Bless you, May he hold you precious in his sight and safe in his Loving arms. I'm so very proud of you and all of the fine young men and women who have taken the enemy's focus from our streets and hallways. You truly are the "Tip of the Spear". Thank You for your service, sacrifice, and dedication.
One of my Buds is over there working Internet Cafe. I'll fwd him your URL so he can see how what he does works. Again G-d Bless. You will be in my prayers.
- March 18, 2008 at 10:35 AM
- BrianFH said...
Oh, about that pure English. Here's the deal on the apostrophe, starting with "it":
he's, she's, it's;
his, hers, its.
No exceptions.
dog's tail;
dogs' tails.
Words ending in "s":
analysis' author;
analyses' authors.
ABCs are easy to learn;
ABC's star news anchor.
That's the pure quill.
- March 18, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Good stuff, LT! Just found your blog, and it's really interesting and informative! Really gives some much-needed insight into what's actually going on over there.
Keep it up and stay safe!!
- March 18, 2008 at 4:26 PM
You received over 2,000 hits in 24 hours!!! Thank you New York Times. I am so proud of you, as is everyone else in your life. Be safe and know that I am thinking of you.
-- City Girl
PS I am aware that by not posting this anonymously I am just asking to be insulted.
- March 18, 2008 at 4:54 PM
- Grandpa said...
City girl, anyone who dares insult you on this blog will have their throats ripped out by everyone of the regular readers of this blog. Most of us want to see more from you on here.
- March 18, 2008 at 6:28 PM
- Blogengeezer said...
Your last two paragraphs on this post were classic Sir.
I did a prolific email FWD of them, complete with your link.
Hope you don't mind. It should be around the world within a couple of weeks. The 'Gravediggers' are always in our prayers. Thank You Sir. 'DaFlikkers'
- March 18, 2008 at 7:51 PM
- 5wounds said...
Glad to see that CG is a brave warrior as well!
Remember girlfriend to include a bladder cleaning kit and tablets for his camelback in your boxes so that as Your G and the gravediggers embrace the suck.. well.. the suck doesn't cause them harm...
Everything needs cleaning once in awhile! CG don't sell yourself short ever! You did not go to boot camp or train for this!
Thanks to Biggie for the reminder of the blessedness and beauty of America!
..and thanks Lt G for keeping the fight there and allowing the beauty of Our Country to shine through you.
- March 18, 2008 at 8:42 PM
- OldGrouchy said...
City Girl, what's important is how LT G thinks of you and the rest of us can go suck eggs or whatever. Grandpa is right, a teeny bit harsh but correct.
Hope Biggie sees some brightness in his life along with all other Iraqi's. Be nice if Americans could think of our country as biggie described it above. Like to think most Americans do and to heck with those that don't.
Stay safe, all of you Gravediggers too. God bless all of you and Biggie Smalls too.
- March 18, 2008 at 8:56 PM
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- March 18, 2008 at 9:06 PM
- terrylfarmerjr said...
LT. G and the Gravediggers,
I first would like to thank each and every one of you brave men for doing the job that you do. As for you LT you have a gift of writing that is something that I hope you will pursue once back home. My family and I send care packages to the men and woman serving our nation and would love to put one together for the Gravediggers. Recently my close friend returned from Afghanistan, I know, firsthand, the packages were well received. Please do not consider this a form of charity or a civilian's way of saying "we've done something for the troops". I am a military brat as is my wife and we have known no other way to support the troops but to send love from home. Growing up military and having a house full of Vietnam and Gulf Vets have been a way of life. If at all possible please provide an APO box and our packages unless instructed otherwise will be addressed to the Gravediggers, if for reasons this cannot happen we understand and still would like to send our love and prayers to you men.
The Famers
- March 18, 2008 at 9:22 PM
Lt G (a/k/a Honorable Son Number 1), since I don't have the option to send this to City Girl directly , it goes on this post).
City Girl, don't worry what othrs think. Whatever is between you and Lt G is precisely that - between you and Lt G, and I (and I hope all others, will respect that). Lt G will always be Honorable Son Number 1 (with apologies to poor Hollywood stereotypes but those Charlie Chan movies are a part of American history and reflect all of American history - some of which to be proud of, some of which to reflect upon and learn from). But City Girl, you are more than "alright in my book." YOu are very important to Lt G, and thus, important to me.
Wishing you, Lt G, the Gravediggers and everyones family and friends, all the best
Papa G (or as Lt G refers to me Poppa G)
- March 18, 2008 at 10:31 PM
- DG said...
