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THE ATHEIST'S COMPLAINT:Do bad things happen to good people? Some verses say yes (Habakkuk 1:4; Hebrews 12:6), but others say no (Proverbs 12:21; 19:23; 1 Peter 3:13). Is there a contradiction?
RESPONSE:Sure, "bad things" can and do happen to good people. The Habakkuk text referred to above mentions an overthrow of justice by the wicked, and thus evil happenings. The Hebrews text speaks of God's chastening for His children. When a child does not do as he should, a father will discipline him, to bring him back to obedience. God, in like manner will chasten His children.
From the KJV rendering of Proverbs 12:21 reads, "There shall no evil happen to the just..." The LXXe (Septuagint, translated to English) reads, "No injustice will please a just man..." Young's Literal Translation (YLT) renders this text, "No iniquity is desired by the righteous..." Though the KJV seems to indicate that nothing bad will come to the just, these others tend to emphasize that the righteous man does not enjoy evil ways, as the wicked man (with whom he is contrasted) does. The wicked, conversely "...shall be filled with evil."
The KJV rendering of Proverbs 19:23 reads, "The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil." Certainly, one could take this to mean that bad things will not happen to him, but consider again how some other translations render this text. The LXXe reads, "...he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen." And YLT renders the text, "...satisfied he remaineth he is not charged with evil." It is as likely that the text means that the righteous need not live in fear of those who are wicked (ie. where knowledge is not seen), or that the righteous keep themselves pure from wickedness.
In 1 Peter 3:13, the writer asks, "...who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?" Is this a promise that no wickedness will come? Certainly not, for the next verse begins, "But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye..." We need not fear those who would harm us, for God is for us. Whatever evil may come here pales in comparison to the good God has for us.
There is no contradiction.
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Fine Line Creative Arts Center
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CITY: Crystal Lake
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Lord's Park Pavilion
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Nick's Fishmarket Restaurant
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River Trading Post
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Sycamore Family Sports Center
Enjoy family fun at the Sports Center with a golf driving range, an 18-hole mini golf course, six batting cages from Little League to professional, go-karts and soccer kicking cages.
CITY: Sycamore
Theatre Historical Society of America
Theatre Historical Society of America features archives and gallery space featuring the history of America's theatres in photos, blueprints and artifacts.Rotating exhibits highlight the history of different theatres.
CITY: Elmhurst
Illinois Prairie Path
The Illinois Prairie Path was the first successful "rail-to-trail" conversion in the United States and inspired a national rail-to-trail movement in the United States in the mid-1960s. The trail is named for its rare segments of original, thousand year-old prairies. With 62 miles of biking, hiking, jogging, equestrian, and nature trails, this is an amazing natural resource that encompasses 4 towns: Elgin, Aurora, Batavia and Geneva and 3 counties. The surface is both asphalt and crushed stone.
CITY: Elmhurst
More Than Delicious Orchard
This seasonal orchard offers more than 80 varieties of apples and pears.
CITY: Woodstock
Nickol Knoll Golf Course
Large bentgrass tees and greens give this fun layout a big course feel. Several shots from elevated tees provide a beautiful view of the area. Features pro-shop, snack bar and club house.
CITY: Arlington Heights
Springbrook Golf Course
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Springbrook Golf Course is a challenging 18-hole, 72-par championship facility with a natural turf driving range, short range, putting green and two practice bunkers. The clubhouse features a well-stocked golf shop and an eating area that seats 60.
CITY: Naperville
Town Square Wheaton
Lifestyle shopping center with leading shops, restaurants & services including Barnes & Noble, Chico's, Victoria's Secret, Express, Banana Republic, Talbot's, Ann Taylor, William Sonoma, Corner Bakery, Starbucks and more!
CITY: Wheaton
Garden Market at Elawa Farm
Seasonal flowers and vegetable crops will be supplemented from the kitchen with soups, jams, pestos, breads and muffins. Please visit our market, kitchen and garden when you come to shop, it's a lovely trip worthy of time spent in a most beautiful place. Open June through October.
CITY: Lake Forest
Espo's Country Lanes
Elgin's finest 40-lane bowling center.
CITY: Elgin
Village of Greyslake Heritage Center and Museum
The Grayslake Historical Society was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the greater Grayslake area. The Historical Society stages regular programs, works with the Executive Director on engaging exhibitions, conducts tours and keeps residents and visitors connected with Grayslake's rich past. For more information, visit the Grayslake Historical Society's website at www.grayslakehistory.org.
CITY: Grayslake
Whisper Creek Golf Course
This beautiful course is set on 240 acres rich in bluegrass, protected wetland environments, and even magnificent rock formations with casading waterfalls.
CITY: Huntley
Aurora Downtown Walking Tour
Take a self-guided tour of Aurora's historic downtown. Tour brochures are available at the Aurora Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
CITY: Aurora
Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch - Hampshire
Ride the wagon to pick your own pumpkin, shop the Harvest Market and visit the Farmers Wife Cafe and Bakery. Goebbert's has a second location in South Barrington.
CITY: Hampshire
Round Lake Area Park District
Round Lake Area Park District offers visitors a wide range of activities and facilities to enjoy. They include the Renwood Golf Course, the new sports center, the Prairie Grass Nature Museum, community theatre, outdoor pool/aquatic center, fitness center, child development center, teen center, senior center and acres of picturesque parklands. Private parties/outings at any of the facilities can be accommodated.
CITY: Round Lake
Features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate "sophisticated fun" in our warm and inviting 45,000 square foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with 20 bowling lanes and 10 bocce courts, exceptional Italian-American bistro with wine cellar, outdoor patio, fireplace, and beautifully appointed event and party room that can accommodate groups from 20-600.
CITY: South Barrington
Ventanas-Revolving Roof Top Restaurant
Relish the unparalleled views and cuisine of our revolving roof top restaurant and lounge, featuring Pacific Rim dining.
CITY: Rosemont
Swimming Stones
This kinetic water sculpture, created by Christian Tobin, combines art with the law of physics to enable giant stones to rock, spin and swivel on a cushion of water.
CITY: Aurora
Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 211 suites surround a 10-story atrium and feature separate living room, bedroom and wireless high speed Internet access. Great food at the Atrium Restaurant & Lounge. Adjacent to Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center and within ½ mile of Oakbrook Center.
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
Bill's Pizza & Pub
Bill's Pizza & Pub is a family-friendly restaurant, since 1957, with a unique, comfortable, rustic, northwoods-inspired dining room with incredible wildlife mounts. World's renowned first double-decker and famous thin crust pizzas are outstanding! Bill's also offers delicious sandwiches and desserts. The atmosphere is relaxed, the beer is cold and served in a frosty mug, and the food is great. Throw your cares out the window and your peanut shells on the floor. Have Kids? Great! Bill's offers a large selection of video games for children. Convenient carryout and prompt delivery service, allows quality pizzas, sandwiches, and munchies to be enjoyed in the comfort of home or a hotel.
CITY: Mundelein
Oscar Swan Country Inn
This historic building, a Colonial Williamsburg Revival, dates back to 1902. The Inn opened in 1988. It is decorated with antiques and collectables, giving the house a feeling of charm and delight. The Inn has eight bed-rooms, all unique and different, as well as several dining rooms and a glassed in Garden Room. Available for weddings, receptions, banquets, private parties, meetings, retreats and more!
CITY: Geneva
Victorian Rose Garden Bed and Breakfast
Home is listed by the McHenry County Historical Society. Located in downtown Algonquin, it has a quiet, romantic flavor. We specialize in personal attention for our guests.
CITY: Algonquin
Emmett's Tavern & Brewery Co.
