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Hoop Data Dreams
Can the Bill James approach to numbers work in basketball?
May 4, 2008, Sunday
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Not-So-Free Ride
What kind of incentives might persuade Americans to drive less?
April 20, 2008, Sunday
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Bottom-Line Philanthropy
Why can't a charity be more like a business?
March 9, 2008, Sunday
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Unintended Consequences
Why do well-meaning laws backfire?
January 20, 2008, Sunday
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Bariatric Surgery Deborah Kattler Kupetz is a Los Angeles businesswoman and mother of three who tries to watch her weight. That's why she recently bought two lifelike plastic models of human body fat from a medical-supply company, a one-pound...
November 18, 2007, Sunday
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The Jane Fonda Effect
Is a 1979 thriller to blame for America's overreliance on fossil fuels?
September 16, 2007, Sunday
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A quiet exchange of funds lets a family buy a new house and helps the seller get a good price. So why is it illegal?
June 10, 2007, Sunday
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Laid-Back Labor
How did the repetitive household tasks our parents and grandparents tried to avoid become midlife leisure activities?
May 6, 2007, Sunday
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Identity Crisis
When a thief steals your personal data, who really pays?
March 11, 2007, Sunday
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The Gift-Card Economy
When you buy somebody a present, who really comes out ahead?
January 7, 2007, Sunday
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* The Glyph of Unleashed Lightning might be a boost over Fire Elemental because a) BL boosts a full minute of Fire Ele and b) There is virtually no fight where you don't have to move, GoUL helps SOOO much in that case.
* He's missing too many Lava Burst crits, which means he's missing the 150% extra damage as well as the extra Elemental Focus uptime. LvB without FS dot is a no-no!!
A good way to track everything is TellMEWhen addon, I use it for Flame Shock dot & CD, Fulmination, (Fire) Totem duration, EleBlast CD and stuff like that.
If he has GoUL, macro Spiritwalker's Grace (and trinkets) to Ascendance for movable burst. You can add Ancestral Guidance to it to do a massive amount of healing at the same time (my record is 1.9milion healing with 1 burst phase!).
Make sure he knows the priorities:
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when a woman is giving a man a blow job and he is about to come. he takes his penis and puts it to her nose so he cums up her nostril
this is known as a nose job
this is known as a nose job
she was complaining about me cuming in her mouth so i took it out and gave her a nose job
by scott the god that failed January 05, 2006
Often an inadvertant side effect of giving a blowjob: which causes a high pressure blast of semen to come out through the nose.
I remember my first blowjob like it was just yesterday. I shot my load in the back of my ex-girlfriend's throat, and ended up giving her a nosejob. She became a Lesbian shortly after that.
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(AKA "rhinonasty"). When you are plowing someone in the nostril, blow your load, and they spit it out their mouth.
"This chick I was bangin' the other night had wicked hot flared gaping nostrils, running with snot. So she gave me a nosejob!"
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The act of a woman with a very large nose stimulating a man with her nose; it is very complicated, but i know this one kid who got one
"dude, that was fucked up when he was talkin about how much he wanted to get a nosejob from her"
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When a girl with a big nose gives you a blow job and the end of her nose massages your penis.
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The closing ceremonies kick off this afternoon at 4 p.m. EST. But why wait (*checks watch*) five minutes to see what the set'll look like? Hey, you could look at pictures of past closing ceremonies, or you could look at pictures of future closing ceremonies. Here are some pre-ceremony pictures being tweeted and instagramed by various insiders.
From what we can tell: there will some kind of ferris wheel, Allesandra Ambrosio will be holding or is currently holding something shiny, Ludcaris and Vin Diesel may be in the house, and everything is bathed in an eerie blue light.
From SI photographer Robert Beck:
From @RickyBerens, what the US and Swiss delegations will be wearing:
300 million worldwide are expected to watch— US Olympic Team (@USOlympic) August 12, 2012
#London2012 Closing Ceremony tonight! Will you be watching?! #TeamUSA twitter.com/USOlympic/stat…
From the backstage of the— Alessandra Ambrosio (@AngelAlessandra) August 12, 2012
#london2012 #closingceremony #olympics lockerz.com/s/233974068
Here at the Closing Ceremony, what an atmosphere !! twitter.com/ClonesCyclone/…— Barry McGuigan (@ClonesCyclone) August 12, 2012
With my girls at closing ceremony. 30 mins to go.— Sam Sethi (@ssethi) August 12, 2012
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実際、Vin DIESELに会うのも夢 twitter.com/shigenem_emine…— Eminem (@shigenem_eminem) August 12, 2012
Getting ready with— Missy Franklin (@FranklinMissy) August 12, 2012
@breejalarson for closing ceremonies tonight! Eeeeep! So excited!! twitter.com/FranklinMissy/…
Presumably apocryphal, unless—dear God, is Russell Brand really singing "I Am the Walrus"?