LT G - I saw MacGyver one morning when I was skiing in Taos. My husband and I stopped off in some funky new age town not far from Taos and between seeing all of the pot smokers and crystals I worked up a mighty hunger. We dropped into a southwestern breakfast place and ordered up some yummy spicy huevos breakfast dishes which we promptly dove into with vigor. As my hunger relaxed I started glancing around at my surroundings. THAT'S WHEN I SAW MACGYVER. It freaked me the hell out. There slouched Richard Dean Anderson, all lean and lanky with his thin legs stuck out in front of him. He had his girl du jour with him and they were in some kind of tiff. She had on huge sunglasses that hid her face. I watched them with fascination until my husband whacked my leg under the table. "Do you think he's going to build a bomb?" I hissed. My husband rolled his eyes, but then started watching MacGyver suspiciously.
You just never know about MacGyver. The man's a genius. He could have blown us all to kingdom come with scrambled eggs, a toothpick, and a little salsa.
- March 20, 2008 at 4:07 PM
- Inquiries said...
I like your blog. Biggie is hilarious.
- March 20, 2008 at 9:16 PM
- BrianFH said...
Nah, everyone knows how dangerous it is to insult a redhead! ;)
BTW -- crushed under a microscope, all human hair contains red pigment, and no other colors.
- March 21, 2008 at 7:08 AM
Biggie, on his actions during the initial American offensive in 2003: "I see smoke from American tanks and American heli-choppers and American bombs and I go inside. I stay in house for three weeks and make two new babies with my wives."
OMFG.... That one had me seriously laughing out loud. CLASSIC!!!! He sounds like a real character- which means it's no wonder he fits right in with you guys!!
- March 23, 2008 at 6:15 PM


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WKU honored 89 students from five Bowling Green and Warren County high schools for their academic achievements.
This year's group has an average ACT composite score of 29.11 and grade-point average of 3.89 and included 21 Kentucky Governor's Scholars and 11 National Merit Semifinalists.
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What's my angle? That's a question I've been getting a lot lately.
My simple answer is that I want to learn as much as possible about the homeless experience in my city. The best I can hope for is to paint a realistic portrait of life on Columbia's streets.
My complicated answer is an ever-expanding list of questions. I've heard a lot of outlandish and unsettling things from the homeless people I know in Columbia, and I want to check them out. Here are a few for starters. Feel free to let me know what you know on these topics, and by all means suggest more topics I should investigate.
1. Is there really homeless prostitution downtown? I've heard about this on several occasions, and the story usually goes something like this: Upper-middle-class men cruise the main strips in their cars, slowing when they approach clusters of homeless men. They roll down their windows and offer money for sex, and if one of the homeless men is desperate enough — often for a drug fix — he gets in the car.
Here's Lightfoot, who chose not to use his real name for this interview, talking about the prostitution he said he has witnessed in his months living on Columbia's streets:
Does this really happen in our city? I'll be asking around and keeping my eyes peeled to find out.
2. What's it like in the shelters? I'm involved with a homeless ministry that takes dinner to the bus stops once a week, and we occasionally run into people who say they won't go to the shelters, even when it's below freezing. Some have been banned for behavioral or drug issues, but others tell us they're avoiding either the spread of germs or the nightly potential for fights to break out. What are conditions really like in there? What does it take to keep the peace and to keep people clean and healthy?
3. How common is it for homeless people in Columbia to have savings accounts? Some have said that helping people open accounts is one of the keys to ending poverty.
4. What do homeless people think about the welfare services and public institutions around Columbia? What are they saying, for instance, about MIRCI or the Salvation Army? Do they see CMRTA as a reliable way to get around town? Do they take advantage of free health care when they need it?
5. Can families stick together on the streets? Many shelters are for men or women exclusively, and I hear stories from time to time of couples who have to part ways while they're homeless.
6. Are the day labor agencies viable places to pull yourself up by the bootstraps? Is it possible to find steady enough work there with good enough pay when you're trying to get off the streets?
7. How effective are faith-based aid groups at helping the homeless? One encouraging thing I've heard from several homeless people is that, thanks to the churches, nobody starves to death in Columbia. But are there cases where you have to sit through a sermon just to get lunch? What is a homeless person's spiritual life like? When you're trying to get some help and you're living in the Bible Belt, does it behoove you to talk about Jesus — even if you don't really believe?


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1- Must & have to are often interchangeable. 'Have to' is sometimes used to show that the authority is external and not from the speaker.
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I need your help. I have some questions + I would like you to find mistakes in the text below.
Here Ill write the questions:
1) you must tell the police - could we use HAVE TO intead?
2)Must I be a slave to my mobile? could I write Do I have to instead? I learned that have to is used to express a necesarry of a rule or of outside authority and must is used to say I myself find it necesarry and I want to do it. If I must/have to (?) be a slave to my mobile, I think I dont think it is necesarry. If I thought it was necesarry i wouldnt call it to be a slave.