Emmett's uses only traditional ingredients - water, malt, hops and yeast. When you try a German Pilsener or an English Pale Ale at Emmett's, your pint will be as close to the original as you can get (without actually getting on a plane and flying across the pond). Brewery tours are available.
CITY: West Dundee
"A Million Reasons -- A Single Store!" From home decor, clothing, fashions and groceries to home improvement and more.
CITY: St. Charles
Stade Dairy Farm
A producer of milk, vegetables and grains since 1977, the farm offers tours, and presents the annual Shades of Autumn festival during the month of September.
CITY: McHenry
Capannari Ice Cream
Ice cream shop
CITY: Mount Prospect
McDonald's #1 Store Museum
This museum is a replica of the first McDonald's restaurant opened by Ray Kroc on April 15, 1955. View an array of memorabilia, from the original kitchen equipment to the 1950s classic cars parked on site.
CITY: Des Plaines
Homestead Orchard
This u-pick orchard features 14 varieties of apples, plus rhubarb and raspberries. The Homestead's store is located in a century-old horse barn, stocked with homemade honey, candles, dried flowers, dried apple chips and more.
CITY: Woodstock
Aurora Historic Districts/Aurora Historic Preservation Commission
Tour the Near Eastside (350 homes dating from the 1800s), Stolp Island, Westside and Riddle Highlands, two of which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
CITY: Aurora
The Upstairs Downstairs Shop
Antiques, collectibles, furniture, crafts, and gifts.
CITY: Hampshire
Half Day Forest Preserve
This quiet and clean preserve features a 1-mile trail for hikers, bicyclists and cross-country skiers, three beautiful picnic shelters, a 3-acre pond for fishing, open playfields and a playground. The Half Day Forest Preserve is also the starting point for the Des Plains River Trail which links this preserve to the Wright Woods Forest Preserve. The entrance and parking area are located on Route 21 (Milwaukee Avenue) at the light for Woodlands Parkway, south of Route 60 (Townline Road) and just north of Route 22 (Half Day Road).
CITY: Vernon Hills
Lake County Forest Preserve
We currently manage 25,268 acres of land and offer innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities for all ages. Visitors enjoy nearly 112 miles of trail for a variety of outdoor recreation uses, fishing ponds and lakes, public access to the Fox River, award-winning nature and history education programs and events, and three public golf courses. Facilities of special interest include Independence Grove near Libertyville, Ryerson Conservation Area near Deerfield, Lake County Discovery Museum near Wauconda, Greenbelt Cultural Center near Waukegan, and three golf courses (Brae Loch near Grayslake, Countryside near Mundelein, and ThunderHawk near Beach Park). Most Forest Preserves are open from 6:30 a.m. to sunset, every day of the year. Special hours apply at the golf courses, Discovery Museum, Greenbelt Cultural Center and Ryerson Woods.
CITY: Libertyville
Country Folk Art Festival
Extraordinary handmade arts and crafts made by award winning artisans. Reproductions of antique American furniture, historic crafts, folk art, primitives, unique Halloween, Christmas creations! Also some original antiques.
CITY: St. Charles
Courtyard by Marriott Naperville
147-room hotel, conveniently located off I-88, offering spacious rooms with many amenities, indoor pool, whirlpool and public areas designed to provide the comforts of home.
CITY: Naperville
Center for History
Museum and education center highlighting our nation's social heritage through captivating exhibits and programs. Stories of the 1915 Eastland Disaster, and experience life on the run following the Underground Railroad.
CITY: Wheaton
LIttle Owl
Enjoy lunch, dinner or a snack at Geneva's landmark restaurant. For over 80 years, fine food and spirits have been served at very reasonable prices in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
CITY: Geneva
Blue Goose Super Market
Known throughout the Fox Valley for top-quality meats, produce, and fresh bakery products. Where service has been a family tradition for more than 70 years in St. Charles.
CITY: St. Charles
Vernon Hills Golf Course
This golf course has been ranked as one of the top ten 9 hole golf courses in Chicagoland. Situated in Vernon Hills, this challenging 9-hole municipal course boasts small greens, rolling terrain, tight fairways and seven holes featuring water. Golfers of all skill levels will appreciate both the playability and the eye-catching views. The full-service clubhouse features a varied lunch menu, which is served all day and a full-service bar. Banquet facilities available for up to 80 people.
CITY: Vernon Hills
Riverfront Playhouse
This popular local theater group performs original plays, musicals, murder mysteries, comedies and children's theater.
CITY: Aurora
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse specializes in the finest prime, aged steaks, chops and Italian favorites. The dark mahogany, white tablecloths and a veritable museum of baseball history combine to create a warm and casual elegance.
CITY: Lombard
Leiseberg Park
Leiseberg Park plays host to local Bartlett events, festivals and fairs.
CITY: Bartlett
Liberty Lanes
CITY: Carpentersville
Glendale Lakes Golf Club
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - 18-hole public golf course and golf shop. Restaurant open for lunch daily; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for dinner. Meeting rooms and banquet facilities for up to 250.
CITY: Glendale Heights
DuPage Heritage Gallery
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Located in a three-story atrium, renovated in 2000, visitors learn of the stories, accomplishments and lives of famous DuPage citizens portrayed through memorabilia and photo panels.
CITY: Wheaton
Known for its live salsa music and dancing, Esteban's hosts Expression Nite on Thursdays, featuring drag performers. The dinner menu, served Wednesday through Saturday evenings, offers Latin American specialties.
CITY: Naperville
Apple Orchard Golf Course
Apple Orchard is a par 27, nine-hole course with a pro shop and snack bar.
CITY: Bartlett
Hollywood Palms, A Cinema, Bar & Eatery
Experience first run movies at Hollywood Palms while you enjoy our full bar and dinner menu including appetizers, entrees, desserts all while catching a flick, 18 & older after 5:30 pm. Call for "all-ages" showtimes.
CITY: Naperville
Contagion - Tellabs
An international team of doctors is contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak of a deadly disease.
CITY: Naperville


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Hey everybody!! I've been having some really GOOD times this week~ Tuesday was our 19th anniversary, so we basically HUNG OUT as much as possible. It was a fun time with my MAN!! We ate together, bought stuff together (one item was our "gift"- a mulcher), built a fire together (the burn ban just got lifted, yay!!) and hunted together + PLUS Other activities too!!
Then yesterday I had to get rollin' early for my tennis lesson. I've never had one before and had no idea what to expect. The tennis pro is a son of a family friend-- he was super nice, very informative, and easy to work with.... it was really good! I learned alot already and my body responded nicely to the activity. I was a little worried that my shoulder would get aggravated, but it's hanging tough. After the lesson I stopped by to see my nieces- they live right above the courts. Tuesday was one of their birthdays and so I brought them a gift since I had "missed" the other one's b-day early this year. Anyhow- it was great to see them!
Then I ran few more errands, got to have a quick lunch with DH and then on my way home I hit the gym for a "quickie" upper body lifting workout:
Seated rows
Lat Pulls
Tricep Push downs
Shoulder press
Straight arm press downs (with cable machine- hits the rear delts/lats a bit)
I didn't have much time since I had to get home and prep to GO again- Gracie has guitar lessons on Wednesday nights and I also needed to get shopping done--
Needless to say, I've had very little computer time over the past 2 days. It feel like I've been missing out on everyone's progress during week #2 of our contest! I expect you are KICKIN' tail and getting your workouts and eats done. Don't foget that there are tons of resources in our Rally ROOM Super STAR Success book-- http://therallyroom.com/node/53696 AND on my blog www.buffmother.com/category and YOU TUBE www.youtube.com/buffmother
My plan for today is to hit my weight room for a chest workout and get in some good "outside" time with a run before it RAINS tomorrow from the hurricane. Travis and I also want to get some more fields planted before it rains-- we've already planted 3 food plots for the deer-- a couple more would be good to get done ASAP!
