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Dallas - Although President Obama said he'd like to triple the amount of loans the federal government guarantees to jumpstart seven to 10 new nuclear power projects over the next decade, only a fraction of those new nuclear reactors will likely be built, according to a new analysis by the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA).
Feb 25, 2010
New Report Reveals Developing Countries Control The Climate Thermostat
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Dallas - A proposed climate change treaty that requires the United States to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions up to 80 percent and developing countries to reduce emissions very little, if at all, would not have the desired effect of decreasing future warming, according to a new report by the National Center for Policy Analysis.
Dec 30, 2009
Nuclear Power Could Be Solution To New Energy Mandates
New NCPA Report Says Nuclear Power is Safe, Reliable and Sustainable
Since many state governments now require a percentage of their electrical power to come from approved "renewable" energy sources, now is a good time for policymakers to allow the U.S. to expand the use of nuclear power as a reliable form of energy, according to a new report by the National Center for Policy Analysis
Jun 03, 2009
Climate Change Policies Won't Impact Global Warming
However, 10 Sensible Ideas Will Combat Global Warming Now and Boost the Economy
Jun 03, 2009
Proposed Climate Change Policies Won't Impact Global Warming
However, 10 Sensible Ideas Will Combat Global Warming Now and Boost the Economy
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A federal appeals court ruling on pollution monitoring demonstrates a social justice view and not a constitutional view of government, according to NCPA Senior Fellow H. Sterling Burnett.
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Huf, P.A. and Carminati, J. (2013) TensorPack : Maple software for tensor algebra, in Unknown (ed.), ACGRG 2013 : Proceedings of the 7th Australasian Conference on General Relativity and Gravitation, p. 1, The Conference, Singapore [E3]
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By The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter on August 21, 2014
Recently a camp for learning Gregorian chant was held at Immaculate Conception in Rapid City, SD. Nicolas and Elizabeth Lemme led the chant camp. The camp was one week long, and featured children from apostolates around the U.S. At the end of the camp the members chanted the Friday Mass at Immaculate Conception Church. Fr. […]
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By The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter on August 12, 2014
Fr. James Buckley, FSSP, spiritual director and professor at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, led a group of seminarians and young men on a pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
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On June 11, Fr. Carl Gismondi, FSSP, pastor of St. Anne's Catholic Church, our apostolate in San Diego, appeared on Catholic Answers Live.
Posted in Media Appearances, News | Tagged Catholic Answers, Church, Fr. Carl Gismondi, san diego, St. Anne, traditional latin mass
By The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter on June 3, 2014
At St. Anne's parish in San Diego, the director of music came to realize that not only could children learn chant, but they loved it, absorbed it quickly, and have grown deeper in their affection for Christ through the chant of the Mass.
Posted in Camps, News, Parish Events | Tagged camp, Catholic, chant, choristers, fssp, Gregorian Chant, san diego, schola, St. Anne's, youth
By The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter on May 6, 2014
The third annual Populus Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage will take place in Rome from October 23-26, 2014.
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By The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter on May 1, 2014
The Roman Forum 2014 Summer Symposium will be held in Gardone, Riviera, Italy, and will be once again hosted by Dr. John Rao.
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By The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter on March 14, 2014
The priests and seminarians of the FSSP will staff two camps for boys and also a mission trip to Peru in the summer of 2014, so make plans now for attending at least one! Here are dates and links to the websites of each: Camp St. Peter Black Hills, South Dakota June 17th – June […]
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By The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter on November 25, 2013
The Most Reverend Salvatore Joseph Cordileone, Archishop of San Francisco, traveled to Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Nebraska on Saturday, November 23, 2013, in order to convey Minor Orders upon the seminarians of the Fraternity, and raise three men to the Diaconate.
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By The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter on November 18, 2013
The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter's North American District now has available our 2013 Christmas Cards with Mass enrollment.
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By The Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter on October 21, 2013
Joyful in the hope of the priesthood of Christ, the Fraternity of Saint Peter is pleased to have three new Subdeacons and a new class of twelve tonsurandi for the North American District.
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With a joyful mood we're doing a last retrospection to the President's x SOTO event in Berlin. With the insights and thoughts of David Fischer, co-founder of SOTO store, the video captures the evening in its whole – smiling people, happy chats with old and new friends and Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love spinning vinyl that made the guests dance on the street!
For more videos by President's, check out the Vimeo channel here.
Madlib, DJ and one of the most prolific and acclaimed hip hop producers of the past few years, has created a soundtrack for the latest lifestyle video of President's and emphasises the mood of the exclusive collaboration with Italian skateboard brand Atypical.
The boards, coming in two models in a limited edition of five each, are available to buy online at sevenbell.com.
We're back in Italy after last week's event in Berlin that turned out to be a great evening in cool company, with perfect weather! The capsule collection for SOTO was launched to the tunes by Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love flying in from NYC and Berlin based DJ Batman, with like Swizz Beatz stopping by to enjoy the live dj set!
See more photos from the evening on President's Facebook page here.
Following the collaboration with Retrosuperfuture®, President's presents a second collaboration for Spring/Summer 2015: a surfboard realised together with Californian Bing Surfboards, which also closes the circle of board sports succeeding previous seasons skate- and snowboard.
The surfboard will be on display for the first time during President's event at SOTO store in Berlin the 10th of July.
On the occasion of Berlin Fashion Week, President's is to present a capsule collection created exclusively for the menswear store SOTO. The collection will be launched with an event on July 10th, during the popular SOTO Week, with legendary Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love flying in from NYC to spin the wheels of steel.
The event will take place at SOTO Berlin, Torstraße 72, Thursday July 10th from 6-9pm.
Following the photo recap from our #TuscanCocktail at Palazzo Gondi in Florence last week, here comes the video, capturing the mood of the evening accompanied by some good tunes of music. Enjoy!
To not miss out on any videos by President's, follow us on Vimeo here.
As Florence is our hometown, we took the occasion of Pitti Uomo 86 and invited our friends to enjoy a cocktail and some typical Tuscan food with us at the rooftop terrace of Palazzo Gondi. With an amazing view over the city and its surroundings, we watched the sun set in great company.
See more photos from the evening at President's Facebook page.
"While the President's brand is making themselves heard in 2014, its original concept is not all that new. Originally conceived in 1957 by Manifatture 7′ Bell's Francesco Bacci, President's, the menswear label, did not enter the market until Guido Biondi, Bacci's grandson, took hold of the name to bring forth a modern take on Italian fashion that communicates the company's commitment to manufacturing well beyond the boundaries of Europe. [...] In our latest Selectism Q&A we speak to Biondi on the conception of the modern President's line."
Read the full interview with President's creative director, Guido Biondi, on Selectism.com.
During Pitti Uomo 86, President's presents the latest collaboration with eyewear brand Retrosuperfuture®. For Spring/Summer 2015, the two Italian brands come together in the sunglass model Paloma that will be presented in four colour options completed with ZEISS lens.
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Fallen pt. 1He was curled up on the ground beneath one of the parks many bare trees, a light layer of snow covering his body form the impending storm. The silvery flakes frosted the ends his ebony hair, sticking out from beneath a black and red striped stocking hat pulled low over his eyes. He reeked of alcohol, I could smell it from where I was standing on the other side of the sidewalk. The poor thing's heart beat was slowing by the minute, the tiny clouds of vaporized breath gradually getting smaller as the shivers wracking his frame became less violent.