Set list for the closing ceremonies tomorrow twitter.com/Tracking1D/sta…— Where is 1D? (@Tracking1D) August 12, 2012
More from closing ceremonies@ Olympic Stadium instagr.am/p/OPYfpgJqQv/— Jason Bryant (@jasonmbryant) August 12, 2012
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- Network: ABC
- Series Premiere Date: Feb 14, 2013
- Season #: 1
User Score
Mixed or average reviews- based on 58 Ratings
User score distribution:
Positive: 32 out of 58
Mixed: 7 out of 58
Negative: 19 out of 58
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Nov 12, 2013Despite obvious shortcomings in terms of unconvincing characters and stale dialogue, Zero Hour still manages to be entertaining and interesting with its compelling story. Overall, it's quite a decent show, but would definitely suit fans of the genre a lot more so than others...
Jul 28, 2013Excellent show, one of the more interesting shows on TV, its something different from your every day crime and cop shows and soap operas, too bad the general public cannot handle anything that challenges their beliefs for fear it might instill a seed of doubt, would have loved to seen the series last longer than it did
Jul 11, 2013Show is entertaining and engaging. A real shame that it is off the air. While it is not the best team of actors, the story is interesting and the suspense is there.
Jun 15, 2013I totally disagree with the mainstream critics, as I found Zero Hour engaging & fairly well-written. I say "fairly" because most TV writers always seem to include some moronic scenes. It's probably TOO good for network TV, whose writers tend to target a 12-15 year old mentality, which explains it's cancellation. I DO agree that maintaining the mystery beyond a single season would be difficult, if not impossible.… Expand
Apr 30, 2013I do not understand all the negative reviews on this series. When my wife and I watched the first 3 episodes, we were glued to the screen from all the mystery and intrigue. I didn't mind the cast since naturally the characters will grow over time as with any show. It's been a long time since I felt this much craving to watch the next episode in a series.
Apr 27, 2013bad writing and bad acting. i normally a sucker for mysteries kind of tv show, but the writing is so bad that you can laugh on it. for example, ep3, the main char follows a lead from what he pick up from the ground. then the female detective call him on phone asked him where he is. he said 28th street. then the detective ran out of the police station looking nervous and shouting right away HANK" HANK".... omg, he just talk to you on the phone, u just cant wait until you get to 28th street and go nuts..… Expand
Apr 7, 2013It's hard to believe that this is the same actor anthony edwards that was from top gun and ER is in this mess, about hank who not only have to save his wife, but also save the world, there are some good moments, but the rest are just convoluted and predicable and contrived, this is not a good show at all.
Wanna see a better show, Stick to Lost,
this thing should be zero hour, zero hours to see this mess.… Expand
Mar 17, 2013I do not agree with the negative reviews. I hope ABC reconsiders or better yet, these shows need to be on a cable channel who has the patience to let the show audience grow.
Mar 9, 2013Questa la migliore serie che abbia mai visto, non posso credere che venga interrotta. Mi piace l'ambientazione, gli attori, la storia poi veramente affascinante.
Mar 5, 2013Great Start, Keeps you interested and wanting more from this thriller TV Show. It's a TV version of the Da Vinci Code, The writing surely will improve and I am excited to see what's coming.