3)But it was in bad condition.
-why there isnt the article A? I mean like this: But it was in a bad condition.
3)correct the mistakes:
Holidays in January in the Czech Republic
In the Czech Republic, there is just the middle of the winter in January, so the weather is quite cold and you have to wear warm clothes. The best is to wear a coat, warm shoes, mittens or gloves and a cap. You dont have to wear the mittens and the cap, but youll see youll probably prefer to wear them. If you like skiing, you have a lot of possibilities here, when its winter. You should wear trousers and a jacket for skiing
You can do a lot of things in the Czech Republic, even if it is just January. First of all, the well known sport you can practise here is skiing. But you can try any other winter sports, of course. If you dont like winter sports, you can go for example swimming to spa towns (or any other with swimming pools). If you dont like sports at all, you can for instance visit some of our museums. You could also visit our castles, but they arent ussually opened in winter. And of course, you can always simply walk and watch all the nice nature (or beatiful historical town streets) covered by snow.
There isnt any special food or there also arent any special drinks that Czech people drink only in Janury, but I can mention some food and drinks people eat and drink. Well, I will start with drinks. It is more usual that people drink better hot drinks in winter, such as hot chocolate, coffe, tea, mull etc. It is also good to drink juices, because this season, people havent got enough vitamins. Our national meal is probably pork with dumplings and sauerkraut. By the way, it is my favourite meal.
3a)Do you think it would be better to write: open instead of opened?
3b)People prefer to drink instead of people drink?
Are there some other mistakes?
1- Must & have to are often interchangeable. 'Have to' is sometimes used to show that the authority is external and not from the speaker.
Well, if have to is used to show that the authority is external, why are the sentences I wrote correct?Originally Posted by tdol
1) you must tell the police
2)Must I be a slave to my mobile?
And what about the other questoins I ask? Can you answer them?
Please, can someone try to answer?
Well, so can you at least answer the third question? How can I learn English when I don't know the answers of my questions?
3a. openOriginally Posted by Lenka
3b. prefer
Both must and have to express a necessity, so, yes, 'have to tell the police' is possible. :DOriginally Posted by Lenka
Here's a site that explains the meaning of English Modals. Click here.
In this context, notably a question, Modal Must is used to express irony. It's used humorously or sarcastically to express a different or opposite tendency, like this,Originally Posted by Lenka
EX: Must you slam the door? :x
Is it necessary to slam the door? Is there some requirement I don't know about that says you have to slam the door?)
EX: Must I do eveything around here?
Is it necessary that I do everything around here? Is there some requirement that I don't know about that says I have to do everything?
EX: Must I be a slave?
Is it necessary to be a slave? Is there some requirement that I don't know about that says I have to be a slave?
The difference in meaning is rather slight:Originally Posted by Lenka
A. It was in a bad condition.
=> It was in a specific condition, that condition being bad)
B. It was in bad condition.
=> Its condition, in general, is bad.
Originally Posted by Lenka3a) Some of the castles are not open in the winter. (Adjective)Originally Posted by Lenka
People prefer to drink... (Statement of Preference)
People drink... (Statement of Fact)
All the best, :D


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If you see him in action you will understand exactly what I'm talking about. I have been doing MMA for awhile and have had many different instructors. He is by far one of the best. He cares if you are satisfied with what you have learned by the end of his lesson."
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50 Cent undergoes anger management
The In Da Club hitmaker publicly admitted to struggling with "anger issues" on Wednesday (03Oct12) when he opened up about what inspired him to end his long-running feud with rap rival Fat Joe last weekend (29Sep12).
He even confessed his lack of control over his emotions could have caused their eight-year war of words to end in tragedy, writing on his Twitter.com blog: "Me and @Fatjoe did something that never happens in hip hop... I have anger issues @Fatjoe has a lot of pride. We have money, we have influence. This combination could bring out the body bags."
But 50 Cent is learning not to let his emotions cloud his judgement.
After engaging in a few Twitter spats with followers on Thursday (04Oct12), he let slip he's undergoing therapy to deal with his problems when one detractor told him: "U need anger management 50 u no angel (sic)".
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Want to lose weight this year?
I officially welcome you to the club of several million people. It is one of the top new years resolutions. By the end of this year you will want to graduate from the "I decided to lose weight this year " club and become a member of the "I lost weight this year" club. The I-lost-weight club has many less members than the club you now belong to.
The decision to lose weight is a highly emotional one. You are now looking to the future with so many hopes and expectations. You are now in a great position to start justifying some spending. What better investment could you make than into your own health? Surely every dollar you spend today will be saved in health and life insurance premiums. Think of all the medical bills you save.