It was the same man that I had seen earlier today, walking through the park on the arm of some older man, just like he had the day before, and a few days before that. I had been sketching the few other people in the park with me. An elderly man bundled in so many layers of scarves that I could hardly see his face as he fed the few birds that stayed around for the winter months, a new couple playing in the snow with their young son, building a s
52. Too LateI woke up when I felt the mattress dip next to me, mind still foggy as I tried to figure out just what it was that was so warm next to me. I faintly felt the comforter moving around, sliding over my skin as the something lifted them up, letting in a gust of cold air before it snuggled in close to me. The chill was immediately replaced with radiating heat, the something fitting itself against me with a soft sigh.
I cracked an eye open, just enough to see through the dark and look down at the something that had made itself at home right against me in the way that only one person ever had. His head was resting on my arm, a hand finding mine as he wove his fingers with my own and pressed his back flush against my front, fitting even the curve of his bent legs along with mine.
"Silas," I murmured, leaning into his warmth and wrapping my other arm around his waist.
"Awake or sleep talking?" he asked softly.
"Awake now," I murmured, moving my head in close enough that I could nuzzle the back
7. AlleyIt's the second day straight of fog. Everywhere was choked in the soupy whiteness, so think that it was impossible to see more than half a block in any direction. It was almost like the town had been eaten by the strange weather, or we were floating on some cloud instead of being planted firmly on the Earth. Walking over the bridge to get home had honestly freaked me out too, the thick fog swallowing the water below and the sky above, leaving me in this strange eerie tunnel to nowhere. Once you got over the feeling of terror though, it was actually sort of cool.
But that's not really where I was trying to go with this.
In fact, it's just a little part of what I really wanted to write down because honestly, if I didn't finally get this down somewhere I would start thinking that it wasn't true myself, even though I'm living through it right now. I guess I'm just having a little trouble writing it out, considering that I was never really the writing type. It was a miracle that I even pass
Z-Day Pt.1"Shit," I gritted out, dragging myself back behind the dumpster as best I could. I could hear the groans of the few remaining undead getting closer as their shuffling steps approached. My trembling fingers loaded more bullets into my only chance of surviving this attack, desperately begging my fingers to steady themselves as the bullet slipped from them again. I frantically wiped my hand against my shirt, trying to clean the blood off my fingers so I could actually hold onto the bullets I needed. The burning feeling was making its way steadily up my left arm, almost worthless to me now as I slipped in the last bullet and pulled the useless limb in close to me.
The shuffling was so close now I could smell the decay wafting off the mangled bodies, peeking around the corner to see that I was right. There were five more of the disgusting creatures lumbering their way toward me, and two who had stopped to begin tearing into the freshly dead bodies on the street. I grimaced, bracing myself a
9. You and MeHe slid his arm around my waist again, pulling me close as I slid my hands into my pockets, glancing up at him and giving him a nervous smile. "Ya ready?" he asked, receiving a nod in return. He smiled, pulling me forward with him as we walked down the hall together, off to meet the woman who had given me this man.
I wondered if I would like her.
Well she was certainly Finn's mother.
The moment that I had walked into the room I could tell. She had his eyes, almost exactly the same shade, though they regarded me with suspicion the moment that I crossed her sight instead of the undying love I was so use to. Even though I had never so much as seen a picture of Finn's father I could tell that there had to be
23. Birthday"Happy birthday to yooou! Happy birthday to yooou!"
"Able," I sighed in exasperation, "please don't."
"Happy birthday dear Iaaaaaan," he sang loudly, wrapping his arms around my waist as he came up behind me.
"You're so annoying," I grumbled, resuming scrubbing the plate in my hands. "Did you only come over to remind me that I'm almost obscenely old now?"
"You're not that old," he said softly, resting his head on my shoulder. "And it's only part of the reason that I came."
"What's the other part then?" I asked, sighing and setting the dish in the other sink after carefully skimming my fingertips over its surface to confirm that it was clean.
"Well I wanted to give you your present too," he said as I wiped my hands off on a towel.
"What presents are you talking about?" I asked, smiling lightly at the thought as he nuzzled against my neck. "You didn't need to get me anything."
"Oh don't worry," he said, "I didn't."
"Then what the hell are you talking about?" I asked, feeling him pull me
34. Fish"Silas I don't think I can do it."
"Yes you can. Just open your mouth wide and do it all at once."
"No, I'm serious. I don't think I can."
"C'mon Finn, I do it all the time."
"But all at once? There is no way that's all going to fit in my mouth "
"Just do it like this," he said, demonstrating for me and only making my doubts stronger.
"What if I get sick from it?" I argued, watching him roll his eyes at me.
"Finn, eat the fucking sushi."
"But I don't want to!" I wined, eyeing the suspicious piece of fish on the end of my chopsticks.
"You said you'd try it for me!" he reminded me.
"Yeah, I know, but I didn't actually think you meant pieces of raw fish!"
"What do you think sushi is Finn?"
"Well, like California rolls and the tempura thingies that you had me try," I said, noticing that the little fish slice wiggled ever so slightly as I moved.
"Technically yes, but what you have there is sashimi," he explained.
"Can't I have more of the tempura things instead?" I begged.
"Not u
77. Running AwayHe was dozing on the couch now, stretched out and snoring lightly after he had finished scarfing down his meal and leaving me to wash the heap of dishes he had left in his wake. After grumbling to myself for a while I had lapsed into thoughtful silence, thinking about what I was going to do next.
I knew that I couldn't just throw him out, but I couldn't really keep him here forever, could I? There had to be some way that I could get him to tell me why he ran away from home, and maybe if I could get him to tell me I could try and fix the problem. But he was so secretive, so jumpy, so distrusting I didn't know if there was even a way that I would be able to get him to open up enough that I would be able to so much as get the reason. What if I offended him and he stopped communicating with me? What if I pressed him to hard and he took off? And what if I did learn the reason? Would it be horrible? Dark? Or just another stupid teen reason like not getting to borrow the car to go out with fr
4. Opinion"So," I said, stroking his hair gently and trying to smother the yawn that escaped my lips, "are you alright?"
He let out a little huff of a laugh, moving slightly around against the pillow to find a more comfortable position and answering over his shoulder, "I'm actually really sore right now, but I can't say that it wasn't worth it."
"I'm sorry hon," I said, my other hand rubbing his hip in apology. "I was a little rougher than I should've been. I'll try not to do it again."
"Now hang on, Finn. I never said I that I didn't like it," he giggled, ticklish from the spots I was kissing on his shoulders. "In fact, I wouldn't mind if we celebrated like that every time you finished a painting."
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JUDGES, FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH, Today�s Hymn, This Is My Prayer, Sun, 12/23/2012
Judges 8:22-35
THE TEMPTATIONS OF GIDEON�S FINAL DAYS, Lesson 12c
v. 28-35 HE FACED SOCIAL TEMPTATION
Gideon weathered one temptation successfully; he failed miserably in another. There is one final temptation Gideon faced, and he failed this one gloriously too. He failed in the area of social temptation.
Gideon Was A Celebrity � I will just touch this, because it has already been dealt with earlier. Gideon was a celebrity in Israel. As a result, there were certain temptations that came his way. There were temptations to wealth, power and glory. Gideon allowed his success to go to his head! Sometimes great success can lead to great defeat.