Mar 3, 2013It is sad that a show with with an interesting story line gets tossed aside because, people can't rap their heads around it. Honestly this was a great show that mixed religion with history and technology. It had a similar feel to the short series revelations. It involved an ancient society protecting religious secrets and the re-emergence of the devil trying to gain the secrets. Sadly between people either couldn't understand the show or expected it to be something it was not. Also it didn't help that ABC debuted the show on a Sunday put the next episode and a Thursday then canceled it because not enough people watched a Sunday show on a Thursday. I believe this show was set up to fail and that is so disappointing.… Expand
Mar 2, 2013Don't know why ABC cancelled the series. It's good story. Loved the adventure, intensity, and the drama of the story. Don't really care how the other critics think, but personally I enjoyed the plot so far, and I'd love to see how the story would turn out. (Ugh! If only I can access the Internet websites of the next months!) Hope those guys at ABC would continue to finish at least the first season and get it over with. Critics are not the only audience, regular viewers matters too!… Expand
Mar 1, 2013I don't agree with all the negative reviews. Sure, the acting wasn't worthy of an academy award, but it was good. The premise is very intriguing, especially if you like mysteries and ancient artifacts. The historical part of the show was very interesting to me. And the plot itself, though complicated, offers the show many different paths to continue down. The pilot itself was interesting and set up the possibility for a good season. I thought the show was good and hope it continues.… Expand
Feb 27, 2013I agree with the other negative comments. I was really looking forward to this "conspiracy" type show and it's really not. I can't get into the main character (Anthony Edwards), either he's wrongly cast or he's not as good of an actor as I thought (good ole ER days). Sad but true. But of course that's just my opinion at the end of the day. There are tons of better shows out there so I'm not going to waste my time on this one and I'll be surprised if it lasts. Hitler type stuff usually doesn't.... Unless your Indiana Jones!… Expand
Feb 26, 2013After watching the first two episodes... how are people not interested? It combines history with religion and conspiracy, but makes you think. I guess that's what it is? The general tv audience wants mind numbing tv shows like The OC and Gossip Girl, that are so useless and irrelvant because they can't use their brains past 5pm or out of school. This has great potential, if people give it a chance to air before it's cancelled.… Expand
Feb 26, 2013This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Zero Hour certainly lives up to its name. You have been warned by the title it is an hour of absolutely 0 entertainment. The acting is 0, the dialogue is 0, the plot is 0. I would have thought this show would air on the SYFY channel, but even then that is asking too high a standard of it. It is by comparison to an infant in primary school doing ABC's and finding mild entertainment. The premise of a historical conspiracy action series held interest enough to watch a pilot. Don't bother as it is a Zero Hour.… Expand
Feb 25, 2013Terrible. The plot is far-fetched, even for something with this kind of premise. The situations are unrealistic to say the least, the script is laughable; however the acting is passable. Only watch if you're looking for a laugh.
Feb 22, 2013Don't see where all of the complaints are coming from. Anyone these days seem to criticize a drama that has too much story. Anthony Edwards is great, just like on ER. I know it will probably only last one season but if you don't take it too seriously then you should have a good time.
Feb 19, 2013I feel like this show is a mix between Davinci Code and National Treasure, which as stated below intrigues alot of us with complex minds for mystery and ancient concepts. Overall it seems as though the show will get cancelled since not many are giving it a chance but I think the concept of the show is amazing the casting and publicity may be at flaw but worth giving a few more episodes before negative judgement.… Expand
Feb 18, 2013Wow, this was noticeably bad about 10 minutes in. I was prepared for the Dan Brown knock off storyline, but the overall package was borderline unwatchable. "Why is it I feel like I'm playing poker every time I talk to you?" An FBI agent asks, after literally speaking with Anthony Edwards once, for a total of maybe three or four sentences. I don't know, why do I feel like this show got less than a halfhearted effort from everyone involved? Was it the terrible writing? The flat acting? Maybe the bad filmography (there was a particularly nice shot of Edwards and his wife through an empty picture frame...)? I don't think I will be watching episode 2 of this show. I hope the cast and crew try a little harder next time, we already have enough reality filth on tv nowadays, we don't need to manufacture more.… Expand
Feb 17, 2013I don't agree with the negative reviews. The acting was great, especially for a pilot episode. The cast is usually a little dry when series first begin. The story was intriguing even if the the premise is a bit outlandish. This show is promising. Many of my favorite shows started off a little awkward, but coalesced after a few episodes. However, this show started off strong for a pilot. I hope to see more.… Expand
Feb 17, 2013I had high hopes for this show, and I really tried to like the pilot episode, but I was mostly bored and confused. I hope that the series picks up steam, because the premise is interesting, though somewhat trite.
Feb 16, 2013Zero Hour is so atrocious in quality and acting that it makes me want to vomit. Anthony Edwards' acting is so wooden you could make a chair out of it. Think "National Treasure", only ten times worse.