Don't wrongly justify spending a lot of money to get in shape. I come to you today as a still small voice – it doesn't take a lot of money to get in shape. As an example, you can frugally train for a half or full marathon.
10 Cheap Ways To Lose Weight and Get in Shape
Rule #1 – Buy today what you want/need today.
With your new vision of your skinny self you head out to do some shopping.
Before you know it, you've spent $500 dollars on new exercise clothes, running shoes, and a gym membership.
However, you are better off asking yourself – do I need that today? Most of our fitness spending is based on what we are sure we will need tomorrow. Think, for example, about new exercise clothes. When you first start your fitness plan it will probably start with some casual walking. Do you really need a $50 Under Armor shirt to walk around the block? How about those $200 running shoes? Don't you think that your old $50 running shoes would suffice?
Buy the minimal items at first, and then as you start to exercise you can get more 'technical' gear.
Rule #2 – If you buy exercise equipment, buy only one piece of equipment.
To be honest, I'm not a fan of a lot of exercise equipment. However, I recognize that many of you live in a frozen tundra and think your lungs will collapse if you try and exercise outside. So I'm going to give you a little leeway.
However, you should only buy one piece of exercise equipment. If you don't use this rule, you will own something for abs, biceps, and cardiovascular fitness – all within the first day. You don't need to (and can't) get in shape overnight. If you start with one small new exercise you are on the right track – don't buy everything at once.
Rule #3 – Shop Used.
I'll let you in on a little trade secret …
Most exercise equipment sits in a corner collecting dust. You could probably buy a used treadmill that is four years old for a 90% discount. And the machine has probably only been used for a total of 15 hours. There is no reason to buy new equipment.
Where do you get used sports equipment?
- Second Hand Stores – I think exercise equipment is on thing you should always shop second hand first.
- Used athletic stores – like Play It Again Sports
- Craigslist
- Network – let people at church know what you're interested in buying. Yet, another advantage of forming a frugal community.
Rule #4 – Include physical fitness spending in your budget.
It is too easy to justify fitness spending. While it is so important to get into shape, don't give yourself a blank check for spending. Don't destroy your finances in an effort to get fit. By the end of the year you probably wouldn't feel any better about yourself.
All your exercise spending is subject to the old rules of the budget – budget it or you don't spend it. If you spent the budgeted amount – don't spend any more.
Rule #5 – Do your own cooking.
There is not a single company in the world that has a product that makes you skinny just by eating THEIR brand of food. You can get online and look for healthy recipes and cook your own food. Use sites like livestrong.com to help you monitor and track your required daily food intake.
Rule #6 – Take advantage of free.
Before you race out to take advantage of the predictable January sale at the gym, ask yourself if there is a way you could exercise for free.
Free options include – walking/running, community centers with free resources, an exercise room at work. Sure, these options might not have all the bells and whistle, but let me remind you, you are a beginner so you don't need all the bells and whistles.
Rule #7 – Do your own exercise at home.
There are a lot of great plans for getting into shape. Most, however, require highly specialized equipment. However, you can often use resources in your own home.
- Use paint cans or rocks to work your biceps.
- Find a bar at home for chin ups.
- Use a chair to work your triceps.
- Do sit ups and push ups without any equipment.
Use your kids as weights. Sometimes I just wrestle with my kids and lift them up for the exercise. (I'm glad this post doesn't have a full body shot because I'm about the size of a twig on a dead tree).
I'm not saying that for the rest of your life you're only going to use paint cans to get in shape. However, after you've developed a habit and proved to yourself you're going to stick with it – then go buy better stuff.
Rule #8 – Don't sign a long term gym contract.
Hmmm. Not much more to say here. Buy it month by month until you see if it is getting used – then sign the long term contract.
Rule #9 – Buy one good fitness book or use the internet.
The internet is packed full with useful information on fitness. Find a cheap at home fitness plan online.
Otherwise, you might want to get a book that will give you some structure and exercise plans. I have the book Fit & Well – it has lots of at home exercises.
Rule #10 – Don't register for that marathon today.
You're on fire because on January 1st you ran around the block. As a person who was a long distant runner for several years, I'd advise you to wait to sign up for the marathon till you know you're ready. There can be a lot of registration fees lost if you find you set your goal to prematurely.