OKAY, I'm off to interact with you all!!
P.S. here's the Latest From My Blog
Starting Thoughts:
Where are you in your journey?
I'm in a transition...I've been working hard, just not quite to a place of "peace" with my performance, consistency and discipline. I've made good progress in my fitness level the past 3 months-- yet, I want more. I'm on the attack to get MORE!
What are your goals and aspirations?
My goals are not so much to do with fitness as it is my fitness BUSINESS. IT's time again to attack some business goals~ that's what will motivate me to take my fitness to the next level, it all goes hand in hand. My aspiration is the same as it's been for years. "TO HELP WOMEN REALIZE THEIR DREAMS!"
Fitness wise I am working on my diet and I am going to start taking tennis lessons
Where do you see this challenge taking you?
I see it taking me through several distractions this fall-- football season, 2 weddings and the other CHAOs of life...I see myself as a success when I confidently put on a sexy fun Halloween costume this year! It's going to be a fun holiday season and beyond!!
Do you feel that you are fully committed to completing it?
YES, I'm totally on the hook to stay comitted to this contest!
Do you have and fear or concerns?
I do have the fear of getting sick-- I suffer from chronic UTI infections- each time I get one it sets me back a month in my fitness. It seems that STRESS is the main reason I get them-- also as I get lighter and leaner i have more of a tendency to get them. It holds me back from attaining my goals. I have to pay very close attention to my nutrition and stress levels as we go through our 70 days so that I can stay healthy!
What is your REASON for doing this, your WHY?
My number one goal is to get back to feeling in control of myself. I've been lacking focus and discipline for the past few months. I love accomplishing things, but I know that takes discipline.
Are you excited about your support group?
Yes, I'm very excited about the Rally Room again...I think its the best place in the world to make friends and long lasting connections with women of similar minds and goals. I love the privacy of it too-- I feel safe here!
How are you going to stay focused and engaged for the entire 70 days? I have almost too many ways-- one new item is a family menu. I have evening meals planned out on a weekly rotation. It'll be a great way to make eating better easy and help me teach my kids to cook. Soon I'll have 4 personal chefs!
Will you reward yourself if you hit certain goals along the way?
Yes, I always find reasons to reward myself...lol! I want to buy a nice dress for both the weddings I'm attending on October and a fun Halloween costume. All 3 items will require intense focus over the first 7 weeks of the contest!
What other thoughts are in your head at the moment?
I'm excited-- and DETERMINED! I had a great time promoting this contest around the internet-- I certainly hope that excitement stays strong over the next 10 weeks so that we can see some SUPER STAR RESULTS!!
*** Be sure to begin with the END in mind, by reading through the SSS Contest FINAL Entryform****
#4- CHART your HORMONES
GET to know your body~!
Chart how you feel on a daily basis…START NOW!!! Here is a GREAT chartto use straight from my book
I'm charting mine right here this month http://therallyroom.com/node/53794
#5- Journal/Blog Daily
I was instructed by a wise woman to "GET IT OUT OF MY SYSTEM" this week in preparation for the SSS contest that starts on Monday-- so that's what I did yesterday, LOL! I took the day off of workouts, went out to eat, had dessert and some other TREATS! It was a defining moment of BEING DONE with all that business!!!! BTW- yesterday evening TOM came with no pain or probelms-- much better than how mean he was last month!
Now it's time to get down to it~ I plan to rock the 2012 SuperSTAR Success Contest!!!
I have my HT charting and SSS journal read to roll- I have my workout plan in place- I'll be going shopping for food later today and Now, I just need to journal some of my thoughts and goals:
2 . JOURNAL...take some time to JOURNAL.
Write it down!! I'd like to encourage you to write about 3 specific things:
- When were you at your peak physical condition?-- Seems like ages ago that I felt at my peak-- Last year when I played football I felt good for a month or so, prior to that 2 years ago when I went to vegas in September and to Cali in November of 2010- I felt really good for several months-- If I could get back to that place by the end of this contest I'd be very happy. I'm in a good "starting" spot right now, but not close to my peak-- I may need a fitness goal?
Do you remember how great you felt both mentally and physically?--Yep, I remember feeling very pleased with my confidence level in not only my body/appearance but I was ON in my mind and spirit- I really had a sense of pure happiness in my spirit-- I could feel GOD '"shining" through me! I want that back more than anything else!!
- What do you have to change about your
current habits to attain results like that again?--is this HONESTY TIME?? I have to become much more diciplined in every area of my life. I need to stop giving myself permission to do whatever I want whenever I want. LOL~ i've been working on this the past few weeks. I've been doing much, much better-- I know the SSS conetest will help me keep focused and give me even more motivation to be diciplined. School starts next week so that'll give me more structure and allow me to "plan" my days a bit easier, YAY!! Another thing I need to change is taking steps to ensure my "health" is intact. Now that I'm getting closer to 40, I feel that prevention and KNOWLEGDE about my body is even more vital. Getting some tests done at the DR's office in September will help me feel more at peace with myself.
- What is your #1 goal for the next 70 days?
What are the "solutions" you must stay focused upon in order to attain that goal? -- My goal is NOT to lose weight (although if I dropped 5 pounds I'd be excited)-- My goal is to be a more healthy version of ME- physically, mentally and especially spritually! I've just been a bit INCONSISTENT with a few areas in my life....I know that I won't attain my goals with out being extra diciplined. My #1goal is to finish the contest being proud of my efforts during the 70 days.
I'm going to keep thinking about some more of my specific goals. I need to make some good "to do" lists and look at my calendar.
Thanks for all the support and excitement for the SSS!! We have a really good turn out for it and I know you'll get great results.
My plan is to be the best version of me 70+ days from now!!
Love ya,
**This is a copy and PASTE from today's featured post for the SSS contest- You can find it at the top of the HOME PAGE in the Rally room and in the BOOK "2012 SuperSTAR Success Contest"--
SSS Overview-some info and VIdeos~ week 00
SSS Videos HOW THIS WORKS~
I am adapting my former video coaching area (www.buffmother.com/videocoaching) to be OPEN to the world for free during this SSS contest. SOME of the content may not be applicable due to the fact that previously it was PRIVATE and cost $125 to access. The program also included support materrials that are not included for free in our SSS contest (sorry)~
Each week you'll be directed to YOU TUBE videos that will give you tons of training and support thorugh the 10 week journey. PLEASE COMMENT on the VIDEOS~ each comment helps make it possible for me to do FREE CONTESTS like this one.
I KNOW It's tons of info and may not be possible for everyone to keep up. THAT's OKAY!! Your #1 priority needs to be getting your own workouts done and eating correctly. Any EXTRA info is bonus for you~ Try taking 1 day at a time and the info will be organized 1 week at a time ...That way you can follow along with out getting overwhelmed.
…the goal of this site is to give you the info you need to succeed and keep you CONSISTENT in your efforts!!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE post comments on the videos. EACH comment helps us reach more people and enables TEAM BuffMother to impact more lives. Quality questions will be answered in a timely fashion.
SSS week 00
SSS get ready week 00- "the pre-launch!"
Your HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS to get done prior to our START on MONDAY!
- Get your CHEAT out of your system
- Go Shopping "protein and greens"
- Journal How you felt at your peak physical condition and your goals
- Get your SSS contest journal READY- print and put in binder
In the SuperSTAR Success contest we will be focusing on the the biggest stumbling block tp fitness success >>> lack of CONSISTENCY. I challenge you to BE CONSISTENT over the next 10 weeks! Shoot to do a "workout" at least every other day that would be 3-4 days a week and if you can CONSISTENTLY do that you will see results!!
