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DWTS Season 11 Rumor and Innuendo – August 16, 2010
Remember way back when when I talked about the rumor of Xzibit being on the show this season?? I talked about it in this post and this post.
Well, interesting coincidence (or not?) – Xzibit is on site this week with Extreme Makeover Home Edition helping with a house in Wisconsin. Why is this relevant, you ask? Mainly because the episode being filmed is a DWTS themed episode. 🙂 Really, it's about using dance to fight obesity and a bunch of DWTS pros were there for the day (and Derek is apparently staying all week). That's pretty interesting for a reason that didn't occur to me until one of Derek's fans at PureDerekHough asked me the question (thanks DJ!) when looking at pictures of Xzibit with the DWTS Pros also on site – "Wasn't Xzibit rumored to be on DWTS?" Why yes, DJ, he was – and now he's the only non-DWTS person on the Extreme Makeover set, surrounded by Derek, Mark, Chelsie, Tony and Anna. That's too big a coincidence for me to let is slide by un-mentioned. 🙂
Well, people?? Just a coincidence?? Or, are they doing a clever tie in – DWTS pros and one of the celebs build a house? Keep in mind that Extreme Make Over Home Edition doesn't have a season premiere until September 26 – nearly a week after DWTS own premiere. 🙂
The first several posts on PureDerekHough have pictures (and one vid) from the site – and links to where you can see more pictures of the various professionals. A couple really cute pictures of Chelsie, John. 😉
Oh, and they are doing some 80's theme thing, which is why everyone is dressed kinda dorky. Xzibit is the man in the orange.


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One Friday night years ago, I was sitting in a stall in the ladies' room at the ad agency I worked at, and I couldn't help overhearing the conversation between two girls who were glamming themselves up in front of the mirror before heading out. One asked how the other's relationship was going. She responded, "Well, you know, early on it was all really exciting, and I was really keen, and he had the upper hand. Now we've kind of settled into it, and it's all good, and I've got the upper hand." There was a pause, and then she said wistfully, "I wish we could both have the upper hand at the same time."
The French have a saying: "In every relationship, there is one who kisses, and one who turns the cheek." If you look at the relationships around you, at every age and at every stage, you might think that's true. But power dynamics in relationships are funny things. You might think you know which partner kisses and which one turns the cheek—and you could be completely wrong. They might both be kissing.
And you might not even be sure of this in your own relationship. Sometimes you might feel like you're the dependent one, and therefore most vulnerable, because you see your partner as secure and in control, and maybe as the one who could more easily walk away. Other times, that secure person might be you, and your partner could be feeling more needy. Guess what? It doesn't always matter. In fact, one of the fun things about relationships is that power is often a matter of balance—it can shift all the time, tilting back and forth between you. Sometimes it's nice to just sit back, relax, and let someone else call the shots. Sometimes it's preferable to be the one deciding what to do and making it happen. The important thing is that both of you are happy.
And that's particularly important when it comes to sex. Because sex is amazing and terrifying and wonderful and unnerving and strange and fabulous and powerful, it's very easy to feel powerless—to follow your partner's lead, abandon what you really want, and lose sight of your own fulfillment, whether out of laziness or insecurity. But here are four ways to prevent that from happening:
1. Know you're desired—and enjoy it.
Knowing that you're sexually desired by someone whom you desire equally is one of the most fantastic feelings in the world. There's a power that you get from realizing that another person wants you, badly, and also knowing that you can decide what you want to offer them and what you want to withhold. And you can take your time about it.
I happen to date younger men, and so you might think that as the older, more confident half of the equation, I would be the first to initiate something physical. Nope. Never. That's because I enjoy the whole process of knowing someone else is dying to make their move but not sure how best to, and then observing how they do it. The gradual inching closer on the couch, the often charming/gallant/adorable verbal approach—it's all enormous fun.
Now, of course, that's just me. The point is, there is tremendous titillation in being lusted after and being given the opportunity to fulfill someone else's desire, should you want and choose to do so. Revel in it.
2. Make them feel as good as you do.
I find that feeling the power of my own desirability makes me feel confident enough to celebrate my partner's, but letting someone else know that you desire them, and how much you desire them, can be scary. It can feel like surrendering too much, because now you're giving them power over YOU. But when you leave your own insecurities behind and focus on making your partner feel really, really great, it makes for an even better experience for both of you. You know how awesome it is when you find someone the perfect gift, or do something really nice for them, or pay them a compliment they're thrilled to receive? You feel personally rewarded, happy to see them satisfied. The same goes for sex. Obviously, this can be a more complex exchange, which brings me to…
3. Draw your own lines.
We all have our boundaries, especially when it comes to sex. There are things that we have no curiosity about and absolutely no desire to try, no matter what other people say or suggest or want. These boundaries aren't necessarily fixed. They can move over time. As you get older, or as you become more at ease with sex and your own sexuality, or as you discover things about yourself and what you enjoy, or when you meet someone you trust and who really turns you on, you might suddenly find your interests change—or not!
The bottom line is, anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or makes you feel bad about yourself or unpleasantly pains you is a line. Draw it. Out loud. Firmly. A partner who doesn't respect that is a partner you DON'T want to be with. Great sex is about communication. Whether your intimacy is brand new or years old, it can be hard to speak up for different reasons—you want to please your partner, or you don't want to hurt their feelings by telling them that they haven't been pleasing you. But in life, generally, you have to speak up to get what you want. Your teacher won't always give you the grade you thought you deserved, your parents won't always give you the privileges you think you've earned. As my grandmother always said, "Them as doesn't ask, doesn't get." And I'm sure she'd be thrilled to see me applying this advice here.
Say what you like, say what you don't like, say what you want to do, say what you don't want to do, say what you love about your partner, say how great they make you feel. Say anything, but say it. Discuss. Negotiate. Yes, it can feel awkward and embarrassing the first time you start talking about what you want in bed, but if you're with the right kind of person, they'll welcome it, and you'll find that the more you talk, the easier it gets, and the better the sex gets. I promise.
4. Reciprocity is a beautiful thing.
Great sex is inherently both selfish and selfless. Looking out for yourself is rewarding for your partner, because you're making sure YOU have the good time that THEY have the pleasure of knowing they've given you. Back in the 18th century, the poet William Blake wrote:
"What is it men in women do require?
The lineaments of gratified desire.
What is it women in men do require?
The lineaments of gratified desire."