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Prosecution, Defense Present Conflicting Versions Of Shooting
PRETORIA, South Africa -- The statements from Oscar Pistorius' defense and the prosecution give conflicting accounts of what happened in the shooting death of Reeva Steenkamp in the early hours of Feb. 14.Excerpts from the affidavit made by Pistorius, and read out in court by senior defense lawyer Barry Roux, in a bail hearing Tuesday after the athlete was charged with premeditated murder for the killing of his model girlfriend:"I fail to understand how I could be charged with murder, let alone premeditated murder, as I had no intention to kill my girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp ("Reeva"). ... I deny the aforesaid allegation in the strongest terms. ..."On the 13th of February 2013 Reeva would have gone out with her friends and I with my friends. Reeva then called me and asked that we rather spend the evening at home. I agreed. ... By about 22h00 on 13 February 2013 we were in our bedroom. She was doing her yoga exercises and I was in bed watching television. My prosthetic legs were off. We were deeply in love and I could not be happier. I know she felt the same way. She had given me a present for Valentine's Day but asked me only to open it the next day."After Reeva finished her yoga exercises she got into bed and we both fell asleep. I am acutely aware of violent crime being committed by intruders entering homes ... I have received death threats before. I have also been a victim of violence and of burglaries before. For that reason I kept my firearm, a 9 mm Parabellum, underneath my bed when I went to bed at night."During the early morning hours of 14 February 2013, I woke up, went onto the balcony to bring the fan in and closed the sliding doors, the blinds and the curtains. I heard a noise in the bathroom and realized that someone was in the bathroom. ... I felt a sense of terror rushing over me. ..."I believed that someone had entered my house. I was too scared to switch a light on."I grabbed my 9 mm pistol from underneath my bed. On my way to the bathroom I screamed words to the effect for him/them to get out of my house and for Reeva to phone the police. It was pitch dark in the bedroom and I thought Reeva was in bed. I noticed that the bathroom window was open. I realized that the intruder/s was/were in the toilet because the toilet door was closed and I did not see anyone in the bathroom. ..."It filled me with horror and fear of an intruder or intruders being inside the toilet. ... As I did not have my prosthetic legs on and felt extremely vulnerable, I knew I had to protect Reeva and myself. I believed that when the intruder/s came out of the toilet we would be in grave danger. ..."I fired shots at the toilet door and shouted to Reeva to phone the police. She did not respond ... Everything was pitch dark in the bedroom and I was still too scared to switch on a light. Reeva was not responding."When I reached the bed, I realized that Reeva was not in bed. That is when it dawned on me that it could have been Reeva who was in the toilet. I returned to the bathroom calling her name. I tried to open the toilet door but it was locked. I rushed back into the bedroom and opened the sliding door exiting onto the balcony and screamed for help."I put on my prosthetic legs, ran back to the bathroom and tried to kick the toilet door open. I think I must then have turned on the lights. I went back into the bedroom and grabbed my cricket bat to bash open the toilet door. ... Reeva was slumped over but alive."I battled to get her out of the toilet and pulled her into the bathroom. I phoned Johan Stander ("Stander") who was involved in the administration of the estate and asked him to phone the ambulance. ... I carried her downstairs in order to take her to the hospital. ... I tried to render the assistance to Reeva that I could, but she died in my arms. ..."I cannot bear to think of the suffering I have caused her and her family, knowing how much she was loved. I also know that the events of that tragic night were as I have described them and that in due course I have no doubt the police and expert investigators will bear this out."___Excerpts from the prosecution's affidavit against Pistorius:"The incident took place in the residence of the applicant (Pistorius) and we are confident that it will not be in dispute that (Pistorius) fired four shots, three of which hit the deceased and caused her death. She was unarmed and inside a toilet with the door closed. The applicant fired shots from outside the closed door of the toilet. ..."There were two people in the house during the evening of 13-14 February 2013 - the applicant and the deceased, who were in a relationship. The deceased arrived between 1700 and 1800 on the 13th of February 2013 and planned to spend the night with the accused. An overnight bag was found in the main bedroom and a cosmetic bag in the bathroom (scene of crime). The deceased was shot three times whilst she was in the toilet behind a closed door."The bathroom and the toilet is about six meters (yards) from the main bedroom and upstairs from the main entrance and living area of the applicant's house. A passage links the bathroom and bedroom. The house is situated in a security complex with 24-hour security available."The door to the toilet was broken open from the outside - the only reasonable inference being that it was locked and could not be opened. (Pistorius) gained access to the toilet and carried the deceased downstairs where he walked into security guards. The main door of the house was not locked. (Pistorius) told his sister that he thought it was a burglar. We argue that this was part of the pre-planning to use as a defense. Why would a burglar lock himself into a toilet? There may have been an argument earlier between (Pistorius) and the deceased. ..."There is no possible explanation to support his report that he thought that it was a burglar. Even (in) his own version, he readied himself, walked to the bathroom with the clear intention and plan to kill the `burglar' and did so whilst the burglar was harmless and contained in a toilet. This in itself also constitutes premeditated murder of a `defenseless burglar.'"It is our respectful argument that `pre-planning' or premeditation do not require months of planning - if ... I ready myself and walk a distance with the intention to kill someone, it is premeditated."