Let's be prepared to succeed!!
When it's time to ATTACK~
Whohoo!! we've got some BIG TIME excitement here in the RR and all over the internet for the SSS contest!! YAY!! I quiclky wanted to point out that on the UPPER RIGHT HAND corner under the heading "ALL BOOKS" there is a link to all the contest content "2012 SuperSTAR Success Contest". I'll be adding to it and updating it as we go along-- but it's a good reference so you know where to find all the info.
I've been thinking about some of my personal goals-- if I ever get time to get to them, lol!! Uploading videos and organizing stuff takes a ton of time-- Hoping that'll slow down as we get the first couple weeks of the contest underway :)
I was set to do a photoshoot this FRIDAY, but we had some famliy plans change and now that's pushed back to a later date-- AGAIN... which is okay because I am not exactly where I wanted to be "body wise" for it just yet anyhow
My main goal is to be healthy. I have my yearly next month and will be requesting some "tests". I really need to find out where I am at with my hormones, thyroid and lipids. I've gone off of ALL suplements this month so that nothing will interfere with the outcome of the tests. I just want to have assurance that I'm NORMAL, lol!
In October we have 2 big weddings to attend. BOTH of my righ bearers are getting married~ my brother and nephew were both 4 years old when I got married 19 years ago and now it's there turn~ THEY actually wanted to have their weddings on the same day, but I PLEADED with them and now they are consecutive weekends instead.
Well, I've gotta go get my workout done~ I've got upper body lifting and a run on tap. BY THE WAY- my shoulder is so much better!! YAY!!
See you later SUPERSTARS!!
p.s. I love seeing all the activity in here-- be sure to "plant some energy seeds" by commenting on other's posts-- AND I'll do my best to keep up with answering questions in the forum--I'll come back later to do that tonight
Well, hello!! I've been a bit lax on my blogging the past week or so...I just don't seem have much to say! I've been deep in thought. I'm thinking about a lot of things-- I feel a new season coming in my life again--it's time to WORK harder and smarter! I've always worked hard, but not always smarter. I get into streaks were I only work hard at the easy, fun, little stuff and ignore "BIG" items. That's been the case the past few months-- I've been avoiding "big" commitments, projects and workloads. We'll that's ending~ I'm back on the attack and focused on "BIG" things!
Big things take a ton of mental power- my brain has been in overdrive and it's exciting!! Big things also take TIME...I need be putting in the time behind my computer to make the goals I have become reality. I don't particularly like working on the computer, but putting in the time is part of what it takes to make things happen!
ONE BIG thing I've been prepping for is our new contest!! It's starting in just under 2 weeks!! August 20th!! WOW!! I'll be posting the sign up link very soon-- watch for that!!
I ended up taking Monday and Tuesday off workouts- not good- no excuses-- I just didn't do it :( Despite not getting in my workouts, I was productive-- we got school supplies on Monday and yesterday I got a ton of business stuff done, plus a massage. Today, I will workout- not sure what I'll do??? IT'S ACTUALLY RAINING RIGHT NOW!! ...so a run outside may not be in the cards-- I'll probably do a lower body lifting day.
time to go PUT IN THE TIME,
Day #23-FIT tip-
Measure up!! Grab a measuring cup and use it this week to measure your cereal, juice, pasta and rice...you'll be amazed at how small a cup actually is.
Day #23-Featured ARTICLE-
Another week starts....2 weeks until kids go back school- I can't wait!! My kids have gotten progressivly more lazy as the summer's go on and I've had enough of it, lol! Prodding them to do "anything" has been wearing me out! They need school!!!
Today is also Day #21 in our 40 days to fit. Today's FIT tip is very interesting human experiment:
Switch Hands! If you snack with your non-dominant hand you will eat less..try it, but beware it may get messy!!
Day #21-Featured ARTICLE-
Today marks the start of "Boosting" for me- my biggest focus these next 2 weeks is to stay consistent with my workouts- lifting 6 days a week + 3 runs/week. I'm going to build some good fat burning muscles these next 2 weeks! BOOYEAH!!
Let's make it great~ Michelle
Summer is coming to an end quickly!!! SO....Today I took the kids +1 to see the "Dark Knight Rises"...It was a good fun way to start the new month with the kids. August is going to be an awesome month in so many ways-- fitness wise, friend wise, family wise and fun wise!!
Yesterday, I did a good back, shoulder, bicep + interval run+ cardio...it was a good test for my shoulder and I am a bit sore from it. Today was a day off of workouts, and my diet was a bit off too-- I don't think I went "backwards" but certainly not forwards with it-- TOMORROW it's back on like "DONKEY KONG".
Tomorrow I plan to take some time to make "lists" and "goals" for the month....I want to ACCOMPLISH a lot this AUGUST!
Love ya's,
Yep, that's right, CELERY has been my friend the past couple days. It's actually VERY GOOD! Why is it so easy to foget how yummy green veggies can be?
Anyhow, my diet is back ON TRACK-- had a little bit of a hiccup Friday and Saturday with it...PLUS the ibuprofin I took for my neck caused me to retain some major water-- NO FUN! Most of it is gone now, but I weighed in at 130.8 this morning-- almost 6 pounds more that I'd like for my photo-shoot. I have 18 days days until then, so I'm now in EMERGENCY mode when it comes to diet. There will be NO BOOSTING for me this month~ I'll have to gut it out and stay STRONG!!
PROTEINS AND GREENS!! and I'm even cutting down on my fat intake! THIS GIRL IS DETERMINED, lol!!
I did 60 mins of cardio yesterday~ 20 mins on r-bike; 20 mins of running intervals on treadmill; 20 mins on the elliptical ~ WHEW!!
Dead lifts
Forward Lunges
Leg Extensions
Leg Curls
Walking Lunges
I keep getting SUCKED INto being on my computer-- I'm getting off it right after I post this. Instead I need to get SUCKED INto cleaning my house!! All the while SUCKING IT IN (my tummy that is, lol)!!
Yesterday, I got in a modified leg workout as I brought TIA (my 9 year old DD) through a workout:
a circuit #3x's through
Laying side leg raises
Sit ups
then I squatted more and did some bulgarians
then I played catch with Gunner (football)
Today, I broke into the 120's for weight = 129.6, YAY!!
On my wait to pick up Gunner from Football camp, I ran around town for 21minutes-- and here in a bit I'll do a back, shoulder, bicep lift + 20 mins extra cardio. TIA wants to lift on the bowflex, so I'll use that a bit today too!
See you tomorrow~
Love ya,
HI!! I have 25 days until a fun photoshoot on August 17th....my goal is to be more photoshoot ready than I am now. More fit, more lean and more confident in my body. I took photos and stats yesterday since it was my first official day of "Buffing" this month. Here are a few of the shots-
My STATS-
Body Fat Calipers:
Tri= 6
Thigh= 8
lliac= 8
Ab= 10
I'm not too ashamed of my pics, but I can see the fluffy-ness a bad diet and lax workout have provided. I've really done better the past week in all areas and made it through a vicious period this month. I expect to see my measurements go down quite a bit over the next 2 weeks. My goal is to lose 4 pounds this buffing phase= 127 by August 6th.
MY POA for the week is intense:
M- Chest/Triceps/ABS + Intervals +20 min extra cardio
T- Leg and ABS
W-Back/Shoulders/Biceps + Intervals
Th-Sat- REPEAT M-T-W workouts
Su- off
Time to get after it!!
Love ya,
Today is day #7 in our "40 Days to Fit"...
Day #7-FIT tip-
Take an evaluation of your diet by writing down everything you eat and drink for the next 3 days. You will quickly identify your good and bad habits...use it as motivation to make better choices.