Blake was obviously being heteronormative, but you can substitute the genders and the same point stands: great sex is about reciprocity, with both of you making sure that you're having a good time. In the bigger picture, nothing about sex should ever feel one-sided or uneven. Just as in the relationship as a whole, you might surrender control on occasion, but then be sure to take it back. And, hey, there's nothing wrong with keeping score! Make sure there's an equal number of orgasms being racked up on both sides. I play out your fantasy, you play out mine. Because that girl in the restroom was right. There's nothing better than having the upper hand at the same time. ♦


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We're aware that when some financial advisors hear the term "manager due diligence," a nice tidy checklist comes to mind. We're aware—and we understand—but it's hard not to be a little disappointed. The thought that such a robust process—the classic combination of art and science—is ever reduced to something on the order of an eHow query always gives us pause. We're pretty sure that selecting serious money managers for serious assets goes way beyond filling in a few blanks and checking off a few boxes.
Let's face it…it's not that hard to quantify a few 'Hows' and 'Whats.' The real trick comes in qualifying the 'Whys.'
Looking Behind the Decisions
Without question, inquiries that get to what a manager does and how he or she does it are an essential element of the evaluation process. An investment manager's responses to these factual questions provide plenty of background.
But the more revealing and meaningful insight is likely to be found in answers to the 'Why?' questions. Why has a manager chosen to do things in a particular way? Why does the manager think he has an unassailable alpha thesis? Why does he think he has an edge in exploiting inefficiencies? There are more and less effective ways to do things in the investment industry, of course, but there's not likely to be one 'right' way. That is why assessing the quality of the thinking behind a decision is often more important than the decision itself.
That can be said of business decisions that affect the investment process as well as the investment decisions themselves. Take an investment firm's compensation plan. There are myriad ways to construct compensation plans for investment professionals so we'd be interested in looking past the factual elements of a plan to the logic behind it. What was the thinking that went into constructing a particular compensation plan and why was it executed? Which behaviors were being elicited and why are they considered important? Who is responsible for determining if the plan is achieving its intended effect and why does that matter to the investment process?
Imagine the insight you would gain if you discovered decisions were being made with no evaluation of the results. You'd surely be inclined to question the rigor with which that manager approached the entire business.
Moving the Conversation Forward
Applying the same concept to investment decisions, the answers to 'Why?' questions around a manager's investment philosophy should be particularly enlightening. For instance, if a manager focuses on earnings revisions, we would want to understand why the manager believes there is a payoff to doing so. What is the specific inefficiency that the manager is trying to exploit? Why does it exist and why should it reasonably persist? Has the manager done the research to understand when his thesis works best, or, just as important, when it fails to generate strong performance?
Each investment firm has distinguishing traits attached to aspects of its philosophy and process that set it apart. Understanding those differentiating aspects are what move the due diligence conversation past the quantifiable data.
Here's a simple exercise to practice the pursuit of why: Ask the manager to relate current holdings to the investment philosophy and process by following a holding from the inception of the idea through to its eventual sale. Ask 'Why?' throughout this discussion in order to gain insight into the degree of detail and intellectual honesty with which the process is employed.
In an industry where there are few black-and-white issues, it's hard to argue the importance of understanding the thinking that goes on behind business and investment decisions. That's why we suggest honing in on why managers do what they do rather than just settling for what they do and how they do it. For our part as due diligence experts, we're always looking for that select group of managers that can clearly articulate their thinking and stand ready to back up their claims with robust research. And that takes a lot more than a checklist.
Author's disclaimer: Past performance is not indicative of future results. The opinions expressed herein reflect our judgment as of the date of writing and are subject to change at any time without notice. They are not intended to constitute legal, tax, securities or investment advice or a recommended course of action in any given situation. Investment decisions should always be made based on the investor's specific financial needs and objectives, goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. Information obtained from third party resources are believed to be reliable but not guaranteed. Any mention of a specific security is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended as a recommendation or advice regarding the specific security mentioned.


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lordoflight wrote:So i am wondering advice of anger management. I used to be a really nice person who was shocked and disturbed at the idea of burning people alive. But ive been through so much horror of this garbage world and people are so evil that now, i cannot help but wonder if they actually deserve it.
Mr Reasonable wrote:Pretty sure Jesus wants you to love your enemies and all that so I mean I'd just get to it.
Mr Reasonable wrote:People make fun of you for not being gay?
Anger management: 10 tips to tame your temper
Keeping your temper in check can be challenging. Use simple anger management tips — from taking a timeout to using "I" statements — to stay in control.
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Do you fume when someone cuts you off in traffic? Does your blood pressure rocket when your child refuses to cooperate? Anger is a normal and even healthy emotion — but it's important to deal with it in a positive way. Uncontrolled anger can take a toll on both your health and your relationships.
Ready to get your anger under control? Start by considering these 10 anger management tips.
1. Think before you speak
In the heat of the moment, it's easy to say something you'll later regret. Take a few moments to collect your thoughts before saying anything — and allow others involved in the situation to do the same.
2. Once you're calm, express your anger
As soon as you're thinking clearly, express your frustration in an assertive but nonconfrontational way. State your concerns and needs clearly and directly, without hurting others or trying to control them.
3. Get some exercise
Physical activity can help reduce stress that can cause you to become angry. If you feel your anger escalating, go for a brisk walk or run, or spend some time doing other enjoyable physical activities.
4. Take a timeout
Timeouts aren't just for kids. Give yourself short breaks during times of the day that tend to be stressful. A few moments of quiet time might help you feel better prepared to handle what's ahead without getting irritated or angry.
5. Identify possible solutions
Instead of focusing on what made you mad, work on resolving the issue at hand. Does your child's messy room drive you crazy? Close the door. Is your partner late for dinner every night? Schedule meals later in the evening — or agree to eat on your own a few times a week. Remind yourself that anger won't fix anything and might only make it worse.
6. Stick with 'I' statements
To avoid criticizing or placing blame — which might only increase tension — use "I" statements to describe the problem. Be respectful and specific. For example, say, "I'm upset that you left the table without offering to help with the dishes" instead of "You never do any housework."
7. Don't hold a grudge
Forgiveness is a powerful tool. If you allow anger and other negative feelings to crowd out positive feelings, you might find yourself swallowed up by your own bitterness or sense of injustice. But if you can forgive someone who angered you, you might both learn from the situation and strengthen your relationship.
8. Use humor to release tension
Lightening up can help diffuse tension. Use humor to help you face what's making you angry and, possibly, any unrealistic expectations you have for how things should go. Avoid sarcasm, though — it can hurt feelings and make things worse.
9. Practice relaxation skills
When your temper flares, put relaxation skills to work. Practice deep-breathing exercises, imagine a relaxing scene, or repeat a calming word or phrase, such as "Take it easy." You might also listen to music, write in a journal or do a few yoga poses — whatever it takes to encourage relaxation.
10. Know when to seek help
Learning to control anger is a challenge for everyone at times. Seek help for anger issues if your anger seems out of control, causes you to do things you regret or hurts those around you.
lordoflight wrote:if violence has to be done i prefer it with a gun or sword.
lordoflight wrote:the reason i got so angry is i was being bullied by an sjw who called me rude names...
i am not as angry as i was in the OP and trying to be a better person...i dont want anyone to be burned alive, its cruel and inhuman. if violence has to be done i prefer it with a gun or sword.