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With a new Super Mario Bros. title to tide fans over, and plenty of third-party software, this year's Wii offering includes an eclectic mix of games. But which to buy?
While the list below isn't a rundown of all of the reviews that ran this year on Kotaku, it is a fairly strong sampling.
Which games make your list for wishlist or gift list?
A Boy and His Blob
Price: $US39.99 Rating: Everyone Genre: Platformer Subject Matter:A Boy and His Blob is a platform game in which the titular duo use their wits and the Blob's transformative powers to overcome obstacles as they try to save the planet from an evil alien overlord. Value: Moderately lengthy for a platformer, A Boy and His Blob's main draw is it's combination of platforming and puzzle-solving, using the unique morphing blob mechanic to create ladders, holes, trampolines and more to help traverse increasingly hostile environments. The graphics are gorgeous and the presentation is charmingly bare. It's almost artistic. Buy it for: fans of the original game and people with a strong bond to their pets Read the Full Review
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
Price: $US49.99 Rating: Everyone Genre: Marble-shooting, creature-battling action game. Subject Matter: Based on the wildly popular collectible toy game and cartoon series, Bakugan follows in the footsteps of Pokemon but adds transforming marbles to the mix. The game does a good job of capturing the essence of the franchise. Value: With a relatively robust single-player campaign and ability to battle up to three friends on one television in a slew of interactive arenas, this game is a pretty good deal. Buy it for:fans of Bakugan and maybe even curious fans of Pokemon. Read the Full Review
The Beatles: Rock Band
Price: The stand-alone game sells for $US59.99, the Limited Edition Premium Bundle sell for $US249.99, the Rickenbacker 325 Standalone Guitar and the Gretsch Duo Jet Standalone Guitar sells for $US99.99. Rating: Teen Genre: Rhythm music game Subject Matter: The Beatles: Rock Band is a musical journey through the history of one of the world's most popular bands. Value: For those new to the Rock Band phenomenon and fans of The Beatles, this 45-track game is well worth a purchase because this is the only way you'll play The Beatles music in a Rock Band game. If you're not into the band, give this a pass. Buy it for: huge Beatles fans. <a href="http://kotaku.com/5352358/the-beatles-rock-band-review-blisters-on-my-fingers "Read the Full Review
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Reflex
Price: $US49.99 Rating: M Genre: First-Person Shooter Subject Matter: The Call of Duty series jumps from old school wars to modern combat in an edgy politically-charged tale of nuclear warfare. Value: With Wii shooters few and far between, this is a must-have for FPS fans. Buy it for: FPS fans who also happen to be Wii owners. Or your grandma, if you're trying to get un-invited to the family reunion. Read the Full Review
Contra ReBirth
Price: $US10.00 (WiiWare) Rating: Teen Genre: Action Subject Matter: A new entry in the Contra series in glorious, Super Nintendo-era 2D. Value: It's short and hard, like a body-building elf. ReBirth takes the classic 2D run-and-gun gameplay of the Contra series and...doesn't do all that much with it. It's a new game with an old look. Read the Full Review
Dead Space Extraction
Price: $US49.99 Rating: M Genre: Dynamic on-rails first-person shooter. Subject Matter: Sci-fi horror prequel to 2008's Dead Space, featuring survivors on the run from alien horrors. Value: A short Wii game, but one of the best-looking and most exciting ones in recent memory. Buy it for: Fans of the Dead Space series and Wii gamers looking for a game targeted to an older crowd; this one's too profane for kids. Read the Full Review
DJ Hero
Price: $US119.99 Rating: Teen Genre: Rhythm Subject Matter: DJ Hero is a rhythm game featuring a replica DJ turntable so players can mix and scratch to the beat of original music mash-ups. Value: DJ Hero features upwards fo 100 different DJ-driven mash-ups featuring songs from the 70's on up to present-day hits. Unlike the latest Guitar Hero or Rock Band games, however, it's only good for one or two players, so the party element just isn't there. The innovative turntable-based gameplay makes it a breath of fresh air in the currently band-centric music genre, but it certainly isn't as social. Buy it for: Fans of eclectic music mixes and lonely Guitar Hero fans. Read the Full Review
Excitebike: World Rally
Price: $US10 (download only) Genre: Arcade racer Subject Matter: An update to the classic Nintendo racer Excitebike, with a few minor gameplay tweaks and a revised link. Value: A touch pricey for what is essentially a modern day port of a classic racer, but I suppose nostalgia has no price. Buy it for: fans of classic Nintendo games and pick up and play gaming. Read the Full Review
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life As A Darklord
Price: $US10 (download only) Rating: E10+ Genre: Tower Defense Subject Matter: In an twist on the genre, evil princess gets to stack one tower against invaders. Value: Lots of levels, but the creators charge extra for a lot of the cooler items and features. Buy it for: Tower defence fans who want a major change to the traditional formula Read the Full Review
Ju-on: The Grudge
