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Does God Listen to Rap?
Christians and the World's Most Controversial Music
Foreword by Owen Strachan
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Pastor, author, and Christian hip-hop artist Curtis Allen (Voice) presents a sociological history of the emergence and development of rap and unpacks relevant passages of Scripture to address the question of whether Christian rap and hip-hop have a place among Christians generally and within the local church in particular. This joint is sick.
A lot of people think that if there is one style of music in the world that God hates, it has got to be rap. Some have even gone so far as to call rap, "An unclean thing before the Lord," and to insist that anyone who listens to rap (whether it's made by Christians or not) risks spiritual harm.
Lots of other people love and accept rap as their preferred form of musical expression. Many of these who are Christians can't imagine why God would have any issues with rap—at least, not with songs by believers that encourage and edify them in the faith.
Who's right? And maybe more importantly, who cares? You should. And here's why.
In the past 30 years, rap music has become a vital artistic and cultural force globally, and it's showing no signs of slowing down. Like it or not, you are probably exposed to rap in one form or another on a fairly regular basis. If you're interested in this book you may be a believer in Jesus who likes rap a lot, and as Christians, when we love something that is (if you hadn't noticed) closely associated with sin and rebellion, our justification for being involved with it really does need to go beyond, "Dude, this is good stuff."
But maybe you're in a different category. Maybe you're a Christian parent, concerned that rap music may have a negative impact on your child. Maybe you're a youth pastor worried about having a rap concert at his church because of the potential pushback. Or maybe you're just a rap fan who is curious to see if there's even any biblical evidence for or against rap.
To put it simply, if you've made it this far, this book is probably for you. Does God Listen to Rap? covers two areas. First, it presents a sociological history of the emergence and development of rap. If you enjoy rap and hip hop culture, you'll love this part of the book. Then the book explores the Scriptures to bring some biblical (not just personal or anecdotal) resolution to the question of God and rap. Ultimately, this involves a set of larger questions involving God and the arts. So while the immediate focus of the book is rap music, you'll find here a set of tools for thinking biblically about all forms of human artistic endeavor.
So, does God listen to rap? Come find out.
About the Author
Curtis Allen is a pastor at Solid Rock Church in Riverdale, Maryland, and moonlights as a Christian rap artist called Voice He also raps under the name Curt Kennedy. He and his wife, Betsy, have three sons. Curt's first book was Education or Imitation? Bible Interpretation for Dummies Like You and Me, soon to be re-released at From Me-ology to Theology: What Jesus Taught Us About Bible Interpretation. He can be found at CurtisAllen.net.
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Owen Strachan
October 21, 2013
Ten years ago, in a galaxy far, far away, I stood before a crowd of the whitest men you've ever seen, and I rapped. It was quite a day.
But that's not the end of the story, pregnant as it already is. I wasn't the only rapper in the room at Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Curtis "Voice" Allen was there, too. And he, unlike me, was a serious rapper.
It was 2003. There I stood, ready to battle Curt. I could do no other. But it might have been better for me if I had. During this break from Mark Dever's teaching on the Puritans at CLC, Curt ate my rhymes for lunch, and all before the watching crowd of Dever, C. J. Mahaney, Michael Lawrence, and Joshua Harris.
There are parts of Maryland I'll never be able to enter again, because they'll laugh if you say my name.
I met Curt that day, and saw his evident skill and ability. But more seriously, I saw something else: his deep love for the Lord. He was from the mean streets of DC, and I was from the mean country roads of Maine, but we instantly connected. Over the years, I listened to his albums, profited from his rich reflection on Scripture, and watched as the Lord used him and several other important artists to bring Christian hip-hop to the church.
That last sentence is important. Hip-hop had to come to church, sneaking in the back door. It wasn't invited. This isn't to say that all who were unfamiliar with it were hostile; not all were. But Christian rap had a tough time breaking in. As one who studies evangelical history, it's rather poignant—and not a little bitter—to think about how, two centuries ago, African-Americans were an alien presence in many Christian congregations, and how, two centuries later, gospel rappers found themselves in the same place.
In the face of bewilderment and opposition, brothers like Curt persevered and the Lord blessed their way. Now, in 2013, Christian rap is mainstream evangelical music. Believing rappers land—and stay—on the Billboard charts. A growing number of them make their living from rap. There's basically no area of evangelical life today not touched by gospel hip-hop: major conferences, Forewords to books by leading authors, John Piper's Twitter account. Christian rap is large, it's Christ-driven, and it's glorious.