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Just get a hooker man
Mr Reasonable wrote:lordoflight wrote:the reason i got so angry is i was being bullied by an sjw who called me rude names...
i am not as angry as i was in the OP and trying to be a better person...i dont want anyone to be burned alive, its cruel and inhuman. if violence has to be done i prefer it with a gun or sword.
Are you one of those incel people? Someone used that term not long ago and I googled it and it cracked me up because I didn't think that was a real things but it is and I guess it's like guys who aren't able to interact with the opposite sex to such an extent that they legit just become sexually frustrated and start shooting in the schools. Just get a hooker man.
Mr Reasonable wrote:Yeah getting laid without offending people can be tricky. I tell this one friend of mine....It's like bird watching. You can't just go running into the woods toward the birds. You gotta sprinkle a little birdseed, then just kind of linger around and watch. You don't disturb the habitat. Inevitably, one will fly over and land on you.
lordoflight wrote:Mr Reasonable wrote:Pretty sure Jesus wants you to love your enemies and all that so I mean I'd just get to it.
Pretty sure jesus never existed...
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Tyler Durden
Zero Hedge
Aug 10, 2010
Gallup presents some troubling statistics for the democrats as we approach mid-term elections (a mere three months away). In a nutshell, the party of a president who has a sub-50% rating into midterms, has lost, on average, 36 seats since 1946. Alternatively, presidents with a popularity rating over 50%, lose just 14. As Gallup says: "The clear implication is that the Democrats are vulnerable to losing a significant number of House seats this fall with Barack Obama's approval rating averaging 45% during the last two full weeks of Gallup Daily tracking. The Republicans would need to gain 40 House seats to retake majority control."
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Of course, the administration (and its dwindling members) is well-aware of this fact, which is why the next three months will likely see a record amount of pandering, populism and outright manipulation of everything that can be manipulated: that includes mortgages rates, and of course, stocks. Which leads us to observe the calendar of FOMC meetings until November: there are two – tomorrow and September 21. However, for a Fed loosening decision to have a material impact, the September meeting is likely cutting it too close to the election date, as the market will likely not have enough time to digest a favorable outcome, or in turn will be into its reactionary phase by the time November rolls around. Furthermore, the traditionally busy post-Labor day docket will likely mean events on the economic front already have to be in motion by then. Lastly, the fact that the Fed will have just a bare minimum quorum of just four directors through September 10 (at a minimum), means that any decision in the 11 days between then and the 21st will likely be far more problematic than one which has to be taken tomorrow. Which is why from a purely political calendar point of view, tomorrow's Fed meeting is likely seen by the administration as a make or break. The tenuous 40 seat lead which will likely disappear should the current economic trajectory not change, is certainly on the radar for both Obama, and the very independent Federal Reserve.
More observations from Gallup:
On a historical basis, the Democrats under Jimmy Carter suffered the slimmest seat loss of a party whose president was below 50% approval, losing 11 seats in the 1978 midterms. More recently, Bill Clinton in 1994 and George W. Bush in 2006 saw their parties lose enough seats in the House to turn party control over to the opposition party when they had less than majority approval.
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The president's party nearly always loses seats in midterm elections, regardless of how well the president is rated by the public. Since World War II, only Clinton in 1998 and Bush in 2002 saw their parties gain seats in a midterm. Both men had approval ratings above 60% at the time of those elections. However, the parties of the other three presidents with ratings above 60% (Eisenhower in 1954, Kennedy in 1962, and Reagan in 1986) lost seats.
In general, though, the more popular a president is, the fewer seats his party loses, as presidents with approval ratings above 60% have averaged just a three-seat loss.
Bottom Line
With the Democratic Party in control of the White House and Congress, and key predictors of midterm seat change — including presidential approval, congressional approval, and national satisfaction — below average historically, the Democrats are clearly fighting an uphill battle this midterm election year.
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Ohio restaurant killer was sent to anger class
Newly released records show an Ohio man who fatally shot his estranged wife and their daughters had been ordered by his employer to take an anger management class for making threats to kill his family.
The records also show Kevin Allen had blocked incoming calls to his wife's and daughters' phones and bought a machine to block cellphone calls in the days before the April 12 shooting.
Records obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday also show Allen told his family at a Cracker Barrel restaurant just outside Cleveland he was going to take them home and kill them.
Minutes later Allen killed his wife and one of their daughters and severely wounded the other daughter, who died a month later.
Police killed Allen outside the restaurant.
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I am relatively sure lead artist Vince Coupal doesn't say "technology called CRAP" in this first developer diary for Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour, but part of me wishes he had.
Gameloft's latest first-person shooter, coming this fall to iOS and Android, looks fine. Heck, it looks more than fine; that's pretty gorgeous. It would tickle me to no end knowing that part of the reason it looks so good is CRAP technology. Unfortunately I think he's saying CRAFT.
*checks Google*
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Heavy metal veterans, Metallica, have announced that they will be releasing their forthcoming album, Death Magnetic, as Guitar Hero downloadable content in time to coincide with the album's release. "It's exciting, 27 years into your career, to be doing something first," drummer Lars Ulrich explained.
"In five to ten years it'll be a normal thing to release an album to Guitar Hero the same day as the record," he added. "I now have a 7-year-old whose favorite band is Mountain, and a 9-year-old who's into Black Sabbath and Danzig. It's a great way for kids to be exposed to stuff that transcends generations."
The album, which is set to be released in September, will be available for both Guitar Hero III and the upcoming Guitar Hero: World Tour.


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compile "org.grails.plugins:grom:0.3.0"
Grom (Dutch for Growl) sends Grails notifications to Mac OS X and Windows using Growl, or to Linux using libnotify.
In order to add unified messaging to your project, add the plugin as a compile time dependency:
Additionally you can use the legacy way to add dependencies:
grails.project.dependency.resolution = { … plugins { compile ':grom:0.2.5' … } }
In addition to send default notifications you can also send custom notifications by Grom-ing a String:
grails install-plugin grom
"bootstrapping application".grom()
If you, at some point in the future, decide to remove the from plugin, either before packaging to a production environment or some other reason. Keep in mind that any custom Grom-ing will break your application as the grom() method will not be available. This can be resolved by using something like:orclass MyController { def myAction { if (String.metaClass.getMetaMethod("grom")) "my action is being called".grom() } }class BootStrap { def init = { servletContext -> if (String.metaClass.getMetaMethod("grom")) "bootstrapping application".grom() … } def destroy = { if (String.metaClass.getMetaMethod("grom")) "stopping application...".grom() … } }
The Grom plugin can be in a production package, as it will just not do anything if no notification agent is present. It may spit out a warning to the logfile when the application is bootstrapping (for example that libnotify is not available and hence notifications will not be shown), but that can be ignored.