This truth is seen in the life of Elijah. The prophet stood on top of Mt. Carmel in the power of God and saw God give a great victory, (1 Kings 18:20-40). Then, he outran King Ahab back to Samaria, even though Elijah was on foot and the king was in a chariot, (vv. 41-46). Then, when Elijah is threatened by that wicked woman Jezebel, (1 Kings 19:1-3), he ran away in fear! Elijah�s greatest failure came on the heels of his greatest success. Be careful, the same can prove true in your life and mine as well.
v. 30-32 Gideon Was A Compromiser � We are told that Gideon took to himself �many wives�. We do not know how many wives Gideon had, but it was enough to allow him to produce 70 sons. Apparently, such a large number of women were not enough, because Gideon even had a concubine, or mistress.
Polygamy was tolerated in Israel, but never authorized by God. In fact, in the beginning, marriage was always one women and one man for one lifetime, (Gen. 2:18-25). The first polygamist was a man named Lamech, (Gen. 4:19). He was from the line of Cain, and has no regard for the will of God. In Deut. 17:17, the rulers of Israel were forbidden to take multiple wives. God knew that many wives would divide the hearts of the kings and pull them away from God. This was clearly seen in the life of King Solomon, (1 Kings 11:3). In fact, anywhere you find polygamy in the Bible, you find problems. ( Abraham, David, Jacob, Solomon, Etc.)
Gideon apparently believed that the Law no longer applied to him. He seemed to have the idea that he could do as he pleased and there would be no consequences for his actions. He paid a high price for his rebellion. So will we!
When we come to the place where we believe that we can do as we please, regardless of the cost to God and others, we are deceiving ourselves. There is always a price to pay for disobedience, and that price is high!
Gideon Was A Casualty � In the end, this great man lost his testimony, his influence, and his family. After he died, the people continued their downward slide into idolatry, (v. 33-34). When Gideon died, he was relegated to the past. He was forgotten by the very people he delivered, (v. 35). In chapter 9 we are told that one of his sons, a man by the name of Abimelech, who was the son of Gideon�s concubine, decided that he should be the king of Israel. Through a series of events, he killed all 69 of his brothers and was declared king. So, Gideon lost his family and everything he ever worked for.
The lesson here is this: When we walk in ways that are not God�s ways that are not His paths, there is a terrible price to pray for our disobedience. Our foolish decisions can put a bad taste in the mouths of those around us for the things of God. The way we act toward God, His people, His Word and His will speaks more loudly to those around us than the words we say. Therefore, be careful how you act, what you say, and what you involve yourself with, what you do will affect those around you! Don�t be a casualty of some foolish decision that seems right at the moment. Don�t be a Gideon!
Conc: What a shame it would be to live your life in victory and power, to the glory of God, just to see it all come to nothing because of a foolish decision. The landscape of human history is littered with such tragic stories. So many people have done so well only to see everything taken from them in the end.
It does not have to be that way in our lives. We can live well, and we can leave well. We can finish our course in a way that glorifies the Lord and leaves behind a good testimony. We do not have to end up like Gideon! I pray that none of us will!
If the Lord has spoken to you about some area of your life that needs to be brought back under His control, the time to obey Him is right now. If He has shown you that you have embarked on a fool�s errand, you can come back to Him today. If He has shown you that others are leading you into error like Gideon led Israel, the time to make a break from that situation is right now.
Is He speaking to YOU? Listen to His voice so you can finish well and avoid the temptations that felled Gideon!
�O Come, All Ye Faithful� By: John Francis Wade (1751)
1.O come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant Oh come ye O come ye to Bethlehem; come and behold him born the King of angels;
O come let us adore him, O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
2.Sing choirs of angels sing in exultation sing all ye citizens of heaven above; glory to God in the highest:
3. Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory given; word of the Father, now in flesh appearing:
Most Precious Father, Gentle and Wonderful Jesus, Truly Awesome and Ever-present Holy Spirit, we love you. In your love and grace, may we use every failure in our life to glorify your name. Whenever we experience any kind of failure in our life, may we be able to use the failure to see your special mission and purpose for our life. As we commit our whole life to you, make our failures be a time when we can overcome being down, discouraged, or depressed. As we commit our whole life to you, in your love and grace, may we be able to discover your hidden wisdom in every failure. When we fail, may we always resolve to move forward for you rather than letting our life be mired down because we made a mistake. When I encounter failure, may we be able to use failure to be more and do more for your glory. All these things we humbly pray in the name of our most Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ, our Mighty God, and our Ever-Present Holy Spirit upon whom we can rely. Amen
Ps: My Wife and I will be taking 3 days off to celebrate Christmas with the family in Mathis, Tx. We will be gone Dec 24 thru 26. We will continue our daily lessons, FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH, on Dec 27. Hope to see you all again then!
From our family to YOURS!
HAVE A HAPPY and BLESSED MERRY CHRISTMAS! Vic and Mary Lou.
JUDGES, FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH, Today�s Hymn, This Is My Prayer, Sat, 12/22/2012
Judges 8:22-35
THE TEMPTATIONS OF GIDEON�S FINAL DAYS, Lesson 12b
v. 24-27 HE FACED SPIRITUAL TEMPTATION
v. 24 There Is A Request � This time, the request comes from Gideon. He has just weathered a great temptation, but in the very next breath, he betrays his words by his actions. As one fellow said, �The people want Gideon to have dominion, but he wants a donation.� He asks them for the golden earrings that they had collected from the corpses of the slain enemy soldiers.
Gideon is a study in contrasts. On the one hand, he exalts God and refuses to usurp the Lord�s place as sovereign over the nation. On the other hand, Gideon gives in to the temptation for wealth. He turns down one temptation only to yield to another. In the end, this one will turn out just as bad as the other one would have turned out.
v. 25-26 There Is A Response � The people do not even hesitate. They spread out a blanket and cough up over 1,700 shekels of gold, plus garments and other ornaments. 1,700 shekels equals about 57 pounds of gold. In today�s money that comes to over 1 million dollars. These people simply hand it over to Gideon, just because he asks for it.Consider this however; they refused to give when they were faced with doing something right, (8:6, 8). Now, they give, without question to this questionable request from Gideon. What a fickle bunch the children of Israel were.
Of course, we ought not to be too hard on them. How often have we found ourselves caught up in something that ultimately dishonors God just because we just jumped on somebody�s bandwagon? We need to make sure that any cause we embraced in our lives has the backing of the Word and will of God! Failing to do that will lead to embarrassment and chastisement from the Lord.
v. 27 There Were Results � Gideon took the gold he was given and made and �ephod� out of it. An ephod was a garment used in the ministry of the high priest. It was a sleeveless outer vest that came down to the hips. The high priest of Israel wore a linen ephod that had twelve stones on the front which represented the twelve tribes of Israel. There was a pouch on the front that contained the �Urim and the Thumim�, which were stones used to discern the will of God.
So, Gideon made an ephod, a high priests prayer garment from gold, and then he took this ephod and placed it in Orphah.
What is so bad about what Gideon did? We are told that �all Israel� went �whoring after it�. The word �whoring� means �to commit fornication�. The people of God went after this ephod and worshiped it because it represented victory over their enemies to them. The people were drawn away from the Tabernacle in Shiloh and they went to Orphah to worship at the ephod Gideon built.
Beware of anything that draws you away from the Lord and His worship. Anything that hinders you from worshiping Him His way is dangerous and will lead you into idolatry and apostasy. No matter how right it seems, if it isn�t according to His plan, it is not of the Lord. No matter how many people may be doing it!