Price: $US29.99 Rating: M Genre: Horror, Action Subject Matter: Relive the eeriness of the Japanese horror sensation in this "haunted house simulator." Value: With a second Wii Remote, you can randomly inflict scary "haunting" moments on the person playing the game by mashing A. Buy it for: Japanese horror film fans and anybody you secretly hate but don't dare give lumps of coal to. Read the Full Review
LEGO Rock Band
Price: $US49.99 Rating: Everyone Genre: Rhythm Subject Matter: It's the family version of Rock Band, with adorable LEGO characters. Value:The value in LEGO Rock Band comes mainly from knowing your children won't be exposed to any suggestive lyrics or imagery, so if you're the type of parent/aunt/uncle that actually worries about such things, then there you are. Otherwise, you get somewhere around 44 songs that will just be released as downloadable content for the main game anyway. Buy it for: Younger fans of good music who already have access to Rock Band instruments. Read the Full Review
Price: $US49.99 Rating: T Genre: Role-playing game mixed with empire-building Subject Matter: A fairy-tale-style king at odds with increasingly clever and culturally-interesting enemies tribes and kings. Value: High. Lengthy, imaginative single-player quest. Buy it for: Wii owners who want a game that will last; fans of quirky, more artsy video games. Read the Full Review
LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias
Price: 1000 Wii Points Rating: Everyone Genre: Platform Subject Matter: It's the sequel to 2008's LostWinds with the new ability to switch between seasons (winter and summer). Value: Small touches, like the character being realistically refracted when standing behind ice, made us forget this is not a packaged retail release. The graphics and music are both deliver — as does the Wii Remote gameplay. Buy it for: Gamers looking for a breezy and cute platformer. Read the Full Review
Marvel Super Hero Squad
Price: $US39.99 Rating: Everyone 10+ Genre: Beat-em Up Subject Matter: A standard tale of good versus evil told with tiny, superdeformed Marvel characters Value: While the adventure mode will only last a couple of hours, Marvel Super Hero Squad features a Battle Mode that lets your kids fight against each other using iconic Marvel Comics characters, so there is some lasting value there, if only for the youngins'. Buy it for: kids old enough to enjoy Marvel Characters but not old enough to handle Captain America getting shot and killed Read the Full Review
Muramasa: The Demon Blade
Price: $US49.99 Rating: Teen Genre: Action RPG Subject Matter: A highly Japanese hack and slash RPG with very striking 2D visuals. Value:A gorgeous single-player action RPG, Muramasa has a great deal of gameplay but very little in the way of story development. Lots of over-the-top action and some very impressive boss fights make up for the overall lack of depth. Buy it for: Japanese RPG and anime fans. Read the Full Review
MySims Agents
Price: $US49.99 Rating: E Genre: Action/Adventure Subject Matter: Make your MySim into the ultimate secret agent by unravelling a huge mystery. Value: Lots of customizable costumes and outfits, plus a secret alternate ending and bonus puzzles lend the game replay value. Buy it for: Your kids and play it when they aren't looking. Read the Full Review
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Price: $US49.99 Rating: Everyone Genre: Side-scrolling, nostalgia-tugging platformer Subject Matter: New Super Mario Bros. Wii doesn't explore any new narratives, you're still Mario who is still trying to save the princess, but this time around you can play with three friends, and the game is there to help you when you get stuck. Value: New Super Mario Bros. Wii feels like two games in one, and there are several mulitplayer modes to add to the fun after you've beaten the game. Buy it for: Anyone with a Wii, anyone considering a Wii. Read the Full Review
Rabbids Go Home
Price: $US49.99 Rating: E10+ Genre: Comedy platformer Subject Matter: Three manic rabbit-like creatures and their shopping cart put to task to rob humanity of its junk in order to build a pile and pathway to the moon. Plus, the Rabbids can and must yell the clothes off ridiculous people. Value: A pleasant and funny adventure that will last a weekend, but longer for those who want to collect 100%. Buy it for: Gamers who want a game that makes them laugh out loud; fans of platforming looking for a Mario alternative; people looking for the Rabbids to finally star in something that isn't a mini-game compilation. Read the Full Review
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles
Price: $US49.99 Rating: M Genre: On-rails shooter, Resident Evil retrospective Subject Matter: Single-player or co-op light gun shooter takes on Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil Code: Veronica, wrapped up in a short, new pre-Resident-Evil-4 campaign, all presented with RE's mix of horror and cheese (though this one isn't scary). Value: Light gun games are usually very short, but this one has three campaigns and enough unlockables to offer at least nine hours of first-time play. Buy it for: Resident Evil fans; people looking for a less innovative Wii light gun game than Dead Space Extraction and a less outrageous one than House of the Dead: Overkill, but, of the three, the one with the most content. A solid game. Read the Full Review