Day #7-Featured ARTICLE-


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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
or half′-time`
the intermission or rest period between the two halves of a football, basketball, or other game.
Category: Sport
(adj.)pertaining to or taking place during a halftime.
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Princeton's WordNet
an intermission between the first and second half of a game
The halftime show, the primary "light" entertainment of a game, after the second quarter when players can physically recover, coaches can berate players with a pep talk, bets can be doubled, etc.
"Halftime" is the 1992 debut single by American rapper Nas, released under his original moniker of "Nasty Nas". It was originally recorded for the Zebrahead soundtrack album, released October 13, 1992, on Ruffhouse Records. "Halftime" was produced by Large Professor and features samples from "Schoolboy Crush" by Average White Band, "Hawaiian Sophie" by Jaz-O, "Soul Traveling" by Gary Byrd, and "Dead End" by Japanese Hair. The song was later included on Nas' influential 1994 debut album, Illmatic.
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Midst usual attacks says she believes in homeopathy
It may receive viscious attacks on its credibility, but now the world's smartest woman, and the country of Sweden, have joined Nobel laureates, top material scientits, the heads of state, royalty, countless medical doctors over two centuries, the state of Arizona, Cuba and millions of common people in accepting homeopathy, the world's fastest growing medicine.
A ruling by Sweden's Supreme Administrative court this week struck down the Swedish Medical Association's prohibition of homeopathy.
Swedish doctors may now recommend it.
The ruling has drawn the usual spears from its competitor of allopathy (common modern medicine), but this time the defense of the embattled doctrine has been joined by Marilyn vos Savant, the woman the Guiness Book of World Records claimed has the world's greatest IQ for a woman, rated to be as high as 230.
Savant points out a noted fact, that criticisms of homeopathy bear little or no references. At 12:59 on September 24, 2011 she posted a reply to the announcement that Swedish courts are recognizing homeopathy.
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Definitions for jardʒɑr
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word jar
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a broad-mouthed container, usu. cylindrical and of glass or earthenware.
the quantity such a container can hold.
Origin of jar:
1585–95; < MF jarre < OPr jarra < Ar jarrah earthen water vessel
jardʒɑr(v.; n.)jarred, jar•ring
(v.t.)to have a sudden and unpleasant effect on:
The sudden noise jarred me.
to cause to vibrate or shake:
The explosion jarred several buildings.
to cause to sound discordantly.
(v.i.)to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, etc.
to produce a harsh, grating sound; sound discordantly.
to vibrate or shake; rattle.
to conflict, clash, or disagree.
(n.)a jolt or shake, as from concussion.
a sudden unpleasant effect upon the mind, feelings, or senses; shock.
a harsh sound.
a quarrel or disagreement, esp. a minor one.
Origin of jar:
1520–30; prob. imit.; cf. chirr
Archaic. a turn or turning.
Idioms for jar:
on the jar,partly opened; ajar.
Category: Idiom
Origin of jar:
1665–75; alter. of char3; cf. ajar2
Princeton's WordNet
a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles
jar, jarful(noun)
the quantity contained in a jar
"he drank a jar of beer"
jolt, jar, jounce, shock(verb)
a sudden jarring impact
"the door closed with a jolt"; "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers"
clash, jar, collide(verb)
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
"These colors clash"
jolt, jar(verb)
move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
jar, shake up, bump around(verb)
shock physically
"Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game"
affect in a disagreeable way
"This play jarred the audience"
place in a cylindrical vessel
"jar the jam"
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
a glass container, especially for storing food
a jar of jam/salsa; a cookie jar
to knock against sth and shake it violently
Another explosion jarred the room.
to seem not to fit or match a situation in a way that feels unpleasant; = clash
Her harsh words jarred with the atmosphere in the room.
Webster Dictionary
a turn. [Only in phrase.]
a deep, broad-mouthed vessel of earthenware or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes; as, a jar of honey; a rose jar
the measure of what is contained in a jar; as, a jar of oil; a jar of preserves
to give forth a rudely quivering or tremulous sound; to sound harshly or discordantly; as, the notes jarred on my ears
to act in opposition or disagreement; to clash; to interfere; to quarrel; to dispute
to cause a short, tremulous motion of, to cause to tremble, as by a sudden shock or blow; to shake; to shock; as, to jar the earth; to jar one's faith
to tick; to beat; to mark or tell off
a rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds
clash of interest or opinions; collision; discord; debate; slight disagreement
a regular vibration, as of a pendulum
in deep well boring, a device resembling two long chain links, for connecting a percussion drill to the rod or rope which works it, so that the drill is driven down by impact and is jerked loose when jammed
In software, JAR is an archive file format typically used to aggregate many Java class files and associated metadata and resources into one file to distribute application software or libraries on the Java platform. JAR files are built on the ZIP file format and have the .jar file extension. Computer users can create or extract JAR files using the jar command that comes with a JDK. They can also use zip tools to do so; however, the order of entries in the zip file headers is important when compressing, as the manifest often needs to be first. Inside jar, file names are unicode text.
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Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'jar' in Nouns Frequency: #2950
Anagrams of jar
Translations for jar
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
(with on ) to have a harsh and startling effect (on)
Her sharp voice jarred on my ears.
- knars, trilAfrikaans
- يُحْدِثُ صَوْتا مُزْعِجاArabic
- дразняBulgarian
- vibrarPortuguese (BR)
- skřípatCzech
- weh tunGerman
- skurreDanish
- πειράζω, ερεθίζωGreek
- chirriar, discordarSpanish
- (kõrva) riivamaEstonian
- اثر ناخوشایند داشتنFarsi
- ärsyttääFinnish
- écorcherFrench
- לִצרוֹםHebrew
- खटकनाHindi
- vrijeđati kome uhoCroatian
- sértHungarian
- menghantamIndonesian
- nístaIcelandic
- urtareItalian
- 耳ざわりであるJapanese
- 귀에 거슬리는 소리를 내다Korean
- rėžtiLithuanian
- griezīgi skanētLatvian
- menyakitkan telingaMalay
- knarsenDutch
- skrape, skurreNorwegian
- drażnićPolish
- اثر ناخوشایند داشتنPersian
- ناوړه ږغ ايستلPashto
- vibrarPortuguese
- a irita, a zgâriaRomanian
- раздражатьRussian
- škrípať, vŕzgaťSlovak
- praskatiSlovenian
- paratiSerbian
- gnissla, skäraSwedish
- รบกวนThai
- bozuk veçatlak ses çıkartmakTurkish
- 發出刺耳聲且令人不舒服Chinese (Trad.)
- дратувати, справляти неприємне враженняUkrainian
- جسم میں لرزش پیدا کرناUrdu
- gây cảm giác khó chịuVietnamese
- 发出刺耳声Chinese (Simp.)
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Shelby Lynne – Press Highlights
Revelation Road Deluxe Edition
"Shelby Lynne is one of a kind. Her timeless songcraft and time-stopping voice have made her one of the most compelling artists of her generation, and maybe the generation that followed too. "
– buzzbands.la
"Revelation Road is a pretty terrific example of the proverbial road less taken… she has one of the most authentic voices — literally and figuratively — in all of American music."
– The Hollywood Reporter
"[Revelation Road Deluxe Edition] isn't simply an expanded version of a collection that some critics regard as her best work… it is simultaneously her most ambitious undertaking and her most revealing….As a vocalist Lynne has a way of being as plain and direct as a dirt road one second and then soaring to breathtaking heights in the next. The fireworks have a natural feel: They're about personality and emotion, not technique."
– Mobile Register
"9 out of 10 – The new music here will keep a listener happily busy for days or more. The first move would have to be listening to the demo version of "Heaven's Only Days Down the Road"…The live record from McCabe's Guitar Shop is even more worth having…the stories she tells are like hammers right on the head of a nail. Her singing is that good as well. One year later, the songs on Revelation Road sound like bull's eyes, every one. This Deluxe Edition is a celebration and a tear coming out of the corner of an eye. Both. And wonderful in both ways."