I say this as one who came to rap in the 1990s. Like many basketball-playing white boys, rap attached itself to me and never let go. Unlike many basketball-playing white boys, I cut a rap CD. I couldn't help it. Rap spoke my language. It connected to my romantic side, with its larger-than-life stories, its tragedy, its beauty, its raw, tough breed of manhood, and its relentless, driving poetry. As I matured spiritually, I saw what Curt argues for so succinctly and potently in Does God Listen to Rap?, namely, that the Lord delights in the use of our gifts for his glory. He loves to redeem fallen things and make them his own. He's that big; he wants it all. He's that glorious; he deserves it all.
If he doesn't redeem fallenness, after all, we're in trouble. Right? If engaging or using a sin-tainted practice or cultural form that sinners pioneered is problematic, then we probably a) shouldn't speak any language, because sinful Adam and Eve spoke first, b) shouldn't eat food (the whole forbidden fruit thing) and c) should avoid architecture altogether (working off of Curt's discussion of the Tower of Babel). Alongside Curt's case, these are just three examples of many we could cite.
In sum, I think the Bible's call to dominion and comprehensive glorification is a better one than our restrictive evangelical jeremiads (see Genesis 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 10:31). Let's give praise to our Savior Jesus Christ by any means available to us, not limit ourselves in ways that compromise our God-given freedom to do so (Galatians 5:1).
This extends, I think, to the very manner in which Christian rappers approach their craft. Back in the early 2000s, before gospel hip-hop hit the tipping point and went global, the movement was largely underground—or rather online. I frequented message boards like Sphere of Hip Hop, where fans and artists like myself debated ad infinitum over whether there was just one way to honor the Lord through rap. Should you only "preach rap" or could you do "accessible rap"? Then and now I savor artists who fit into both camps. We surely give glory to God when we rap the gospel message. That should be our lodestar as believers irregardless of our daily vocation.
But we honor our creator and Lord, I think, when we write a song—or nod our head to a song—that captures the beauty and the struggle of work, or faith, or marriage. I agree completely with Curt's discussion of our often-polarized movement. So long as we live Christ-honoring lives, speak of Christ to the lost, recognize the world-defying power of gospel witness in any form, and make music that does not compromise biblical teaching, we're free—joyfully, exuberantly free—to rap as we see fit.
This book makes the case better than I can. You should dig into it. You'll learn much historically, you'll be blessed by Curt's scriptural and theological reflections, and you'll have fun doing it. Almost as much fun, in fact, as I did way back when, on that fateful day when my battling career ended (at 0-1, for those scoring at home). Almost as much fun as I'm having watching the Lord use my brother as he speaks a prophetic word and blesses God's church through the use of his artistic and literary gifts.
Owen Strachan (aka Crosswords) is Assistant Professor of Christian Theology and Church History at Boyce College, and teaches for The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, both in Louisville, Kentucky. He serves as Executive Director of the Council on Biblical Manhood & Womanhood and is most recently the author of Risky Gospel: Abandon Fear and Build Something Awesome (Thomas Nelson, 2013)
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"I picked this up fully intending to pick it apart."
I picked this up fully intending to pick it apart, largely because I'm old enough to have witnessed the birth of rap or "hip hop" in this country and saw the seamy, rebellious, misogynistic, thuggish origins of the genre. But Curtis Allen's polemic turned out to be something unexpected. First, he did not erect and burn any straw men. Second, he didn't dodge the tough questions related to either rap's origin or its ongoing "gangsta" side, but acknowledged and dealt with them head on. And finally, he took the discussion back to Scripture, the origin of music, poetry, chants and the like from as far back as Genesis.
His presentation was fair, gracious and balanced, and I grudgingly found myself unable to deny that much of my resistance to "Christian rap" was really based on preference more than principle. This is not to say that I don't still wrestle with the question of how it plays out in the tension between Christian liberty and Christian charity, especially with respect to those whose entire association with the genre is so enmeshed with the in-your-face gangster mentality that the message gets lost in the medium. And then there's the issue of whether the "non-hip" generation, already somewhat marginalized, are even able to understand the lyrics. This is of course just as much a concern with regard to "Christian rock," where the lyrics may be doctrinally sound and Christ-honoring, but unintelligible to most of those over a certain age.
But with that one qualification, I have to respect the gracious humility with which Mr. Allen articulated his position, and admit that there is nothing inherently unbiblical about presenting strong reformed theology through rap if the intent and result are the glorification of Christ and not the "artist."
Perry Stahlman, in a review on Amazon
"Read this book, and ponder through its implications for your life and the Christian community as a whole."