There Were Reasons � Why did Gideon do such a thing? We are not told, but I would like to make a guess, if you will allow me to. It may just be that Gideon, while he did not want to be the king of Israel, wanted to be the spiritual leader of the nation. The High Priest was not fulfilling his office consistently or properly. It may be that Gideon thought he could do a better job.
After all, Gideon had seen God face to face. The Lord has called him and spoken to him. The Lord has used him in a miraculous fashion. He may have assumed that he was now qualified to lead the nation in their worship of the Lord.
If that was what Gideon�s intention, he was in clear violation of the Word of God. Gideon was not from the family of Aaron. Gideon was not a priest. He actually drew the people away from the tabernacle in Shiloh to worship his ephod in Ophrah. If that was Gideon�s intention, he was flat wrong!
Let�s give Gideon the benefit of the doubt for a moment. He was probably seeking the glory of God. He may have had pure motives. He might have wanted to prepare a memorial to glorify God for His great victory. That may have been in heart! Is it never wrong to do right?
We are told that the �ephod� became a �snare unto Gideon, and to his house�. The word �snare� has the idea of �a trap�. That ephod was what Satan used to destroy the testimony of an otherwise great man.
I said earlier that Gideon was a study in contrasts. I would also say that Gideon is a study in confusion! Here is a man who claims to know the Lord, and from all accounts he did. Here is a man who turned down personal glory to promote the glory of the Lord. Yet, here is a man who allowed himself to be caught in a trap that was so obviously wrong that it would be laughable, if the results were not so terrible.
Be careful what you do in your life. There are plenty of things that come our way that appear so innocent on the surface. Often, we fail to understand that those seemingly innocent things can be the tools and traps of the devil to destroy our influence and testimony. Before you embrace anyone�s cause, before you jump on the latest bandwagon, before you act on the latest �good idea�; ask yourself a few important questions.
How will this affect my life?
How will this affect the lives of others?
Will others be hurt by this idea?
Will people be left out by this idea?
Does what I am thinking of doing honor God?
Does what I am thinking of doing display true Christlikeness?
Does what I am doing allow me to do what Jesus said in Matthew 22:37-40? �Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.�
How will this idea affect the church?
How will this idea affect the impression the community has concerning the Lord�s church?
How will this idea affect my testimony?
How will this idea affect how people feel about the Lord Jesus Christ?
You see, there are a lot of people who call themselves Christians. These same people do a lot of mean things to others. These same people stand in opposition to the things of the Lord. These same people find themselves on the wrong side of the Lord and His will. These same people commit a lot of sin in the name of self-will and self-worship. That is confusing to me.
Gideon lost his testimony because he failed to keep God first in his life. The same thing can happen to any person today. We must be sure that God, His will, His Word and His worship are what motivates us as we pass through this life!
�Silent Night, Holy Night� By: Joseph Mohr, (Translated by) John F. Young
1. Silent night, holy night,
all is calm, all is bright
round yon virgin
mother and child.
Holy infant, so tender and mild,
sleep in heavenly peace,
sleep in heavenly peace.
2. Silent night, holy night,
shepherds quake at the sight;
glories stream from heaven afar,
heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born!
3. Silent night, holy night,
Son of God, love's pure light;
radiant beams from thy holy face
with the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
4. Silent night, holy night,
wondrous star, lend thy light;
with the angels let us sing,
Alleluia to our King;
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born!
Our Father, which art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done in earth,
As it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive them that trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
The power, and the glory,
For ever and ever.
Ps: My Wife and I will be taking 3 days off to celebrate Christmas with the family in Mathis, Tx. We will be gone Dec 24 thru 26. We will continue our daily lessons, FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH, on Dec 27. Hope to see you all again then!
From our family to YOURS!
HAVE A HAPPY and BLESSED MERRY CHRISTMAS! Vic and Mary Lou.
JUDGES, FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH, Today�s Hymn, This Is My Prayer, Fri, 12/21/2012
Judges 8:22-35
THE TEMPTATIONS OF GIDEON�S FINAL DAYS, Lesson 12a
This text showcases both the nest and worst aspects of Gideon�s life. This special man had just led the nation to victory over their enemies, the Amalekites and the Midianites. This victory was amazing! 300 hundred men defeated an army that numbered over 135,000 men. When the battle was concluded only 15,000 members of the enemy�s army escaped, ( Judges 7:7; 8:10). It was a great victory, and it was carried out in such a way that it left no doubt that God has performed it.
After the victory was won, Gideon even took the time to deal with a couple of Israelite villages that refused to help his army carry out the will of the Lord,( Judges 8:4-16). It is a dangerous thing to be found on the wrong side of the Lord, regardless of your motives.
Now that the battle is over and victory has been secured, Gideon is forced to face the greatest trial of his life. Surely, this peaceful farmer, who had been called by God to be a warrior, thought that his greatest battles were behind him. Little did Gideon know that the greatest battles he would face were still in front of him.
In his march to victory, Gideon overcame the stinging criticism of his opponents, the brutal enemies of his nation, and great but unfounded opposition. When you read Gideon�s story, you see that he was able, by God�s help, to overcome every external enemy he faced, but you will also see that he failed when he had to fight the inner men. He was victor on the field of battle, but he was a failure in the battle for his own heart.
What I see in the life of Gideon in these verses bothers me deeply. Gideon, to us, is the truth that it is possible to live a good life, accomplish much for the Lord, but still end up a failure.
How we finish the race is just as important, if not more so, than how we run the race. You can live a good life and then undo all your good by one or two foolish decisions. That is what Gideon teaches us today.
I want point out some areas of Gideon�s life in which he displays both sides of his character. He faced temptations in all three areas of his life. He succeeded in one area, but he failed in the other 2. Let�s take a few minutes today to examine these areas of Gideon�s life and we consider �The Temptations Of Gideon�s Final Days�.
v. 22-23 HE FACED SECULAR TEMPTATION
v. 22 There Is A Request � The Israelites are so impressed with Gideon�s victory that they come to him to ask his to become their king. The word �rule� has to idea of �dominion�. They are offering Gideon and his family a perpetual kingdom. They say the offer is for him, his sons and his son�s sons.
The people of Israel are just like people in every age. The man that can give them what they want, peace, security, success, and wealth, is the man they was to rule over them. You see this during the life of Jesus; you see it in our life today.
In John 6:1-15, Jesus fed a great multitude. He took five small loaves and two tiny fish and He fed somewhere around 20,000 people! The miracle our Lord performed that day was a miracle that could only be performed by deity. In fact, that was the whole point of the miracle. Jesus wanted His disciples and the people in the crowd to know that He was God. He wanted them to recognize Him for Who He is.
What the crowd saw was a man who could feed them. So, in verse 15, they tried to make Him their King by force. Jesus slipped away from them, because while He was a King, He would not wear the crown until He had paid for sin at the cross.
All Israel cares about is the fact that Gideon is a great warrior and that he can offer them safety and security. Thus, they come to him to offer Gideon the crown.
In 1 Samuel 8:19-20 the nation of Israel will repeat their request for a human king. Their reason is that they want to be like the other nations. They would rather be like the rest of the nations around them than had to be the special people of God.