Feb 15, 2013The Zero Hour is a cerebral thriller which requires background knowledge and an enjoyment of history. If you are under 50 then this will probably not be a story line that you can relate. The premier is a good warm up and I hope like a lot of shows that once the cast works together for awhile and the writers get comfortable with the story line that both will improve. I liked the cliff hanger ending of the first one and hope that each week it leave me wanting more.… Expand
Feb 15, 2013From the creator of the far superior Prison Break, this turned out to be a colossal misfire awkward dialogue, bad acting, uninspired direction, and low production value make this show too horrible to watch again. Michael Nyqvist makes the most of his White Vincent character as an over-the-top bad guy, but woefully miscast Anthony Edwards phones it in with a nap-inducing performance and the rest of the cast is forgettable. Notable for containing quite possibly the worst foreign accents ever perpetrated on American television.… Expand
Feb 15, 2013I'm okay with outlandish stories, I kind of like the story line, if a little crazy, The acting however is horrible, who did the casting, Anthony Edwards as a Nazi Commander, or Christ's Chosen, Come on.... its like William Shatner held an acting course, "The early years" Painful to watch. I found myself wincing through most of it., won't watch again. Sad Sad Sad
Feb 14, 2013Cheesy, over-dramatic, mediocre acting, and the typical type of series where the audience will be permanently kept on the hook without any actual plot progress or significant revelations.
Feb 14, 2013While watching the pilot, I couldn't help but roll my eyes. It's a poor man's "Da Vinci Code" with a completely outlandish premise, cardboard and uninspired acting, and hackneyed writing. The writing of this is eerily reminiscent of the poor writing of the last 5 episodes of Last Resort. This is another in ABC's line of "shows" that would have been better served as a mini-series rather than a serialized drama.… Expand
Feb 14, 2013I was looking forward to a good conspiracy program and this is NOT it. The acting is terrible and the story line isn't great either. Even if you love the sort of "Da Vinci Code" stuff you would not enjoy this rubbish. I have to be honest and say this show have nothing redeeming apart from that it's not longer
Zero Hour, like many of its fallen drama brethren, does the opposite, building layer after layer of false mystery around cardboard characters.
Without Anthony Edwards's unpretentious intelligence anchoring Zero Hour, I doubt I could have gotten through ten minutes of the pilot without gnashing my teeth in annoyance.
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#RedSox OF prospect Bryce Brentz shot himself in the leg while cleaning a handgun a few weeks ago. Not on ST roster as a result.— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) February 9, 2013
Brentz could play in games by the end of spring. Should be OK for season. Cherington clearly displeased. Said player was spoken to.— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) February 9, 2013
The Boston Herald says that Cherington told the media the "bullet entered Brentz' leg and went out the other side," which is disgusting. Maybe just let the guns get dirty from now on.
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Although Trygve Knutson is devoted to his family and his community, he sometimes dreams of other horizons --- especially since meeting Miriam Hastings. Miriam is in Blessing, North Dakota, to get practical training to become an accredited nurse. Although eager to return to her family, Miriam is surprised to find how much she enjoys the small town of Blessing. And her growing attachment to Trygve soon has her questioning a future she always considered set in stone.
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In one life-changing moment, the lives of the exiles in Babylon are thrown into despair when a decree from the king's palace calls for the annihilation of every Jewish man, woman and child throughout the empire in less than one year. Ezra, a quiet but brilliant scholar, soon finds himself called upon to become the leader of his people. Forced to rally an army when all his training has been in the Torah, he struggles to bring hope in a time of utter despair, when dreams of the future seem impossible.
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As the Nazi war machine rolls across Europe, young Jacob Weisz is forced to flee his beloved Germany and join an underground resistance group in Belgium. But when a rescue operation goes horribly wrong, Jacob finds himself trapped in a crowded cattle car headed to southern Poland. Sentenced to hard labor in the Auschwitz labor camp, Jacob forms an unlikely alliance with Jean-Luc Leclerc, a former assistant pastor who was imprisoned for helping Jews. They've been chosen for one of the most daring and dangerous feats imaginable --- escape from Auschwitz.
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When Mercy abandons Captain Elijah Hale to search for her true identity, he goes after her. With the threat that bounty hunters might be hot on her trail, Mercy does all she can to stay ahead of the danger, frustrating both the bad men who are after her --- and Captain Hale who wants to find her and escort her safely home. But when she stumbles upon clues that help her learn who she is and where she's from, the danger escalates. She has to learn to keep her friends close and her enemies even closer --- if she can determine which is which.