Grom is Dutch for Growl, which already gives away a hint on what this plugin does. This plugin sends grails notifications to a unified notifications daemon. It is currently compatible with Growl for Mac OS X, Growl for Windows and Notify OSD for Linux.Development of this plugin was inspired by N.A.D.D. Neutralizer, a plugin to decrease development latency by using the speech synthesizer to notify you when a project was up and running. While this was very useful at the time and certainly has it's uses (me and my colleagues even gave feedback to improve support), it was a bit too obtrusive for our liking as it started iTunes if not running and at some point you just wished it stopped talking.So what would be better than to use Growl instead, as it is unobtrusive and the whole reason for running a notification daemon is to unify messaging into a single location. So I developed Grom initially for Growl on Mac OS X, and I added multi-platform support later by including support for Growl for Windows and Notify OSD for Linux which is by default shipped with Ubuntu.More screenshots are available in the Screenshots tab.
Mac OS XMost people I know already run Growl as a notification daemon, so I'm pretty sure I'm not telling you anything new here. In order to have any benefit from this plugin you should install Growl to centralize messages. In case you're not familiar with Growl, many Mac applications already support Growl integration so it will be an overall improvement to your Mac experience to have Growl installed. With or without using this plugin.note as of Mountain Lion Apple has added a default unified notifications agent: Notification Center. Unfortunately Grom will not support Notification Center by default, as it is only available to applications which are distributed through Apple's AppStore. However, you can still use Growl together with Notification Center. The Growl team has even provided a switch to forward Growl notifications to Notification Center which will show all Grom notifications in Notification Center instead.
Linux / UbuntuThe unified messaging implementation in Ubuntu provided through Notify OSD. I am not entirely sure if it is also available for other distributions, but as Ubuntu is by far the most common distribution used in corporate organizations and home desktop installations, I chose to support Notify OSD. Notify OSD is by default available in (the latest releases of) Ubuntu, however the client binary is not provided so you need to install that to get Grom working on Ubuntu. To do that, just install libnotify-bin and you're good to go:
While Grom will now work, there are a number of limitations with the default implementation of Notify OSD on Ubuntu:
apt-get install libnotify-bin
- the timeout parameter is broken (notifications stay on the screen too long)
- the notifications cannot be customized
- grouping of notifications does not work
WindowsGrowl for Windows basically is a port of Growl for Mac OS X and brings unified messaging to Windows. To have any benefit from this plugin, you should install Growl for Windows and the Microsoft .NET Framework (v2.0 or higher)
If you do not have any of the following notification daemons installed or if you're using a platform which is not -yet?- supported, the Grom plugin will just not send any notifications. Which means you can keep it in a project repository where multiple people work on the same project, without breaking the project on machines that do not support unified notifications.


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LEAVES' EYES announce new singer
LEAVES' EYES announce new singer Dear Fans and Friends, with the upcoming shows, tours and releases Leaves' Eyes will introduce their new female singer: Elina Siirala, Finnish vocalist living in London. Leaves' Eyes and former vocalist Liv Kristine will part ways for personal reasons. Leaves' Eyes: "Liv was the female voice of the band since the beginning in 2003. Together we toured through 50 countries and 5 continents, moreover we recorded 6 studio albums with outstanding singer Liv. We are full of pride in what we have reached together! From the bottom of our hearts we want to thank Liv more…
LEAVES' EYES North America 2016 with SONATA ARCTICA!
Dear Fans and Friends, we will return to the US and Canada this year and proudly announce our Northern American Tour together with headliners Sonata Arctica and support Omnium Gatherum! We are looking forward to see all our American and Canadian fans on this tour!!!! Advanced tickets for the confirmed tour dates are now available exclusively at EnterTheVault.com. A limited number of VIP Meet & Greet tickets which include a poster will be available for for purchase for each show. Tickets will go on sale April 29th at all other outlets. Soon we will announce exclusive Northern America headliner shows, more…
Liv Kristine with RAYMOND ROHONYI at MFVF
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In a tour that promises to be bigger than Boxing Day on the southern motorway, Australasia's foremost rock singer Jimmy Barnes returns to the beaches for his annual summer tour…bring it on!
It's 100% confirmed. Jimmy Barnes loves New Zealand.
Why else would he and his family spend Christmas/New Year in New Zealand as he has for the last 5 years?
"I keep running into all these Kiwis in Australia and wonder what the hell they are doing there - New Zealand is paradise!," says Jimmy.
"I've brought in the New Year here 8 times now!"
Jimmy has spent the better half of 2012 exploring new ventures in music. He is currently lecturing at Berklee College in Boston (the largest college of contemporary music in the world) and has been teaching students Australian Rock and live performance, as well as taking classes in Guitar Techniques in Songwriting; Poetry and Lyric; Pro-Tools; and Spanish 1.
Jimmy Barnes is the true professional rock & roll lead singer - he's been through it all, seen it all and still thrives on it. Actually he loves it!
Having the phenomenal catalogue of solo hits and Cold Chisel Classics that make up his live set, it's a hell of a basis for a show - and that's just what he will give us this summer when the Jimmy juggernaut fires up for his first show on December 27 at Mangawhai in Northland.
Professionalism, great songs, a strong rock & roll heart and healthy knowledge of classic rock & soul is what Jimmy has in common with special guest on the tour Gin Wigmore.
"It shall be a summer of good old rock n roll! I look forward to seeing Jimmy Barnes in action and take a few tips from a true master of music," says Gin.
The award winning songstress currently stars alongside James Bond in a new TV and digital ad campaign for Heineken and the latest 007 film, Skyfall, which opens in cinemas later this year.
Gin's single "Man Like That", from her 2x platinum selling second album, Gravel & Wine, was chosen as the ad's theme. Gin stars in the action packed ad alongside Bond star Daniel Craig and the latest Bond girl Bérénice Marlohe.
Gin is nominated for four awards at this year's Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards, including Single of the year, Best Female Solo Artist, The Edge Best Pop Album & the Vodafone People's Choice Award.
Rounding out the bill is the Thomas Oliver Band from Wellington. The Thomas Oliver Band, affectionately known by fans as The T.O.B., have taken modern rock by the collar and shaken the soul back into it.
The T.O.B. seamlessly fuse genres and bend the rules, blending grinding blues beats with clean folk melodies, and slip solid rock into big-chorused country/roots ballads. The band owes its distinct sound to a combination of strong instrumentation including lap-slide guitar and baritone sax.
Boasting a big onstage presence, The T.O.B. have spent the last few years touring the country and supporting the likes of Joe Cocker, Cold Chisel, Fat Freddy's Drop and Gin Wigmore.
Together, along with rock icon Jimmy Barnes and Gin Wigmore this is one Red Hot Summer Tour made in heaven! See Jimmy, Gin and The T.O.B live this December.