– PopMatters.com
"If you go to a Shelby Lynne show nowadays, there's as a chance she'll be sitting up there onstage alone with her acoustic guitar, performing bare-bones renditions both of newer, quieter songs and older ones that once received epic studio treatments…she buries herself so deeply in her music that it's impossible not to be drawn in by the mystery and subtlety of it."
– CMTEdge.com
"Revelation Road, her most recent album, now available as a just-released deluxe edition featuring a live CD and DVD, is her most personal and intimate set of songs to date. She takes that intimacy a step further on the live disc, which features songs from that album and throughout her career, stripped naked as Lynne performs solo."
– Phoenix New Times
"one of the industry's most emotionally open and articulate songwriters, as demonstrated in songs such as 'I Cry Everyday,' 'Alibi,' 'I'll Hold Your Head' and 'Revelation Road,' the latter two of which appear on her new live album, 'Live At McCabe's.'"
– Palm Springs Desert Sun
"Lynne took the stage armed with just a single guitar and an Alabama accent… Her performance at Landmark was captivating."
– Port Washington Patch.com


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VIDEO: CR's Prillaman earns Gatorade honor
Caesar Rodney's Lexi Prillaman has been selected as the 2014 Gatorade Delaware High School Girls Soccer Player of the Year.
Prillaman scored 34 goals with 12 assists in the regular season, leading the Riders to a 12-3 record and number 4 seed in the Division I Girls Soccer Tournament.
Lexi recorded her 100th career goal in a career that earned her a scholarship to the University of Richmond next season.
Prillaman becomes the first two-time winner since former Rider Jazmine Reeves won in 2009-2010.
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The Big Game Kicks Off Across The Hudson
Football's biggest showdown is coming to town! For the first time, the Big Game will be held in the North East where two teams will battle it out for supremacy and the coveted 'ring' that defines a career at the MetLife Stadium in the annual pro football championship. MetLife Stadium will be the first outdoor stadium to host the Big Game in the cold weather climate, which is sure to change things up a bit!
When the commercials and half time show get as much attention as the game itself, you know the event is guaranteed to be a touchdown! This year's half time show performer Bruno Mars 'would catch a 'football' for you', especially if you're feeling lazy and like not doing anything! While we don't know which two teams are facing off, just imagine if the final was between both of New York's teams (Giants vs Jets), who call MetLife home, we can get excited about what's sure to be a crowd pleasing performance by Bruno Mars!
On game day you'll also want to keep an eye out for football specials at restaurants and bars. It's the most watched American television broadcast each year and basically a national 'eat-whatever-you-want, forget-the-diet' day as the second largest day for U.S. food consumption.
Be sure to join our huddle and book New York's Hotel Pennsylvania as your post-game crash pad; in the city that never sleeps, the game day celebrations are sure to be fantastic!
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Intro sermon to John's Gospel
Contributor: Devin Hudson (12 sermons shared)
Tags: Divinity Of Christ, Creator Jesus
Shared: 1/11/2002
How can we witness to others of the Life of Christ, unless we are sure that we know it for ourselves. Christ did not life for only 33 years on earth. Christ was and is still alive today.
Contributor: Carl Allen (337 sermons shared)
Tags: Preincarnate, Jesus Life
Shared: 8/3/2005
How do we replenish our exhaustion? The world into which Jesus was born was spiritually weary. We too are worn out from conflict, moral uncertainty. God has acted to come among us and to give us power to become.
Series: A Rose E'er Blooming
Contributor: Joseph Smith (870 sermons shared)
Scripture: Job 15:17-15:35, John 1:1-1:14
Tags: Christmas Advent
Shared: 8/2/2003
An evangelistic Christmas message encouraging unbelievers to receive Christ and experience an everyday Christmas.
Contributor: Matthew Stoll (129 sermons shared)
Denomination: Methodist
Scripture: John 1:1-1:14, John 1:1
Tags: Christmas Eve
Shared: 12/12/2006
"God in three persons, .blessed Trinity,". The first Anglican Article of Religion states: "There is but one living and true God. There are three persons, of one substance, power and eternity; Father, Son and Holy Spirit."
Contributor: J Jeffrey Smead (102 sermons shared)
Denomination: Anglican
Scripture: Genesis 1:26, John 16:12-16:15, John 6:38, Colossians 2:9, John 1:1
Shared: 5/24/2013
Christmas is not simply and event in the past, it is the fulfillment of the plan of God for the past, the present and the future.
Contributor: J.d. Tutell (62 sermons shared)
Tags: Christmas Advent
Shared: 12/10/2005
Let's consider Christ since He is what Christmas is all about: 1- Who He is 2- What He did 3- What we owe Him
Series: Heading Toward Christmas
Contributor: Steve Shepherd (715 sermons shared)
Denomination: Christian/Church of Christ
Scripture: John 1:1-1:3
Shared: 12/13/2009
The first Anglican Article of Religion states: "There is but one living and true God. There are three persons, of one substance, power and eternity; Father, Son and Holy Spirit." God in three persons blessed Trinity.
Contributor: J Jeffrey Smead (102 sermons shared)
Denomination: Anglican
Scripture: John 16:12-16:15, Genesis 1:26, John 6:38, Colossians 2:9, John 1:1
Tags: Holy Trinity, Person Of God, Substance, Essence, Trinity
Shared: 6/11/2014
God in human flesh gives hope to human faith.
Series: John
Contributor: Glenn Durham (198 sermons shared)
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Scripture: John 1:1-1:18
Tags: God Brings Hope
Shared: 3/19/2008
Many question have since the move and the book the Da Vinci Code came out. This message deals with the divinity of Christ.
Contributor: Terry Laughlin (139 sermons shared)
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-denominational
Scripture: John 1:1-1:14
Tags: False Teaching
Shared: 6/13/2006


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What about the "Restoration Movement" churches?
Question: Do you know anything about the "Restoration Movement" and any of the churches that came from that movement (i.e., Churches of Christ, Independent Christian Churches, Disciples of Christ, etc.,)? Are their doctrines and teachings biblically sound? I am looking at joining a church whose roots are of this movement. Thank you. Xavier
Answer: The "restorationists"--as they were called--were people from many different denominational backgrounds. They all held one common belief; namely, that Christianity had lost its way and had fallen into apostasy. Some of these groups were originally referred to as "Campbellites."
The Campbellites were groups led by Thomas and Alexander Campbell and Barton Stone who later split to become the three main groups you inquire about--Churches of Christ (non-instrumental), Independent Christian Churches, and the Disciples of Christ and are commonly referred to corporately under the title "Restoration Movement" today.
The restorationists taught that the only basis for the church's existence was Jesus Christ, so they would not call themselves anything other than Christ's disciples. This belief was and is reflected in the names of their churches
today--Churches of Christ, Christian Church, Disciples of Christ etc.,--over and against such names as Baptist, Presbyterian, or Methodist. While this seems very spiritual, it does not lend itself to the Restoration Movement's stated goal of breaking down barriers between denominations. It became and remains a spiritual "talking point" for some members of the affiliated groups and has resulted in isolation in many instances. There is today an effort underway by many churches within these groups to become more visible and active in their communities--moving away from an isolationist attitude thus fulfilling their original intention.