Price: $US19.99 Rating: Teen Genre: Beat-em Up Subject Matter: Spyborgs is a simple arcade-style beat-em up with cartoon tendencies. Buy it for: Young children and early teens who've yet to develop discerning tastes. Value: $US19.99 could very well translate into keeping your kids quiet (or at least only yelling at each other) for a few hours, or some quality parent-child bonding time. It's not particularly exciting, but it'll do in a pinch. Read the Full Review
Price: $US10 (download only) Rating: E10+ Genre: Side-scrolling real-time-strategy game. Subject Matter: Vikings vs. ninjas vs. Aztecs Value: High, given the amount of levels, the gleefully violent cartoon visuals and the creative campaign. Buy it for: Fans looking for cartoon violence on the Wii and fans of Patapon the only game remotely like this. Read the Full Review
Wii Energizer 4X Charging Station
Price: $US49.99 Rating: N/A Genre: N/A Subject Matter:An induction panel that charges up to four remotes at a time. Value: With four rechargeable battery packs included with the induction panel, this seems like a fairly good deal. Buy it for:Wii owners sick of burning through batteries and people who have their console set up in a place where space is at a premium. Read the Full Review
Wii Fit Plus
Price: $US19.99 (game only), $US99.99 (with Balance Board) Rating: E Genre: Fitness, Sports Subject Matter: A slew of next mini-games and a handful of new exercises round out Nintendo's home fitness tool. Value: With a new multiplayer function and the ability to weigh your cat, baby or dog, Wii Fit Plus pushes its fun on the whole family. Buy it for: Yourself because you're too lazy to go to the gym, your grandparents who need help getting over last year's hip surgery, or your brother-in-law who should really be watching his weight. Read the Full Review
Price: $US49.99 Rating: Everyone Genre: Casual sports Subject Matter: Wii Sports Resort drops you on an island with a dozen sports to attempt using the Wii's new, more accurate MotionPlus device. Value: Packed with a MotionPlus remote add-on and a hefty collection of sports, this is a must have for Wii owners. Buy it for: Fans of Wii Sports, casual gamers, anyone looking for some family time on their Wii. Read the Full Review


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Crest of London is committed to protecting your privacy .We will only use the information we collect about you lawfully in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
When you place an order on www.crestoflondon.co.uk you enter into a transaction with Crest Trading Limited, Company Number 2725117
Your order on this website constitutes an offer to us to purchase the goods in your basket, and we will do our utmost to fulfill the order to satisfactory service levels. To meet our service commitment to you, we will store your order and necessary personal details which have been provided by you during the ordering process or through any written, e-mail or telephone communication, to obtain authorization from your bank for the payment.
You can check that the information which we are holding is accurate by accessing your online account (if you have registered for one) or by e-mailing us at email@example.com. Also, even if you have given us consent to send marketing information to you, you are able to request that we do not contact you with any further information by e-mailing us at any time.
We will not contact you in the future unless you have given us your consent to do so, in which case we may contact you by telephone, e-mail, fax or post.
The information which we hold will be held securely to prevent unauthorized access by third parties. Your data may have to be disclosed if we are required by law to disclose it, or as a result of a lawful request by a governmental or law enforcement authority.
We may use technology to track the patterns of behaviour of visitors to our site. This can include using a 'cookie' which would be stored on your browser. You can usually modify your browser to prevent this happening. The information collected in this way can be used to identify the computer you are using unless you modify your browser settings.
We may from time to time establish partnership with other websites, linking directly from our website. Each company operates its own policy regarding privacy and the sale of personal data and the use of cookies. If you have a concern regarding the way your data will be used by any of our partner websites, please read the privacy statement on the website in question. Please note that while we do our utmost to work with only the most reputable of businesses, third party websites are not under our control. We cannot accept any responsibility for any issues arising in connection with the third party website's use of your data, the content or the services offered.
Any changes to this Privacy Policy made by Crest Trading Ltd will be posted here and will take effect immediately.


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In this category, you will find all the businesses and traders dedicated to the sale, distribution and repairs of televisions, also authorized TV installers. Whichever type of television you're looking for you can find here. Plasma screens, LCD of all sizes: 26'', 32'', 42'', 52'' etc. Television combos with video or televisions and with DVD players. Decoders for your digital TV. CRT and CRD televisions of all sizes and the best brands all at very good prices
Nowadays there are no Televisions in the Lorca's business directory.
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