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WhenSex and the City first took the world by storm, capturing the hearts of women everywhere, men watching from the sidelines were perplexed. And rightfully so.
What's with all the dialogue? they wondered. And they only get naked like every third episode. Finally, halfway through the second season, when the main characters had yet to even make out with each other, the horrific reality set in: Sex and the City wasn't a porn, but rather a show about women who used sex as a way to find love.
So the question stands: Was SATC the best women's lib show ever? Or the worst porn ever?
We did some research and found out that there are, indeed, many bad porns out there. They may not compare to SATC with things like "plot" or "lighting," but at least the pizza boy never feels bad when the sorority girls don't call him the next day. And that counts for something.
Pussy Beat: 2
The editors here were divided: One thought the snake symbolized the devil and man's constant wrestling with his inclination for sin, i.e. whatever naughty things he's about to do to that brand new Eastern European transfer student. I thought it represented a cock. We agreed to disagree.
Precious moment: When the sexy transfer pulls a tree branch close to her nose and delicately sniffs a leaf.
SATC-meter: If you like cock-wrestling, you are a Samantha.
Nutjob Nurses
Was it really necessary to cut to the wife sitting home alone in bed, waiting for her ice cream? Porns are supposed to be about a world where there are no consequences to your actions – where the guy fixing copy machines stumbles into convents where nuns aren't really nuns, but escaped nymphomaniacs from the local mental hospital disguised as nuns. However you slice it, this guy spoke way too much to that hooker -- certainly more than the obligatory six words: "Can I get a receipt, please?"
Precious moment: "Is it my fault I married an Amish man's daughter?" How is this ever a rhetorical questions?
SATC-meter: If you find infidelity kind of sexy, you are a
Mr. Big.
Single White Female Seeks
It's a disgrace to female objectivation that such a beautiful conversation was butchered so badly. Since when does touching your chin constitute acting sexy? Last I checked, it meant a person was thinking (which isn't very sexy). Maybe she forgot her lines? Regardless, you've got to love a girl who's afraid of the small vibrator, but intrigued by what can only be described as "a flaccid baseball bat."
Precious moment: The blonde's coy/Down's Symdrome-ish lip licking.
SATC-meter: If you like girls sharing toys, you are a Miranda.
Angel Buns
A simple "No thank you" would have sufficed.
Precious moment: Random looting by the man in short shorts. Good for him!
SATC-meter: If you really love shoes, you are a Carrie.
That Lucky Stiff
Nothing stirs your loins like Ron Jeremy describing a lavish Parisian feast in a vaguely Chinese accent. "Fucky, fucky?" How fancy! And I'm just putting this out there, but if it was $50 for the girl, and $75 for the ménage e trios, doesn't that mean he was paying $25 for the waiter? Talk about a sharing fee!
Precious moment: The lead actor singing along to the intro music. How very meta of him.
SATC-meter: If you like this fancy feast, you are a Charlotte.


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There are plenty of reasons to volunteer your time for a good cause. I do it because I believe in the work, and while that's enough for me, I certainly get a lot more out of it than I initially expected. I have volunteered for most of my adult life rescuing dogs and assisting in animal shelters. In addition to this gratifying work, I've also learned web design, public relations, and copyediting – all career skills that have bolstered my resume, made me more hireable, and turned me into a more effective worker.
If you find yourself with some extra time on your hands, why not consider committing a few hours to community service and putting that extra shine on your resume? Who knows, you may learn an entirely new set of talents to bump you up a pay grade or two.
Tax Benefits of Volunteering
The time you spend volunteering might not be tax deductible, but out-of-pocket expenses related to volunteering are. Are you planning to travel outside your home city for a volunteer opportunity, such as natural disaster relief? If so, travel costs, hotel, car rental, and food are all tax deductible, as long as the sole purpose of the trip is to volunteer. If you use your personal car for volunteering, that's another deductible expenses. You can choose to deduct other unreimbursed expenses, such as gas, or you can deduct a flat $0.14 per mile.
There are a couple stipulations for being able to deduct volunteer-related expenses. The organization you volunteer for must be classified as a 501(c)(3) charity. Plus, you'll need proper documentation from the charity for any itemized expense over $250.
Tax-related issues can be complicated. Luckily, there are experts available who can help guide you through the tax filing process. Make sure you check out our favorite tax preparation software and services.
Where to Volunteer Your Time
Check out these 10 nonprofits for excellent volunteer opportunities that require no previous experience:
1. Animal Rescue Shelters
Local animal shelters almost always need volunteers. Brush up your office skills by answering emails, fielding phone calls, and providing general administrative assistance. Try making some connections among the staff or offering your dog walking services to the pet owners-to-be who pass through. It makes for a great part-time job, and could even turn into a full-time venture – professional dog walkers can make upwards of $50,000 a year in New York City, according to NPR. Perks such as staying active and having the happiest clients in the world are hard to beat.
2. National Parks
Volunteering at a national park means more than just cleaning up litter. If you're a history buff or a naturalist, you can explore opportunities to work at fascinating historical sites maintained by the National Park Service. If you're in New York, look into the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historical Site, or consider Alcatraz Island, which is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California. It would be a permanent talking point to break out at parties, and might open the door to further opportunities.
3. Food Pantries
Food pantries and soup kitchens can always use a helping hand organizing a local food drive, raising money, or simply handing out hot meals to those in need. Offer any specific skills you may have, such as copyediting, data entry, or even cooking, and you can be of great value to these organizations. Check out FoodPantries.org to search for one near you – and bolster your resume with any relevant experience you may acquire.
4. Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity offers various locally targeted volunteer opportunities. If you have – or want to develop – experience in home repair and building maintenance, check out its A Brush With Kindness campaign or the Women Build program, designed specifically to help women learn construction skills. Your experience can contribute directly to team-building and leadership ability – plus, you might eventually find yourself able to remodel your own home, saving a bundle there as well.
5. Local Libraries
When I was a teenager, I volunteered at my local library for a few hours a week for a school project. I liked it so much that I ended up volunteering every week and developed a life-long love of books, as well as an appreciation for learning and reading. Libraries typically need help organizing shelves and assisting patrons, and you may also be of help setting up and running public events, such as author signings and book fairs. Ask your local library if you can help design flyers or copyedit ads, and put that experience on your resume.
6. Art Museums
If you're artistically inclined, working in a museum can be an invaluable experience. You can surround yourself with timeless works of art, soak up knowledge, and acquire administrative skills all at the same time. Get involved in the community by volunteering for family programs and children's activities at your local museum, and once you build up your knowledge base, you may qualify to be a tour guide or event planner.