Doctrinally the Restoration Movement churches originally focused on:
- The practice of weekly communion that they suggested was the New Testament pattern;
- In their teaching of baptismal regeneration (i.e., the act of baptism saves) which many of the Restoration churches still advance based on the Campbell's teaching--"Remission of sins cannot be enjoyed by any person before immersion," in Christian Baptism, page 531; "Immersion is the converting act . . . immersion and regeneration are two Bible names for the same act," in Harbinger Extra; and by F.D. Kershner writing for the Disciples of Christ echoing Campbell: "Baptism by immersion is an act of obedience to Christ, and as such is necessary for the remission of sins and salvation," cited in F.E. Mayer, The Religious Bodies of America, page 384. Some churches within these denominations have moved away from explicitly teaching baptismal regeneration while other newer splinter groups such as the International Churches of Christ and the so-called Boston Movement churches continue to insist on baptismal regeneration.
- A rejection historically by Barton Stone and his followers of both the deity of Christ and the doctrine of the Trinity (see the Christian Research Institute article at http://www.equip.org/articles/the-churches-of-christ-the-christian-churches-the-disciples-of-christ-) under the guise that doctrine divides Christians. The fact is that doctrine unites and provides the basis for the Christian faith--itself being the systematized teachings of the Bible.
- Historically, in a rejection of Christian creeds, church traditions, and ecclesiastical authority under the proclamation of "no creed but Christ" (see http://www.faithfacts.org/world-religions-and-theology/church-of-christ for a compendium of Church of Christ doctrine as an example). In practice however, many of the churches that claim lineage to the Restoration Movement do recognize and accept the validity of much of historic Christendom in this important area.
Some of the churches deriving their roots from the Restoration Movement are moving away from some of the above mentioned doctrines and are becoming more aligned with traditional/historic Christian theology. However there are many that still make most of the doctrines and teachings above a major emphasis, most typically the Church of Christ (non-instrumental).
I direct your attention to a number of resources for a deeper investigation of the Restoration Movement. The Restoration Movement website located at http://www.therestorationmovement.com/ provides many resources toward an understanding of the movement. It presents information from adherents and is thus pro-Restoration Movement. Another resource for research is the Christian Research Institute article at the link cited above. Especially helpful in addition to the article is the bibliography of resources on the Restoration Movement. For a major doctrine by doctrine evaluation of the Restoration Movement see the article by Lutheran pastor Dr. Keith W. Schweitzer at www.chuvala.com/cat41/docs/campbell.doc Dr. Schweitzer's article while not polemical is not supportive of the Restoration Movement.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 to come at a low-key MWC event: no Quad HD screen, no eye scanner
Samsung is believed to introduce a new design for the Galaxy S5, as well as improved hardware, but the company's goal with this launch will be to tap into the corporate segment with improved business features like the Knox security app.
Interestingly, Samsung is also said to have listened to criticism about the widely perceived to be gimmicky S4 features (like Air View), and has toned them down this time. The Galaxy S4 is said to have underwhelming sales and even to have been outpaced by the Galaxy Note 3, and that might have something to do with the lower-key event this year. A massive 10-year patent deal between Google and Samsung might have also caused this surprising shift in strategy.
Finally, whispers are that Samsung will also introduce a new, upgraded version of its Galaxy Gear smartwatch, along with other devices at Mobile World Congress. We will be there covering the event live for you, so stay tuned.
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1. brar.arsh (Posts: 158; Member since: 12 Sep 2012)
Now which rumour should I believe??
I want to believe Eldar Murtazin.. :p
4. Victor.H (Posts: 462; Member since: 27 May 2011)
I'd put my chips on this one.
54. deewinc (Posts: 191; Member since: 21 Feb 2013)
Victor, did you confirm that the NY Times insider must have been high on crack before posting this?
6. Aploine (Posts: 207; Member since: 24 Oct 2013)
Another day, another rummor. Don't worry my friend, we survive this
29. PhenomFaz (Posts: 1104; Member since: 26 Sep 2012)
K b4 I start lemme just clarify that I own Note 3...nt cuz its Sammy but cuz its an amazing product...n i havent used any other flagships except the Note series. An amazing product is an amazing product...no matter who makes it...and yes for the past couple of years I give Sammy credit cuz of the Note series. NOW,,,,
This rumor could actually be credible as Sammy is believed to launch a new F series or so this year to take its flagship mobile place. Also an iris hardware tech innovation is not something Sammy is known for...so no rris scanner (for sure!)...Quad HD or no QHD...dont matter....ur brain dosent know what ur eyes cant see! And in no way can people spot the difference between FHD and QHD on a 5 incher.
Sammy only did fanfare stuff for the S4....not for the S3 or the Note 2....so a low key affair is not something which is gonna push Sammy's brand value down. I am pretty sure anybody who is anybody in the tech and media industry will cover this event no matter how low-budgeted it turns otu to be.
Moreover its episode 1 of the Unpacked event...meaning they mioght not unveil the S5 yet but other products like the Gear or something and the S5 may still turn out to have its own Unpacked event...though I would still prefer the serious approach with a bit of fun mixed in to focus on the corporates instead of song and dance!
Im just sayin....
30. jaytai0106 (Posts: 1467; Member since: 30 Mar 2011)
Just don't believe anything until it's revealed :P This way, it'll save me some headache....
42. Klamba92 (Posts: 206; Member since: 25 Jun 2012)
I really hope it comes with a 1080p display and at least a 3200mah battery. We don't need any higher for now! First let's get 4k TVs with 4k content, actually lets first get 1080p content everywhere first as TV providers at least in the UK don't have 1080p content working on all channels!
3. Diego! (Posts: 508; Member since: 15 Jun 2009)
WTF??? Is this true? I'm not buying anything then!
40. livyatan (Posts: 753; Member since: 19 Jun 2013)
Because you need QHD and iris scanner? ?
5. Miracles (Posts: 560; Member since: 31 Aug 2013)
Lol time for Sammy fans to go nuts. I was expecting UHD and some type of scanner....guess not?
A refresh for S4?
7. FoneAddict (Posts: 209; Member since: 05 Jul 2011)
If this turns out to be true then I think this will give rivals like LG, Sony and HTC a chance to bridge the sales gap which can only be a good thing overal for the Android market as it increases competitiveness.
8. Aploine (Posts: 207; Member since: 24 Oct 2013)
If this turns out to be true then I 'll get from ebay SGS4 E330 32GB and get over with it...
14. Leonis (Posts: 334; Member since: 08 Jan 2014)
I agree. Time to give HTC, Sony and LG some support instead. I am currently on the Sony z2 boat but maybe HTC will be good enough.
9. jan25 (Posts: 418; Member since: 26 Feb 2012)
That's good news. I hope this rumor turns out to be true. Enough gimmicks Samsung and i will gladly buy your products.
10. Dante216 (Posts: 26; Member since: 18 Dec 2013)
Jesus, does PhoneArena HAVE to report EVERY single Galaxy S5 rumor?
16. TylerGrunter (Posts: 1058; Member since: 16 Feb 2012)
Well, that's kind or their work, isn't it? LOL
33. alrightihatepickingusernames (Posts: 441; Member since: 29 Dec 2013)
Gotta milk it.
38. Miracles (Posts: 560; Member since: 31 Aug 2013)
11. PorkyBurger (Posts: 256; Member since: 18 May 2013)
Well, non-QHD is a great thing for me, because otherwise, it would be just an overkill. But WHY NO IRIS SCANNER~?! It would be so cool to see that on S5.
17. TylerGrunter (Posts: 1058; Member since: 16 Feb 2012)
I would rather have the "on screen fingerprint scanner". But I doubt about that rumor.
12. IliyaBeshkov (Posts: 244; Member since: 09 Jul 2012)
Who cares about res higher than 1080p anyway... + higher the res and additional iris or fingerprint scanners mean more power consumption..
18. ArtSim98 (Posts: 3319; Member since: 21 Dec 2012)
1080p is perfect now, but in the future I want 4k so all the videos would play natively on it.