That same trend can be seen in our world today. Churches and Christians alike are falling all over one another in an effort to be like everyone else. Where are the people who have the backbone to stand against for the things of God, even if they have to stand alone?
v. 23 There Is A Refusal � Gideon sees their request for what it is. The people of Israel should have been thanking God for the victory. Gideon knows that He did not defeat their enemies; he knows it was the power of God that gave the victory. The people should have been worshiping God and thanking Him for the victory they had just witnessed. They failed to see that while Gideon was the instrument, God was the One that wielded the weapon. God is the source of these lessons you are reading; I am merely the messenger or delivery boy.
Gideon does exactly what he should have done. He refused their offer and reminded them that their allegiance was to the Lord alone.
By the way, that will still work today! Did you know that the majority is not always right? It was the majority that cried �Crucify Him!� the day Jesus died. It was the majority that tried to throw Jesus down a cliff in Nazareth when He preached in the synagogue. The majority of the people refused to enter Canaan at God�s command and caused the rest of the nation to die in the wilderness.
Beware of falling into the mentality that �if everyone is doing it, then it must be all right.� Just because people everywhere are involved in drugs, alcohol, adultery, pornography, lying, stealing, and other forms of wickedness, does not make it right. We need to remember that, if we are saved, God expects us to yield to His will for our lives. After all, He bought us and He demands control over our lives, (1 Cor. 6:19-20). He expects us to live like we are a saved people, and when we don�t, there will be a price to pay for our rebellion!
One more thought before we move along in the message. Did you notice when this temptation came, it came on the heels of great success. You are never more vulnerable to falling into sin than you are just after you have experienced a great victory. That is the wisest man who ever lived cautioned us with these words, �Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall,� (Pro. 16:18).
Gideon overcame this temptation with a very firm �No!� He denied himself the glory and the honor and he delighted in bringing glory and honor to the Lord. Sometimes, you just have to say �No!� That�s what Joseph did when Potipher�s wife tempted him, (Gen. 39:8-9, 12). Sometimes, you need to say it to your friend. Sometimes, you need to say it to your family. Sometimes, you need to say it to yourself. There are times when you just need to say, �No!� God help us to have the backbone to do it!
�When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder� By: James L. Black (1893)
1.When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more,
And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair;
When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore,
And the roll is called up yonder, I�ll be there.
When the roll is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder,
When the roll is called up yonder, I�ll be there.
2.On that bright and *sabbath morning when the dead in Christ shall rise,
And the glory of His resurrection share;
When His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies,
And the roll is called up yonder, I�ll be there.
3.Let us labor for the Master from the dawn till setting sun,
Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care;
Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done,
And the roll is called up yonder, I�ll be there.
Most Holy and Wonderful Father! You know the temptations that we are facing today. But your Word promises that we will not be tempted beyond what we can bear. We ask for your strength to stand up under the temptation whenever we encounter it. Your Word also tells us you will provide a way out of the temptation. Please, Lord, grant us the wisdom to walk away when we are tempted, and the clarity to see the way out that you will provide. Thank you, God, that you are a faithful deliverer and that we can count on your help in our time of need. These things we pray in Jesus� blessed name. Amen!
PS: My Wife and I will be taking 3 days off to celebrate Christmas with the family in Mathis, Tx. We will be gone Dec 24 thru 26. We will continue our daily lessons, FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FAITH, on Dec 27. Hope to see you all again then!
From our family to YOURS!
HAVE A HAPPY and BLESSED MERRY CHRISTMAS! Vic and Mary Lou.
JUDGES, FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSEPS OF FAITH, Today�s Hymn, This Is My Prayer, Thu, 12/20/2012
Judges 8:1-21
PRIDE, POLITICS, AND PERSISTENCE, Lesson 11c
v. 4, 10-21 SOME WERE PERSISTENT
While some people walked in their pride and others allowed personal political agendas to determine their allegiance, Gideon and his men simply persevered in their work for the Lord. In their persistence, they set a good example for those of us who desire to be found faithful in the Lord�s work.
v. 4 How They Continued � Instead of being discouraged and defeated by the criticism of Ephraim and by the callousness of the two cities from which he requested help, Gideon and his army pressed on in pursuit of the Midianites. I love the phrase in verse 4, which says, �faint, yet pursuing them�. These men were tired and weary from the battle. They are hungry and in great need of rest, yet they carry on! I love that attitude, don�t you?
Where did we ever get the idea that there was a place to sit down on the Lord? Where did we ever get the idea that it was OK to sit back while others did all the work? Where did we every get the idea that we could back off, slow down and take it easy in our spiritual walk? Where do some people get the idea that they can join a church and never do anything? Wherever those ideas come from, they certainly did not come from the Lord. I would suggest that it is an idea planted in our minds by the enemy to try and get us to quit on the Lord.
I would recommend that we be like Gideon and his men. I would suggest that even when we get weary; we press on for the glory of God, (Eph. 6:6; 1 Cor. 15:58)!
We all grow weary from time to time in the battle. When we do, we need to look to Jesus and learn from His example, (Heb. 12:1-3). We will only be in the world a short time, and then we will fly off to glory to be with Him. While we are here, let us determine to do all we can for His glory!
v. 10-12 How They Conquered � Gideon and his men defeated their enemies and captured the Midianite kings. They persevered in the face of opposition and criticism and they enjoyed a great victory. Because they would not be stopped short of victory, they saw God move in great power.
Those who refuse to quit and persist in following the Lord�s will for their lives, will see Him use them in great ways. That is His promise, (Gal. 6:9; 2 Cor. 4:8-9; Isa. 40:31). Those who persevere will enjoy the best of God�s blessings. Those who quit will see God do nothing!
v. 13-21 How They Concluded � Gideon came back with the Midianite kings. When he came to Succoth, he took their 75 elders and put them to death by dragging them through thorns and briars until they died, (vv. 15-16). When he came to Penuel, he tore down their tower and killed their elders, (v. 17). Then, Gideon slew the Midianite kings, (vv. 18-21). In other words, because he was obedient to the Lord and to His will for his life, Gideon enjoyed absolute victory over all his enemies. In the end, Gideon had the last laugh!
The principle is this: Those who walk with the Lord and do His will enjoy victory in their lives. If you want the Lord�s blessings, His power and His victory to be manifested in your life, the only path you should follow is His path. When you walk with the Lord, obedience to Him always results in victory! When you walk against Him, you can expect nothing but defeat!
Conc: If you had to sum up your life today, how would you do it? Would you say that you are walking in pride? Would you say everything in your life is about political advantage? Or, can you honestly say that you are doing your best to be persistent in your walk with Him? God is looking for people in this day that will take their stand for Him and say, �We will not back down.� He is looking for those who will get involved in His work and help those who are trying to serve Him. Are you one of those?
If the Lord has spoken to you about your heart, your life and your service, the place to talk to Him about it right here. Come to Him. Recommit your life to His will. Surrender yourself to all that He wants you to be and do, and get busy for His glory.
�Trust and Obey� By: J. H. Sammis (1877)
When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will, He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.
Trust and obey, for there�s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.
Not a shadow can rise, not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt or a fear, not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.
Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross,
But is blessed if we trust and obey.
But we never can prove the delights of His love
Until all on the altar we lay;
For the favor He shows, for the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.
Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet,
Or we�ll walk by His side in the way;
What He says we will do, where He sends we will go;
Never fear, only trust and obey.