7. Political Campaigns
If you're passionate about politics, consider lending your support to a local candidate you feel good about. No politician gets elected without volunteers manning the phones, distributing fliers, raising money, and answering emails. This kind of work can provide you with valuable experience on many levels and can be applied to a host of different industries. It can also help you establish a network of contacts you can draw on if you have, or are interested in, a political career.
At the YMCA, you can volunteer to help both children and adults, strengthen your leadership skills by coaching a sports team, or pick up some valuable teaching experience by tutoring literacy courses. Check your local YMCA's website, or simply walk in and introduce yourself to find out if there are any positions they need filled, or any one-time activities you may can assist with to help get your foot in the door.
9. Retirement Homes
Retirees love an exciting new lecture to attend or class to teach them something fun and interesting, so be creative and develop a program that shows off your skills. Are you good at public speaking, or do you want to get better at it? Ask to recite some famous historical speeches, or to moderate a poetry reading. If you're good with computers, lend your services and teach senior citizens how to perform basic or intermediate computer tasks. Chances are, they want to learn, but no one has ever taken the time to give them the proper instruction.
10. Red Cross
The American Red Cross offers an extensive list of positions that can help those in need and bolster your resume at the same time. If you don't feel like giving blood, why not greet and assist customers looking to do so? Your skills may make you a good fit for grant writing, performing clerical tasks, or managing other volunteers. If you've got the drive, you can draw on any number of talents to help the Red Cross – who would turn down free labor from a passionate volunteer?
Final Word
Volunteering doesn't take any special skills or extensive experience – and there's never a shortage of organizations looking for help. Once you begin your volunteer position, don't hesitate to offer help outside of your assigned job. When I worked at an animal rescue group, I noticed a need for a new website, so I offered to build one. I got great satisfaction helping a good cause free of charge, and educated myself at the same time. Our society would not be as strong as it is without folks willing to help those in need. Get started and volunteer today.
Have you volunteered before? What was your experience like?


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Snot Bio
Lynn Strait - vocals
Sonny Mayo - guitars
Jaime Miller - drums
John Fahnstock - bass
Mikey Doling - guitars
Snot was formed in Santa Barbara sometime in 1995 by singer Lynn Strait (who had formerly played bass in local punk act Lethal Dose) and guitarist Mike Doling (formerly of Kronix). In 1996, Snot signed with Geffen Records after building a strong following with their powerful L.A. area performances, and shortly the group began work on their first full-length recording. The resulting disc, Get Some, was released in 1997 and immediately began receiving favorable notices. Get Some is a dynamic, hardcore metal offering that exhibits the punk and metal roots of Snot members Strait, Doling, bassist John Fahnestock, drummer Jamie Miller, and guitarist Sonny Mayo. Snot began touring in support of their new record and partly due to the fact that they were so very well received within the community of rock musicians, they were given a slot on the 1998 Ozzfest tour where Strait (among other dubious accomplishments no doubt) was arrested in Mansfield, MA, for indecent exposure after an onstage encounter with a member of Limp Bizkit's touring entourage. While Snot was running amok all over America, their debut wasn't getting quite as warm a reception as the band and their label would have liked, and after the Universal-Polygram merger, their future with the new company seemed to be in jeopardy as many lesser and new artists were being cut free from their contracts. Undaunted, the group continued to work on new music while pursuing whatever business and recording opportunities they found available to them. It was during this tough time for the band that Strait was killed in a car accident. On December 11, 1998 a truck struck the singer's car on the 101 freeway near Santa Barbara. Strait was 30 years old. Also killed in the accident was Strait's dog Dobbs, a boxer that appeared on the cover of Get Some. Fahnestock and Doling took the tracks that they had been working on with Strait at the time of his death and had friends of the singer come by (Korn's Jonathan Davis, Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst, and Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath, among others) and lay down their own vocals as a tribute to the deceased. The subsequent Immortal Records release was called Straight Up. This record is a symbol of the tremendous outpouring of grief and sympathy — especially within the L.A. new metal and alternative music community — that was indeed massive and sustained. The vigilance of fans and concerted effort to sustain his legacy by other artists affirmed what many close to Strait had known for a longtime: that the singer had incredible magnetism and spirit, and that while he wasn't always an angel, he managed to inspire and entertain people. These were certainly among the man's goals, which he obviously accomplished during his lifetime. After the release of Strait Up, Fahnestock joined Amen and Doling signed on with Soulfly.
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The main purpose of this Handbook is to provide overviews and assessments of the state-of-the-art regarding research methods, approaches and applications central to economic geography. The chapters are written by distinguished researchers from a variety of scholarly traditions and with a background in different academic disciplines including economics, economic, human and cultural geography, and economic history. The resulting handbook covers a broad spectrum of methodologies and approaches applicable in analyses pertaining to the geography of economic activities and economic outcomes.
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The chapters in this book provide coverage of the theoretical underpinnings and methodologies that typify research using a Spatially Integrated Social Science (SISS) approach. This insightful Handbook is intended chiefly as a primer for students and budding researchers who wish to investigate social, economic and behavioural phenomena by giving explicit consideration to the roles of space and place. The majority of chapters provide an emphasis on demonstrating applications of methods, tools and techniques that are used in SISS research, including long-established and relatively new approaches.


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Do the Holy Scriptures teach an intermediate state at death? I know the Westminster Catechism says that a believer goes straight to heaven at death, but the Scriptures seem to say that there is an intermediate state (Paradise) as our Lord told Mary Magdalene after the resurrection not to touch him as he had not yet ascended to heaven. He also told the dying thief that he would go to Paradise at death. I find this confusing.
For the Westminster Catechism, heaven is the intermediate state. As Paul says, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (2 Cor. 5:8). Therefore, both the Catechism and the Bible teach the intermediate state; that is, when the believer dies, his soul goes to be with the Lord until it is reunited with the body on the great resurrection day. Below is a very helpful explanation from the Westminster Confession 32.1 along with the proof texts. I would encourage you to study the corresponding Bible passages. I hope and pray that this was helpful to you.
WCF 32.1: The bodies of men, after death, return to dust, and see corruption1 but their souls, which neither die nor sleep, having an immortal subsistence, immediately return to God who gave them2 the souls of the righteous, being then made perfect of holiness, are received into the highest heavens, where they behold the face of God, in light and glory, waiting for the full redemption of their bodies.3 And the souls of the wicked are cast into hell, where they remain in torments and utter darkness, reserved to the judgment of the great day.4 Beside these two places, for souls separated from their bodies, the Scripture acknowledgeth none.
1Gen. 3:19; Acts 13:36
2Luke 23:43; Eccl. 12:7
3Heb. 12:23; 2 Cor. 5:1,6,8; Phil. 1:23 with Acts 3:21; Eph. 4:10
Luke 16:23,24; Acts 1:25; Jude 6,7; 1 Pet. 3:19
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POLICE BLOTTER FOR NOV. 24: Missing man found, reunited with family in Troy; No injuries reported in house fire; Neighbors report fireworks, man was celebrating holiday
Missing NY man found, reunited with family
A New York man who was reported missing Thursday morning has been found and reunited with his family in Troy. Jon Lawrence Vieux was found asking for directions at a Troy residence around 1:30 a.m. Friday. He walked away from a home on Hamlet Drive around 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Vieux is disabled and has a hard time understanding his location or directions, Troy police said.