23. IliyaBeshkov (Posts: 244; Member since: 09 Jul 2012)
Boy, 4k on that small screen.. Even IGZO and LTPS may have problems with manufacturing, it's 800+ ppi...
26. mayur007 (Posts: 472; Member since: 10 Apr 2012)
every thing in start gets an issue
so no need to worry even samsung had the issue making 1080p amoled display but they did it at last..
28. ArtSim98 (Posts: 3319; Member since: 21 Dec 2012)
Nah, I'm sure SHARP can do it lol. Anyway, who knows what kind of holographic displays we might get in the future
41. IliyaBeshkov (Posts: 244; Member since: 09 Jul 2012)
No doubt, but 4k on 5" phone will be overkill..
13. Tuxedo (Posts: 176; Member since: 19 Mar 2013)
Haha knew the "iris" scanner gizmo was BS. QHD screen is not worth it imo, not in a 5" display. Hopefully Samsung has spent some time polishing the software.
15. Amir1 (Posts: 274; Member since: 20 Aug 2013)
then the upcoming xperia sirius looks much more attractive then s5.
39. Miracles (Posts: 560; Member since: 31 Aug 2013)
Same boat....though I want better battery life than Z1. Boat might end up sinking if thats not the case.
19. 1701nino (unregistered)
The fact is we don't know anything,samsung is very good at kepping their devices under wraps untill launch.
20. AppleJuice (Posts: 81; Member since: 12 Sep 2013)
Perfect, better battery life.
21. g2a5b0e (Posts: 2725; Member since: 08 Jun 2012)
It's very possible that Samsung couldn't work out that 560ppi screen to a high enough yield for such a huge launch. If we don't see it this time around, rest assured that their WQHD screen will debut in the Note 4.
31. PapaSmurf (Posts: 8922; Member since: 14 May 2012)
I don't know. Same thing was said last year about the S4 about not having a 1080p screen due to them running into issues producing the screen. I'm certain they'll be able to pack a QHD screen into the S5.
34. g2a5b0e (Posts: 2725; Member since: 08 Jun 2012)
I think it's more than likely that they will too. I was just making an "in case they don't" statement.
22. EclipseGSX (Posts: 1655; Member since: 18 Oct 2011)
Meh, i'm more excited about what the Note 4 will bring.
24. SayMobile (Posts: 44; Member since: 29 Jan 2014)
Quad hd display screen will indeed be present on the galaxy s5
47. neops (Posts: 204; Member since: 28 Jan 2014)
I vote for that to be true
25. taz89 (Posts: 2014; Member since: 03 May 2011)
So when the rumours were saying Samsung will have all this the complaints were Samsung are just adding more bloat but now the rumours are saying they are going to not be adding stuff and not adding "bloat" people are saying fail lol
58. networkdood (Posts: 6326; Member since: 31 Mar 2010)
yeah, no matter what happens people will just not be happy...
27. hboy857 (Posts: 242; Member since: 03 Jun 2013)
Samsung get rid of the gimmicky feature, bring a super attractive design that doesn't feel cheap and focus on user experience...if samsung bring those thing in GS5 i just asked for i swear I'LL DEFINITELY BUY GS5..
32. PapaSmurf (Posts: 8922; Member since: 14 May 2012)
Then buy a Note 3. Already offers what you're asking.
36. E.S.1 (Posts: 294; Member since: 14 Sep 2013)
Hey Smurf, Can you tell me why didn't you like your Moto X?
I was ready to order mine until I read your post.
I have LG G2 and I was thinking about getting Moto X or Nexus 5.
Thank you in advance :)
44. PapaSmurf (Posts: 8922; Member since: 14 May 2012)
I was able to still see some pixels on the screen even though it was 720p. The camera is awful (forget about using flash) and is unusable in mid to low light scenes. Battery life was great I wil l give it that.
If you really want a Moto X, just flash CM11 to whatever device you have and there you go. Go for the Nexus 5 since it's the same price (right now), faster, and everything is better (except battery). I was really disappointed with the Moto X.
50. E.S.1 (Posts: 294; Member since: 14 Sep 2013)
Thank you.
I love my G2 and I think I will get the N5.
43. hboy857 (Posts: 242; Member since: 03 Jun 2013)
No, it doesn't offer what i'm asking. It's not a very attractive looking phone and i dislike touchwiz experience. My phone has to be very good looking (design is very important to me).
45. PapaSmurf (Posts: 8922; Member since: 14 May 2012)
Everyone has their own taste. But I will say you should demo the phone for a good half hour or so to kind of get the feeling of it.
49. neops (Posts: 204; Member since: 28 Jan 2014)
Altho I'm a graphic designer, I'd rather have a not so good looking phone that's top in specs, since I consider it a tool, than to have a stunning looking one that doesn't do what my money payed for
51. g2a5b0e (Posts: 2725; Member since: 08 Jun 2012)
This. +1
35. NokiaFTW (Posts: 2058; Member since: 24 Oct 2012)
Samsung will most probably use a Quad-HD screen on the Note 4.
37. mike2959 (Posts: 279; Member since: 08 Oct 2011)
Eldar Murtazin..... Stop listening to this guy, he's been wrong on the last for predictions.
46. strikercho (banned) (Posts: 156; Member since: 20 Mar 2012)
But....wait, I thought it was going to have a shower cabin and a fax, and a washing machine?! Nooo! :P PS: Actually I'm not surprised. The Koreans still have to pay Apple over $1 billion. What is going to happen is very simple. Look at Apple's last year iPhone 5S and you can predicts 99% of the features, that any Asian manufacturer(not just Samsung) will put in their "flagships": 64-bit OS(if Giggle manages to copy fast enough:), finger scanner, etc.:)
48. Cyberchum (Posts: 281; Member since: 24 Oct 2012)
Just don't bring on-screen buttons to the table please. The bottom bezels on the S4 and note 3 are already minimal, I don't need those buttons to take up any screen real estate. Meanwhile, the only thing that's going to make me buy the S5 is if they ditch Exynos for Snapdragon in the international version.
52. mrblah (Posts: 549; Member since: 22 Jan 2013)
YAWNS.... S3++, i thought i learned my lesson with the note ii, nope, got the dumb S4, fail. i resold them but lost time, money, and was annoyed the whole time i had them lol. i think I'm going to try a Nokia next, androids are junk and i'm sick of ios for now. last time i had a windows phone it was like a tilt 2 and my last nokia was a bar!
55. Edmund (Posts: 656; Member since: 13 Jul 2012)
I use both a Lumia 920 and a Moto G. Somehow I always find myself using the Nokia more than the Motorola, despite it being less powerful (quad v dual; adreno 250 v adreno 305 GPU).
Stock android is OK , but skinned is absolute junk,
53. enzotarece (Posts: 24; Member since: 14 Aug 2013)
am not surprise if the s5 dont have a finger print scanner so what cuz apple did it samsung have to do it? i jus think they r upgrading phones to fast a 2011 laptop still works perfectly fine today. phones GPU still looks like sh#t, battery life even worst, screen an processors r good.....anybody ever notice the bigger the tv screen is the worst the picture look even if the tv is FHD but the picture is not i dont know y ppl is crying out for 2k an 4k screens when 1080 is not on full scale
56. Taters (Posts: 3598; Member since: 28 Jan 2013)
Qhd screen is a must IMO. If they don't give us the absolute best tech in the industry then there is no point buying a Samsung product. They manufacture the best internals and they can give it to us for cheaper than most. If not qhd then all the other internal parts needs to slaughter the other handsets IMO.
57. networkdood (Posts: 6326; Member since: 31 Mar 2010)
40 million units sold, and more, is under whelming? WOWsers....