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Acting Sheriff Ben Logan hasn't heard from Leigh Somerall in a very long time, but it doesn't mean he can get her --- or their whirlwind romance of 10 years ago --- out of his head. When she calls out of the blue, it is with a strange request to protect her brother, Tony. But all too soon, Ben is charged with a different task --- protecting Leigh from the people after her brother. With Leigh doing everything in her power to avoid Ben, it's no easy task. And the secret she is keeping just may change their lives forever.
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BUTTERMILK SKY by Jan Watson (Historical Romance)
Eighteen-year-old Mazy Pelfrey prepares to leave her home in the Kentucky mountains for the genteel city of Lexington, where she'll attend secretarial school. There she meets a charming young man from a wealthy family, Loyal Chambers. When Loyal sets his sights on her, Mazy begins to see that everything she'd ever wished to have is right before her eyes. The only hindrance to her budding romance is a former beau, Chanis Clay, the young sheriff she thought she'd left firmly behind.
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Fiery redhead Leah Carlson will do whatever it takes to save her family ranch. Somehow, she must cover her father's debts, brought on by his drinking --- even if it means asking handsome banker Steven Harding for a loan. When he must decline, Steven vows to assist this captivating woman. After a mining accident destroys his home, serving as her part-time ranch hand seems to be the ideal solution. Until Leah's family secrets, and the pain of her past, come to a head.
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MR. MIRACLE: A Christmas Novel by Debbie Macomber (Romance)
Harry Mills is a guardian angel on a mission: help 24-year-old Addie Folsom get her life back on track and help her find love. Posing as a teacher at a local college, Harry is up to the task, but not even he can predict the surprises that lay in store when Addie and her polar-opposite next-door neighbor, Erich, are forced to spend Christmas together. However, Addie and Erich soon find they have more in common than they thought --- and that two people who seem so wrong for each other may actually be just right. Reviewed by Michele Howe.
BEFORE AMEN: The Power of a Simple Prayer by Max Lucado (Christian Life/Prayer)
In BEFORE AMEN, bestselling author Max Lucado joins readers on a journey to the very heart of biblical prayer, offering hope for doubts and confidence even for prayer wimps. Distilling prayers in the Bible down to one pocket-sized prayer, Lucado reminds readers that prayer is not a privilege for the pious nor the art of a chosen few. Prayer is simply a heartfelt conversation between God and His child. Let the conversation begin. Reviewed by Michele Howe.
AGENTS OF THE APOCALYPSE: A Riveting Look at the Key Players of the End Times by David Jeremiah (Christian Life/Spiritual Warfare)
Are we living in the end times? Is it possible that the players depicted in the book of Revelation could be out in force today? And if they are, would you know how to recognize them? In AGENTS OF THE APOCALYPSE, Dr. David Jeremiah does what no prophecy expert has done before. He explores the book of Revelation through the lens of its major players --- the exiled, the martyrs, the elders, the victor, the king, the judge, the 144,000, the witnesses, the false prophet and the beast. Reviewed by Michele Howe.
LIVING COURAGEOUSLY: You Can Face Anything, Just Do It Afraid by Joyce Meyer (Christian Living/Inspirational)
Fear commonly affects our ability to live fully, holding us back from what enriches our lives and the lives of others. But our quality of life will improve when we learn how to be courageous in the face of fear. In LIVING COURAGEOUSLY, Joyce Meyer explains how, as Christians, we can overcome the paralyzing power of fear by calling upon the Lord. "Fear not" is written throughout the Bible. God knows His children will be confronted with fear, but He can help us resist it. Reviewed by Lynda Lee Schab.
VANISHING GRACE: What Ever Happened to the Good News? by Philip Yancey (Christian Life/Inspirational)
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WHY SUFFERING?: Finding Meaning and Comfort When Life Doesn't Make Sense by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale (Theology/Apologetics)
Why would a loving and powerful God allow so much pain and suffering? In WHY SUFFERING?, Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale carefully walk you through a variety of responses that, considered together, provide a clear, comprehensive and convincing answer. Here is a book written with great respect for the complexity of the issue, recognizing that some who read it will be in the trenches of deep suffering themselves and others questioning the very existence of a loving God. Reviewed by Maggie Harding.