Merciful Father, Redeeming God! Use us to bring the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ to others. Equip us the knowledge of Thy word, and the love of Christ. Empower us with Thy Spirit and the courage to stand fast in Christ and be the servants we can be. Open the hearts of those who need to hear the good news. Teach us to be devoted in sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. Unify our effort and bless our effort to Your glory, praise and honor. This we pray and ask in Jesus� name. Amen!
JUDGES, FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSEPS OF FAITH, Today�s Hymn, This Is My Prayer, Wed, 12/19/2012
Judges 8:1-21
PRIDE, POLITICS, AND PERSISTENCE, Lesson 11b
v. 4-9 SOME WERE POLITICAL
v. 4-5 A Simple Request � As Gideon and his men continue in their pursuit of the Midianites, Gideon becomes concerned about the welfare of his men. They pass two towns, first they came to Succoth, and then they came to Penuel. At each town Gideon made a simple and very reasonable request of his fellow Israelites. He asked them for bread to feed his weary men. This was a request that should have been granted without hesitation.
v. 6, 8 A Shameful Refusal � Instead of coming to the aid of God�s chosen deliverer, the elders of both towns refused to get involved in Gideon�s fight.
These men are playing politics with the things of God. They ask Gideon, �Do you have their kings in custody?� In other words, they are saying, �If you don�t have their kings, you haven�t really won the battle. If we help you and you are defeated, those kings will come after us and we will pay a terrible price for our decision to help you. No, you are not getting any bread from us!�
Both these cities are part of the tribe of Gad. The name Gad means �a troop�. Specifically, the name refers to �a troop that crushes through the enemy.� The fact is, these people were no living up to their name or their heritage. They would not even help the man God chose to deliver them from their enemies in his fight for deliverance.
They were like the politicians of our day who have to see which way the wind is blowing before they will make a decision. They were afraid to take a stand for God.
When the people of Succoth and Penuel refused to support God�s work, they were clearly demonstrating the fact that they were against God�s work. When they refused to help Gideon and his army, they were actually guilty of giving aid to the enemy. These people were not thankful for what God had already done. Like the Ephraimites, they only wanted to find fault with Gideon and to protect their own little kingdoms. They failed to realize that by giving Gideon bread, they would be guaranteeing future blessings for their people. All they cared about was maintaining the status quo.
There are still people around who do the same things these cities did. There are some who play politics with the things of God. You see there are no gray areas when it comes to the work of the Lord. You cannot be neutral when it comes to serving Him. Jesus put it this way, �He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad,�( Matt. 12:30).
Those who refuse to support God�s work will not support those who do serve Him. Those who do not respect the work of God will not respect the workers of God. When we refuse to give to the work of the Lord; when we refuse to participate in the work of the Lord; and when we refuse to respect the work of the Lord, just because we are looking out for our own interests first, we are guilty of aiding the enemy in his work.
v. 7, 9 A Solemn Response � Because these two cities refused to help him, Gideon tells them that they will face judgment when he returns the victor over the Midianites. He reminds them that there is a price to pay for standing against the Lord and His work.
We would do well to remember that truth today. One day we will all stand before the Lord to give an account of our service to Him. Better that we should give account for doing His work, even when we fail, than for opposing those who are actively trying to serve the Lord, ( Rom. 14:12; Heb. 13:17).
God saved us to work, (James 2:18). God has placed us in His work, (Eph. 2:10). God expects us to be involved to the best of our ability! Are you a preacher? Get out there and preach! Are you a singer? Stand up and sing! Do you have a testimony? Share it for the glory of God! Do you have a dollar? Give it to Jesus and watch Him bless it for His glory! All I am saying is get up and get active in the work of the Lord, and never, ever be found hindering, opposing or standing in the way of what God is doing in the world! May we never, like these people, be guilty of refusing to serve the Lord out of fear!
�To The Work� By: Frances J. Crosby (1869)
To the work! To the work! We are servants of God;
Let us follow the path that our Master has trod;
With the balm of His counsel our strength to renew,
Let us do with our might what our hands find to do.
Toiling on, toiling on,
Toiling on, toiling on,
Let us hope and trust,
Let us watch and pray,
And labor till the Master comes.
To the work! To the work! Let the hungry be fed;
To the fountain of life let the weary be led;
In the cross and its banner our glory shall be,
While we herald the tidings, u0093Salvation is free!u0094
To the work! To the work! There is labor for all;
For the kingdom of darkness and error shall fall;
And the love of our Father exalted shall be,
In the loud swelling chorus, u0093Salvation is free!u0094
To the work! To the work! In the strength of the Lord,
And a robe and a crown shall our labor reward,
When the home of the faithful our dwelling shall be,
And we shout with the ransomed, u0093Salvation is free!u0094
Heavenly Father, Almighty God! Help us to find other believers who will stand with us in prayer. Bring godly prayer partners into our lives with whom we can pray in power. Help us to be devoted to You that we may maintain a oneness of the Spirit, and grow daily in our spirituality. Unify our belief in Christ Jesus so that the world may see Jesus Christ, our Lord, living in us, and through us. Let not our hearts be troubled. Strengthen us by Thy Word and Thy Spirit as we lift the precious Savior up for the world to see. It is in His name that we pray. Amen!


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Panera Bread Hits New 12-Month Low at $146.32 (PNRA)
Panera Bread (NASDAQ:PNRA) hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Wednesday , AnalystRatingsNetwork reports. The stock traded as low as $146.32 and last traded at $147.02, with a volume of 330,160 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $149.80.
A number of analysts have recently weighed in on PNRA shares. Analysts at Zacks reiterated a "neutral" rating on shares of Panera Bread in a research note on Friday, June 27th. They now have a $156.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Wunderlich reiterated a "hold" rating on shares of Panera Bread in a research note on Thursday, June 12th. They now have a $170.00 price target on the stock, down previously from $180.00. Finally, analysts at Citigroup Inc. upgraded shares of Panera Bread from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 7th. They now have a $185.00 price target on the stock. They noted that the move was a valuation call. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have assigned a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating to the company. The company has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $166.93.
The stock has a 50-day moving average of $152. and a 200-day moving average of $167.9. The company has a market cap of $4.017 billion and a P/E ratio of 22.27.
Panera Bread (NASDAQ:PNRA) last released its earnings data on Tuesday, April 29th. The company reported $1.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.52 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $605.30 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $598.07 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.64 earnings per share. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 7.7% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Panera Bread will post $6.87 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ:PNRA) s a national bakery-cafe concept with 1,541 Company-owned and franchise-operated bakery-cafe locations in42 states, the District of Columbia, and Ontario, Canada.
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Tusson - "Oh Gosh / We Run The Road" (Official Video)
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Last week we premiered the new video for Vybz Kartel's "My Crew," which is from the Mixpak / VICE release Kingston Story. After we'd finished making that track, one of the guys from Gaza approached us and got us to play "Oh Gosh / We Run the Road" through the speakers of our SUV. He introduced himself as an MC named Tusson, and we liked the track so much we made a video for it. The song reminds us of a Jamaican version of early East London grime, back when Titch wasn't in jail and the Pay As You Go Cartel were getting full-page features in the NME. Wiley and Dizzee still hadn't headlined a festival either. Also... FREE WORL' BOSS!
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Venus Thrash, fellow of Cave Canem and Soul Mountain has released her debut poetry book entitled "The Fateful Apple." Thrash is scheduled to appear on LIVE with Shelia Alexander Reid on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. (EST) to discuss her debut collection. The Sheila Alexander-Reid LIVE show is Washington, D.C's only LGBT FM radio show airing on 89.3 ( www.wpfwfm.org/radio/). The show airs every Tuesday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST.