No injuries reported in house fire
Firefighters responded to a house fire on Thursday evening. A fire investigator with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office was summoned to the 100 block of West Hopkins. No injuries were reported in the fire there, which occurred shortly before 8 p.m.
Neighbors report fireworks, man was celebrating holiday
Police responded to a home in the area of Canterbury and Trowbridge around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, on a report of noise that sounded like gunshots or fireworks. Officers learned the homeowner was celebrating a religious holiday by setting off fireworks. He was advised of the fireworks ordinance and, when asked to stop, complied.
Three Royal Oak men warned against trespassing
Three Royal Oak men were warned to stay off Cranbrook property after their vehicle was seen in the area of Cranbrook and Brady Lane. Officers saw the red 1997 Chevrolet around 12:30 a.m. Friday and were able to contact the owner. He and two friends returned to the car from the Cranbrook Educational Community campus, where they had been trespassing, police said.
Vacant home broken into, nothing of value taken
Nothing of value was stolen from a home in the area of 14 Mile and Franklin during a recent home invasion. An estate sale was conducted at the otherwise vacant home last weekend, police said. Someone entered the residence around midnight Sunday morning by forcing the door open. An alarm sounded and the suspect or suspects left without taking any significant property of value, police said.
Romeo man cited for smoking marijuana
A Romeo man was issued a citation for smoking marijuana in public. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. Monday, but police did not disclose the location.
Ohio man assaulted at Main Street Billiards
An Ohio resident was assaulted at Main Street Billiards, 215 S. Main St. The assault occurred around 2 a.m. Sunday. Police are attempting to determine who was responsible for the assault.
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Having karaoke session now. It actually 11am but I woke up at 10:30am! WTF!
So I woke up, brushed my teeth etc. and grab my keys. But MY CAR KEYS AIN'T THERE!! My dad had drove it away. Wtf. Then I had to wait till he's back. -.-
When I reached there it's 11:30am. -.-
The first song I wanted to sing was "Remember The Time". So when it's on I was like WTF IT'S THOSE MTV THAT HAS BEACHES AND GIRL IN A BIKINI!!
But there are some songs that have the pv. Like "Thriller". FULL MTV. HAHA SCARY WEI.
And fyi I didn't cry but I had tears in my eyes when I was singing "You Are Not Alone". ._. If I were to sing it for a few times continuously then yes, I'd cry. Lol
"Bad" was super awesome though. He's so good looking in that MTV. <3 He's BAD! X3


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Six Flags amusement parks prepare for thematic makeovers
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A bruising brawl involving comic-book superheroes, Saturday morning cartoon characters and extreme sports icons will change the ride and roller coaster landscape of Six Flags' 11 U.S. amusement parks in 2011.
An intellectual property housecleaning at the amusement park chain has left Bugs Bunny, Superman and Scooby-Doo victorious and Thomas the Tank Engine, The Wiggles, Evel Knievel and Tony Hawk vanquished.
In a sudden about-face, Six Flags is undoing several licensing agreements established since 2007 for 60 amusement park rides and attractions. The extensive slate of name changes and thematic makeovers are expected to begin in early 2011. The cost-cutting move comes in the wake of a Six Flags management overhaul after the company emerged from bankruptcy earlier this year.
Six Flags will re-theme the Thomas Town kiddie lands, based on the children's television show "Thomas & Friends," as unbranded Whistle Stop Depots, amusement park officials confirmed.
Since 2007, Six Flags has added Thomas Towns at Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia), Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Vallejo), Six Flags New England (Massachusetts), Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags America (Maryland). Six Flags America opened its Thomas Town in June 2010.
Six Flags also plans to de-theme the Tony Hawk Big Spin coasters at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags St. Louis, officials said.
The spinning coasters, which made their debut in 2007 and 2008, will be called simply "Big Spin." The Tony Hawk Halfpipe ride at Six Flags America also will be stripped of its affiliation with the skateboarding star.
In addition, the Evel Knievel wooden coaster, which opened in 2008 at Six Flags St. Louis, will be renamed American Thunder, ending Six Flags' association with the late motorcycle daredevil, officials said.
Screamscape reports that Six Flags will also remove the Wiggles World theme added in 2007 and 2008 to five parks: Six Flags Great Adventure (New Jersey), Six Flags Great America (Illinois), Six Flags New England, Great Escape (New York) and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The Wiggles World theme, based on "The Wiggles" children's television program, has already been stripped from five Fiesta Texas rides, according to the park's website.
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According to Deacon William T. Ditewig, deacons are called to do their work outside the walls of the church, "connecting the dots" between a parish and a community. Because a growing number of Catholics are Hispanic, does there need to be a corresponding representation of Hispanic deacons? Here's what Ditewig has to say.
Is there enough of an effort to recruit deacons from among Hispanic Catholics?
Yes, there is a push. It's a tough nut to crack, though. One of our key advisors on the diaconate here, very involved with the formation of the prior Spanish-speaking deacon candidates, is adamant that we not have any more deacon classes only in Spanish. He's been involved with the formation of deacons in the Spanish-language group, and he's adamant that we not have any more deacon classes only in Spanish.
He says because of the demands of ministry today, we really need to find Spanish-speaking deacon candidates who have sufficient education and background to handle all kinds of ministry, including bilingual ministry.
What are some of the reasons for that?
First, so that you form one diaconate, not two, but second and more important, so that the guy's assignable. If you wind up with a second diaconate that's only Spanish speaking and you're in a diocese that doesn't have many Spanish speakers, you wind up saying this deacon can only serve in a small number of parishes because he doesn't have the other skills to serve anywhere else in the diocese. So, there's that kind of pressure, too.
There's also the generational factor that while the current generation needs ministry in Spanish, the second and third generations of U.S.-born Hispanics don't. As we look at where our resources are, it's really a tough nut to crack. The diaconate is far more diverse than the priesthood is, but it's not good enough. Very often, we're seen as a largely middle-aged group of white guys. Our formation processes have to find a way to reach out to various cultures within the diocese. We need to make this effort, but in doing so, those cultures need to help design what works best so we can better serve the needs of all of our people in the years ahead.
This is a web-only sidebar that accompanies "A call of their own: The role of deacons in the church" which appeared in the June 2014 issue of U.S. Catholic (Vol. 79, No. 6, pages 24-28).
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Focus first on learning how to say what you want to say, rather than simply accumulating random vocabulary words. Proper grammar will come along naturally in the process. Make notes of ideas to look up later a short pencil beats a long memory.