THE RELATIONAL SOUL: Moving from False Self to Deep Connection by Richard Plass and James Cofield (Christian Living)
Our ability to make deep and emotionally satisfying connections rests on the capacity to trust. No matter our conditioning, God is out to reclaim and restructure the deepest terrain of the human soul by helping us shed our reactive "False Self" and put on our receptive "True Self." Authored by counselor Dr. Richard Plass and spiritual director James Cofield, THE RELATIONAL SOUL helps readers engage in relationships in more life-giving ways. Reviewed by Evelyn Bence.
ROOM AT MY TABLE: Preparing Heart and Home for Christian Hospitality by Evelyn Bence (Devotional)
In ROOM AT MY TABLE, Evelyn Bence offers 52 delightful meditations that emphasize Christian love as the foundation of gracious hospitality. Her grace-filled readings provide spiritual inspiration for the seasoned hostess alongside gentle domestic instruction laced with realistic expectations for the novice. She even includes favorite recipes. Short closing prayers and questions for reflection allow readers to personalize Evelyn's devotional anecdotes. Reviewed by Melanie Reynolds.
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THE DESIRE: The Restoration Series, Book 3 by Dan Walsh and Gary Smalley (Romance)
For two years, Allan and Michele have been trying to have a baby. The emotional ride has been taking a toll on their hearts --- and their relationship. Michele is obsessed with researching fertility treatments, while Allan seems content to spend his time --- and their money --- on supporting displaced children in Africa. Something has to give. But they both hope it's not their marriage. Still, God has a plan for Allan and Michele that they never could have imagined. Reviewed by Lynda Lee Schab.
THE PROMISE by Beth Wiseman (Romance)
Mallory Hammond is determined that no one will stand in the way of her goal --- to save a life. She had that chance years ago and failed to take it, leaving her adrift and in search of the real meaning of her life. Finally, she meets a man online from a volatile corner of the world who offers her the chance to find that purpose. But she will have to leave behind everyone she loves in order to take it. Reviewed by Susan Miura.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker has been suspended four games for using performance-enhancing drugs, specifically amphetamines.
Welker tested positive in May and appealed two weeks ago. Participants were notified Tuesday that his appeal was denied, and head coach John Fox said Wednesday he was not particularly fond of the NFL's timing of the ruling.
But the one advantage quarterback Peyton Manning and offensive coordinator Adam Gase had in this scenario was time. The Broncos have been plotting game plans to involve Emmanuel Sanders, a free agent who signed in March, Andre Caldwell and rookie second-round pick Cody Latimer.
"Tonight's news regarding Wes is very disappointing for our team, but we understand the league's authority in this area," Fox said. "While it's unfortunate to not have him to start the year, I have full confidence in our wide receivers and expect that group to continue playing at a high level. I have no doubt that Wes will remain focused on his preparations for the season and stay in excellent shape during his time away from the team."
Welker will be eligible to return to the Broncos' active roster on Monday, October 6 following the team's October 5 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
"I have never been concerned with the leagues performance enhancing or drug abuse policies because under no scenario would they ever apply to me, but I now know, that (drug-policy procedures) are clearly flawed, and I will do everything in my power to ensure they are corrected, so other individuals and teams aren't negatively affected so rashly like this," Welker said in an email to the Denver Post.
Reports surfaced Wednesday that alleged Welker took MDMA, which has the street name Molly, during the 2014 Kentucky Derby. Welker denied the accusations, saying he wouldn't know what the drug was or where to get it. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who joined Welker at the Derby, laughed Wednesday when asked if he witnessed Welker taking drugs.
"I have no comment on that," Brady said during his typical midweek press conference.
Welker, who suffered his third concussion since Nov. 17 this preseason, just returned to practice Monday, although he hasn't yet been cleared for contact. He is a free agent after the season and caught 73 balls, including 10 touchdowns, for 778 yards last season.
That means Manning takes the first snap Sunday night without two of his top three receivers last season. Wide receiver Eric Decker signed with the New York Jets as a free agent in the offseason.
Welker and Decker combined for 160 receptions and 21 touchdowns in 2013. The Broncos are also introducing a new starter at running back in Montee Ball. Knowshon Moreno caught 60 passes in 2013, fifth on the team in receiving.
Preparation of legendary proportions from their All-Pro quarterback might put the Broncos at ease. Plus, Manning has experienced this type of turnover before.
With the Indianapolis Colts in 2009, Manning worked without two of his top three receivers the previous season -- Marvin Harrison and Anthony Gonzalez. The Colts went 14-2, and Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon emerged as strong complimentary receivers to Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark, who caught 100 passes apiece that season.


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