Thrash says, "I've known Shelia for many years and I'm excited to be on her show to discuss the release of my debut poetry book The Fateful Apple."
Thrash was a finalist in the 2009 Arktoi Poetry Prize and the 2012 Jean Feldman Poetry Prize. Her poetry has been published in
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Taylor Swift Reveals 'Sneaky Cat' Sneakers to Coincide With Her New Album [PHOTO]
Swifties, there has been a barrage of new Taylor Swift goodies today (Aug. 18), and it's still not over!
Swifties, there has been a barrage of new Taylor Swift goodies today (Aug. 18), and it's still not over!
Today is a huge day for Taylor Swift fans. First she dropped her new upbeat single 'Shake It Off,' and then she revealed the music video!
Taylor Swift announced her new single 'Shake It Off' and her new album '1989' in her worldwide live stream!
Things got a little bit awkward during Britney Spears' Las Vegas residency when she appeared to be lip synching to Sia during a recent performance.
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25-year-old Aron Dale dropped out of college in order to pursue his career as a Harry Styles lookalike full-time. Whoa.
Christina Aguilera, who gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday (Aug. 16), has officially released her daughter's name, Summer Rain Rutler!
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According to ABC News, while performing in San Jose, Calif. earlier this week, Justin Timberlake sang 'Happy Birthday' to 8-year-old Julian Delan - and he got 25,000 fans to join him!
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Where to Buy Now
The silver lining behind the residential real-estate collapse is the opportunity for housing bargains. Here are 14 up-and-coming Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs where prices are relatively low and the promise for future growth is strong
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County: DuPage
Population: 48,995
The grand old Tivoli Theater and the red-brick and terra cotta train station in the center of Downers Grove have gained several new neighbors in the past decade: condo buildings, airy new retail spaces, and a big municipal parking structure. The same sort of thing has happened along many of the town's residential blocks, where newly built houses have been tucked among existing homes.
The town already had a heterogeneous mix, everything from ornate Victorians to low-slung ranch houses. The newcomers have mostly come in a few notches higher than their older neighbors, but those new residences are suffering most during the real-estate downturn. In early summer, I wandered onto Bryan Place, a short street northwest of the downtown area that has been made over with nine new houses by assorted builders. Five of them were occupied, and the other four—complete, ready for occupancy, and all priced around $700,000—were sitting empty. Of course, an overload of new houses, with their relatively reasonable prices marked down by tens of thousands of dollars, makes this town a magnet for bargain hunters.
PLUS: The well-performing Downers Grove North High School, the 135-acre Lyman Woods Forest Preserve, and transportation. Downers Grove sits at the junction of I-88 and I-355, and on top of that, says Bomba, "my train-snob clients love the excessive number of express trains" headed into Chicago during the morning rush hour.
MINUS: Some streets have developed a discordant look, with large new houses squeezed between and towering over older, more horizontal residences.
- Old to new
- New to old
I like the concept of your article, reading with interest what neighborhoods will be up and coming in the near future, hoping that many realtors' opinions would be shared as well. So, I examined with keen interest what the perspective is on Albany Park. However, this realtor finds your assessment of my neighborhood to be somewhat incomplete. Thank you for a great try, but maybe a little more substance is what is needed? For example, where but in Albany Park can you get a 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath home on an oversized lot for under $500,000? Smaller starter homes with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath are starting around $200,000 which is a resonable price for having your own home in the city. We are also close to some great trendy areas, like Lincoln Square and the Kedzie Brown Line stop, but yet close to the airport via Blue line or freeway and mall shopping in suburbs via the freeway. Thanks again.
Palos Heights is actually in the SouthWEST suburbs, a great area. The people are a lot friendlier than you will find on the north side and the areas and houses are overall not as old. Nearby Palos Park is one of Chicago's wealthiest and unknown suburbs and nearby Orland Park has everything!
Why take a chance in an "up and coming" neighborhood when there is so much inventory in the established "always wanted to live there" neighborhoods? I think during a hot market is the only time you invest in up and comers.
I agree with many of your choices, a smart person knows you buy low and sell high. Thanks for all your research it really comforts me to know that all my feelings about some of these investments I have made will pan out. I purchased a home in Aurora for less than what the previous owner paid of course she took a big loss when she sold due to her employment and I on the other hand will have the chance to wait and watch my investment grow. I have been watching real estate for many years and the best advice has never changed and that is location, some of the areas you have suggested are not just up and coming they are hot as far as shopping and so much more.Geneva offers one of the only dog friendly indoor malls and Aurora (Rt.59)has a casino, excellent parks and great access to the tollway and Metra.
Where can I purchase a copy of the October Issue of your magazine? I can only find November Issues on the stand.
Hi Jennifer!
Back issues of the magazine can always be purchased through the site here: http://bit.ly/uHO2R3
Let me know if you need anything else.
I bought in Bronzeville three years ago and it was a great decision. The proximity to the lake, US Cellular, IIT, the Police HQ, downtown, and great transportation links are fantastic. There are amazing houses with history and character. People are generally very nice and welcoming. It's still rough around the edges, but I've seen good progress in the past three years even with the soft economy. A new bank replaced a fried chicken restaurant. Old run down buildings have been torn down and replaced with grass and trees. The new marina at 31st street is beautiful.


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Who knew that taking a photograph of yourself would become such a massive craze? In fact, it's become such a big deal that the word 'selfie' has now been added to the Oxford dictionary. So how can you get in on the act?
Here's a simple guide to taking the perfect selfie…
Make sure it's you who takes the photo
So often you see photos described as a selfie when actually it's just a normal photograph taken by someone else entirely. It's called a selfie for a reason; you take it yourSELF! Don't go passing a normal photo off as a selfie or you'll be sent to the depths of photography hell until the end of time.
Don't just take it of your face
Unless you're showing off a new lip gloss or badass scar, we need a little more to the selfie than just your face. Either get someone else in on the picture or take it so we can see where in the world you are.
Be mindful of where you are
If you're going to take a selfie then think about where you are. We don't want to see your bathroom or the inside of a toilet cubicle in a nightclub.
Beware of photobombers
This can work one of two ways. Either someone photobombing your selfie will completely ruin it or if it's a particularly brilliant photobomb then you could become an internet sensation. These Australian hockey players were photobombed by none other than the Queen!
The better the location, the better
We've already mentioned that we don't need to see the inside of toilet cubicles in your selfies, so try and make the location as amazing as possible to make your selfie stand out from everyone else's. Take a leaf out of this guy's book who took a selfie at the top of the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Consider where the Sun is
Proper photography tip here. When taking your selfie, think about the position of the Sun. If the Sun is directly behind you then it will make you look like a silhouette and you won't be able to make out your face. Conversely, if it's directly in front of you then you'll probably be squinting. Try and have the sunlight coming from one side if you can.
Use a front facing camera if possible
Most selfies are spontaneous and are therefore perfect to take using the camera on a smartphone. What's really handy, however, is if your smartphone has a front facing camera. If it does then you can actually see your end result before you take the photo. Most front facing cameras aren't as good as the normal camera though, so it might impair the quality a little.
Immortalise your selfie
Once you've taken your selfie you then need to immortalise it and make sure everyone in the world sees it. Obviously you'll need to post it up on Facebook and Instagram (once you've chosen your filter, obviously) but if it's a particularly good selfie, then you could always use a service such as Zippi and whack it on a mug/t-shirt/mousemat/cape/etc.