Watch DVDs that you like, in Spanish audio with Spanish (not English) subtitles. Not all subtitles are reliable, so for the most authentic experience check out original works such as Cantinflas, El Chavo del Ocho, La India María etc. As an added benefit, those are also good ones for learning the body-language and gestures that go along with the spoken word.
Immerse yourself in the language. For example, listen to news broadcasts and weather reports, since they tend to repeat the same material over and over. In addition to satellite TV or cable, a shortwave radio offers (free of charge!) many Spanish-speaking stations from around the world. Online, both the BBC website and YouTube have a lot of Spanish to listen to.
Immigrants learning English have the advantage of total immersion here while we have to seek out and even pay tuition for such opportunities. Consider volunteering at a Spanish-speaking organization, or joining a Spanish-speaking church with whose theology you agree. Or do both!
Learn the way a child does, by doing more listening than reading. Having to visualize what a word looks like on paper before being able to understand what it means from the sound only, can be a stumbling-block for adult learners.
Pay attention whenever a Spanish speaker, especially a beginning learner of English, speaks in English from his accent you can pick up many hints about the proper sounds of Spanish.
Get hold of a pocket-size digital (not tape) voice recorder and carry it everywhere for making spur-of-the-moment recordings to review later, including how your own accent sounds (it can be a real eye-opener!)
Along with an English-Spanish dictionary, use an all-Spanish one. At first its a challenge but it really speeds up the learning process, because in looking up the meaning of the definitions themselves you come across even more new words.
Always pick up any dual-language brochures from businesses, stores, hospitals etc. to check out how they translate things for better or worse.
Work crossword puzzles and word games in Spanish.
Make your shopping list, mark calendar appointments, configure your cell phone etc., in Spanish.
In self-checkout stations at Lowes, Ingles etc., choose the Spanish option and ignore any rude stares you might get.
Learn a new word every day and use it in context twice that day. Even better, learn its synonyms and antonyms as well.
Practice forming entire sentences with those new words, making the sentences longer and longer each time.
At home, practice in front of a mirror.
Carry around any small book written in Spanish by a native speaker (not a translation) to read whenever and wherever you have some spare time.
Talk to yourself in Spanish, trying to describe whats happening to you or what youre doing at any given moment. The goal is to think directly in Spanish, since having to mentally translate things first really slows down your speech. You know youve arrived when you wake up to having had a dream where the dialogue took place in Spanish and not English.
Swallow your pride, have fun and dont be afraid to make mistakes everyone occasionally gets things wrong - in both languages! Most Spanish speakers will be patient with us for simply making an effort to learn their language, and will good-naturedly correct us if we ask.
Amen to that, Glen.
Seems like a very good approach!
Lo propio de la verdad es que se basta a sí misma, aquel que la posee no intenta convencer a nadie.
"An enemy is somebody who flatters you. A friend is somebody who criticizes the living daylights out of you."
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The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made" (Ps. 145:9). Thirty-six years ago, these words became a handle for me to grip—a truth to which I still cling. It has sustained me through decades of trials. Star Wars with Dolby Stereo had just hit the cinemas; Steve Jobs had just introduced the Apple II computer; but—more important to us—my wife, Barby, was in her seventh month of pregnancy. We were thrilled to be expecting our first child.
But eight weeks before she was due, she developed toxemic poisoning. On a Friday in February her condition deteriorated to the extent that it required an emergency Caesarian section that resulted in the arrival of our very premature son. Following delivery, he went into trauma and was whisked off to another hospital's intensive care unit. Then the news got worse: his condition was declining.
After a difficult Saturday of crying out to God, I was scheduled to teach an adult class at my church. I had been walking my Sunday school class through the Psalms. When I entered the room that morning, I looked around and saw gifts stacked high from people who had no idea our son had been born. They were throwing us a surprise party, and there I was, alone, without my wife and baby. I wasn't even sure my son would survive. And when we finished the festivities, I rose to teach Psalm 145.
This psalm of praise forms an acrostic in which each verse begins with one letter of the Hebrew alphabet (except for one). The work, attributed to David, is divided into two parts—a call to praise and the reason for praise. And the key reason given for praise is the character of God. When I reached verse 9, I read those words: "The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made." And I was stopped short in my tracks.
In the middle of that lecture, God used this truth to relieve the huge burden I'd been carrying for thirty-six hours, wondering about his fairness and character. I reread it and reasoned, "If God is good to all, he can do nothing else." I reached out and grabbed that spiritual and emotional handle from the Word and clung to it, trusting the truth that God would be consistent with his character, no matter what the outcome.
I had cried all the way to church; I sang all the way to the hospital. By God's grace my wife recovered, and our son went on to thrive, but through the years we have had many more opportunities to trust. And we have not always had happy endings. But through the illnesses and deaths of family members, through walking the unseen territories of war and loss, and through shouldering many traumas of people we love, we've had numerous opportunities to wonder about the character of God. Yet because of his promise, we believe in the divine mystery we don't fully understand: God's character and kingdom are glorious and gracious. Indeed, "The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made"—including me and including you. We may not understand his ways, but we can trust his heart. And that is cause for praise.


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Achievement gaps between ELLs and non-ELL students are deeply rooted, pervasive, complex, and challenging for the National Education Association affiliates and members. The good news is that NEA is actively addressing the complex issues by engaging in research and advocacy and proposing strategies that we can pursue individually and collectively to help eliminate those gaps.
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I would like to know seeing that the word Shams is Feminine, how is HADHA used as compared to HADHIHEE? I am anxiously..
As salaamu alaikum my brothers in Islam. I have a question pertaining to Arabic grammar and the Holy Quran. In Sura An'aam, when Sayyedena Ibraheem said,'
Falammaa ra ash shamsa baazighatan qaala HADHA rabbee, HADHA akbar' I would like to know seeing that the word Shams is Feminine, how is HADHA used as compared to HADHIHEE? I am anxiously waiting for your response. Jakallahu Khair
Wa alaikum assalaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,
Jazakum Allahu khairan for your question. In aayah 78 of surah Al-'an'aam, Allah ta'aala says:
(Al-An'am 78)
Translation of explanation of meaning
When he saw the sun rising in splendour, he said: "This is my Lord; this is the greatest (of all)."
In this aayah, Allah ta'aalaa is telling the story of Ibrahim, with a quote from Ibrahim in the middle of the aayah. Allah ta'laa, tells us Ibrahim saw the sun, and the appropriate feminine noun, is used for the description of the sun as "splendorous." Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him does not name it as the sun or refer to it as the sun, instead he calls it by a neutral noun, which takes the masculine form in the word "this" . The same can be said about the moon, which is masculine in gender, but not referred to by Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him, other than an object.
Wa iyyaakum wa-l-muslimeen.