Do you have any tips that I've not mentioned? Please feel free to leave a comment below!
Jada x


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Stay Smart at One of the Best Hotels in Texarkana Straddling the state line of Texas and Arkansas, Texarkana is a city filled with friendly people and many things to do and see. Whether you're here for business or pleasure, you're bound to enjoy your stay. When you stay at the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Texarkana East, you're conveniently near Texar...
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The hotel is clean and modern. It was a really good value for the money and I'd stay there again.
I didn't notice until the next morning after I checked in, but there were no wash cloths in the bathroom, which wasn't that big of a deal. Also, it was after 4pm the second day if my stay before they came to make up my room, which I thought was odd. However, it may have been because I was the last room on the top floor.
Excellent 10.0
Only thing that was difficult about the hotel was getting back to it after going to local fast food location. No easy access back.
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Excellent 9.0
Loved the room.
noWe only stayed there overnight as we were on our way home. The room was really clean,the staff helpful, and the price was right. We really were impressed with what seems to be a kitchenette when you walk in but without a stove. It had a kitchen sink, cupboard space, fridge and micro all together in one area. It's a great place to stay overnight or to spend a few days there. We never stayed at a Regency before and we were really impressed.
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NEW! Flat-panel TVs with 30 channels of HD programming. Easy-access Plug-and-Play feature makes it simple to connect electronics. Stay at the La Quinta Inn Texarkana and you are in two places at once! Texarkana straddles two states, and at the bi-state Post Office, stand with one foot in Arkansas and the other in Texas. That means twice the service and tw...
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Okay 5.0
It had easy access to the place I was visiting
Breakfast was pretty dire
Good 8.0
The staff was great, the rooms were comfortable and quiet and the location was very convenient Had a nice pool for the grandkids. The beds were comfortable.
We rented two adjacent rooms, and while one was very nice, the other smelled strongly musty and stale. I'm not too hard to please, but we had to open the door and air it out for an hour or so. The breezeways and other areas were grimy. Power wash them.In general, I liked this facility. I did not book an expensive, upscale room and I was pleased with our rooms. The bathrooms were very small, there is no microwave, which I've sort of come to expect, and the coffee maker needs to be better. Throw in the musty, smelly room and it might sound like I don't like the place, but all of these issues were dealt with. It was a great bang for the buck, comfortable and convenient. The breakfast was fine and so was the pool. I will stay again. Also they did not charge extra for our dog. I much pref...
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Welcome to the new Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Texarkana, Texas Looking for accommodations in Texarkana? Look no further! Our Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hotel is ideally located near I-30, just four miles from downtown Texarkana and within minutes of local attractions and businesses. Families will enjoy staying at our hotel in Texarkana, Texas becau...
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Excellent 10.0
Came in after driving 14 hours from Columbus, Ohio and through an intense thunder storm. Had a awesome nights rest, and ate to my hearts content at the complementary breakfast before taking off through Texas.
Excellent 10.0
Friendly staff. Nearby several major chain restauarants. Beds were soft and wonderful.
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Welcome to the Hilton Garden Inn Texarkana, conveniently located just off of Interstate 30, close to Central Mall, delectable dining and only 13 minutes from the Texarkana Regional Airport. This hotel in Texarkana is convenient to local landmarks such as the second-most photographed courthouse in the nation in downtown Texarkana , the Confederate Memorial er...
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Excellent 10.0
The beauty of it and the easiness of check in and out
The maid did not clean the bathroom wellGreat overall stay, will stay here again
Excellent 9.0
This clean and conveniently located hotel is the best option when traveling through Texarkana.Compared to most other hotels at this star level, the breakfast prices were quite reasonable.
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Discover this new Texarkana, Arkansas hotel providing convenient access to key area attractions such as Texas A & M University, St. Michaels Hospital and the Four States Fairgrounds. Whether traveling to Southwestern Arkansas on business or pleasure, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Texarkana Inn & Suites offers the best in customer service and amenities. This brand n...
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Excellent 10.0
The hotel was located very close to the highway with lots of restaurants in the area. The staff and rooms were perfect. Pillows and beds were comfortable.
No lounge.
Excellent 10.0
The variety at breakfast was great and the room was super clean. The bed was also very comfortable.
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Hotel was well kept and offered dining and drinks which is always nice. Staff was friendly and helpful.
|Good - 343 reviews
Welcome to the new Ramada Texarkana. This hotel is 100 Percent non-smoking and is located on Stateline Avenue off I-30 on the Texas side of the state line. Arkansas is just across the street. The hotel is just 10 minutes drive from the Texarkana Regional Airport. The popular Tex-Ark Antique Auto Museum is nearby as well, and boasts auto treasures sure to...
Overall Rating - Good - 343 reviews
Excellent 10.0
The service was great.
The continental breakfast. They had literally nothing.
Poor 1.0
Bed was comfortable. Large bathrooms with large size toilets.Building falling apart. No towels. Dirty worn fabrics on chairs. Elevators and floors were dirty. Breakfast was not good.
|Excellent - 46 reviews
Welcome to the Comfort Suites hotel in Texarkana, Arkansas. Hotel amenities include a 24-hour business center and 1,100 square feet of event space. Guests will enjoy the indoor pool, fitness center and free hot breakfast. Whether you are here to close a business deal, attend an important meeting or visit loved ones, this hotel is the perfect selection. Reser...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 46 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Very nice beds & queen beds were a must. Lots of room.
GPS could not locate address.Had to call for directions.New hotel.
Excellent 9.0
Roomy, felt new, I felt like we got a real deal. Breakfast was quite good
2 queen beds were situated too close to walls for access from both sides, so my wife and I slept in separate beds. Drapes wouldn't block out parking lot lights. Pool could have been cleaner, but it was getting a lot of use.Area near convention center and a water park, but access is tricky because some streets are not completed. Must get there by exiting I30 at Jefferson.
|Excellent - 14 reviews
enough fun and adventure for two states welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites Texarkana Discover a city with so much to offer, it needs two states. Texarkana boasts a mix of unique landmarks, colorful history, and outdoor recreation that will intrigue everyone in your party. Our Hampton Inn & Suites® Texarkana is located off I-30, next to great shopping and di...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 14 reviews
Excellent 10.0
The staff was friendly and professional. We enjoyed our stay!
Excellent 9.0
Easy to find and located near good resturants and a mall.
Having to wait on towels at the front counter for the pool.Very clean, breakfast was very good.
|Excellent - 1 reviews
Overall Rating - Excellent - 1 reviews
Excellent 10.0
clean room and well set up
needs more lighting in roomHave to say that I didn't think the room was going to be this nice, but awesome stay and look forward to next time.
|Good - 30 reviews
Located in New Boston, Americas Best Value Inn New Boston is in a rural location and convenient to Trail Head Park and Tapp Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 49 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathroo...
Overall Rating - Good - 30 reviews
Okay 5.0
Convinent location. Has stores and restaurants close by. Easy to get to
Good 7.0
All of the staff were very friendly!
The bathroom light fixture wasn't centered with the mirror and it was missing 2 of the 3 bulbs.Breakfast is generally served from 6-9 but the concierge said they try and have it ready around 4:30am to accommodate the truck drivers they get. I thought that was really nice of them. Breakfast was very basic, but they did have a waffle maker!


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