The popularity of rap music in the Christian culture has seen a massive explosion of almost epic proportions in the past ten years. Guys like Lecrae, Trip Lee, Propaganda, etc., have taken rap music and infused it with such deep theological truths that even older caucasian pastors like John Piper and Mark Dever not only have music from these rappers on their iPods, but even actively promote their music by having these guys come and rap at their churches. I don't think many people would deny that the theological beliefs of most Christian rappers is deeply biblical, but there continues to be a push-back from some in the community of faith that can't seem to come to grips with the fact that God is honored with rap music. Are their reservations with Christian rap based on God's Word, or does it speak to a level of bias in these individuals that has no foundation in the Bible whatsoever but can be traced back to the fact that these people just don't like something "different" than what they are used to? A new book, Does God Listen to Rap?: Christians and the World's Most Controversial Music, by Curtis "Voice" Allen seeks to address these important questions related to rap.
In Chapter One, Curtis "Voice" Allen provides his readers with the reason behind the writing of this book. I always like reading what motivates authors to write the books that they write, since it lets me know if the book was borne out of controversy, trials/temptations, or out of a desire to make sure that the beliefs the author has subscribed to earlier in their Christian walk were unbiblical and in need of correction. For Curtis Allen, the whole reason this book was written was because he wanted to deal with the question of can/does Christian rap honor God. As a Christian rapper who had been faithfully rapping the truths of the Bible to a wide-ranging audience for years, Curtis freely admits that he had a somewhat biblically superficial response to all of the questions that were raised against Christian rap over the years. He seemingly had all of the answers, but those answers were borne out of a desire to defend something that he felt was right, but not something he had spent time studying from Genesis to Revelation to discern God's thoughts about. Now, the first question that most people will think of is the fact that the Bible doesn't have anything to say about rap music, and that would be a correct statement. Therefore, Curtis didn't begin his studies to try and find the word "rap" in the Bible, or a word similar to rap in order to prove his point, but he began his studies with the origins of music as whole. This book is the fruit of those labors.
Kicker, from a 5-star review on Amazon. See the full review.
"Do you want to think through this rap thing more biblically? Does God Listen to Rap? is the book for you."
Curtis Allen's Does God Listen to Rap release is providential. NCFIC (National Center for Family-Integrated Churches) Panel recently waded into waters way over their heads. They slandered Christian rappers (in some of the comments) and were ungenerous in others (most). My quick take is the general tenor of the panel came across as elitist and culturally superior and void of good and necessary consequence from Scripture.
Ironically, Curtis starts by retelling a story about a controversy that erupted when he released his first album and then performed at John Piper's church (pp. 10-14). I recall the scuffle he mentions because it occurred in a Christian forum I frequented at the time. Even more ironically one of the NCFIC panelist was an outspoken critic of Christians rapping in that forum. Side note, Shai Linne also was involved and generously offered his CD for free to anyone who wanted to judge his music after actually listening to it.
Enter Does God Listen to Rap? which released almost a month prior to the NCFIC Panel. Curtis addresses some of very arguments made in the panel, and he does a better job of applying Scripture holistically to the topic. He's also extremely humble about the conversation.
Obviously, I relate to those who are passionate about rap in a positive way. At the same time, I can understand the anti-rap perspective. I appreciate how this view can seem morally right and biblically faithful. I get how those who take this position believe they are defending God's church against the further encroachment of a worldliness that can only bring harm to the faithful. As a husband, father, and pastor, I am 100 percent in favor of defending God's people against sin and worldliness!
For anyone who listened to the panel and thought, "I know that's off but I can't put my finger on it." Or "I just want to think through this rap thing more biblically" Does God Listen to Rap? is the book for you.
Curtis examines the roots of rap. He provides insights important for understanding hip hop culture and a background for the current discussion. What I appreciated most was his honesty. He doesn't try to paint over hip hop's missteps. He frankly discusses its short coming. A common objection to rap is that because of its rough history it's beyond redemption. It is always morally sinful. Curtis points out that music itself is first created by the "wicked line of Cain" (p. 50). He says,
[T]he father of music and musicians was an idolater from a long line of idolaters, and that his music was therefore intended to glorify man, not God. Nevertheless, I am certain that the ability for Jubal to do these things came from God. That is, God blessed Jubal with special musical abilities, knowing that he would use them for sinful purposes. The Bible appears to be telling us that music as a form of human expression has wicked and sinful roots. . . . [E]valuating any form of music by its earthly beginnings looks like a higher standard than the one God uses. (p. 51)
He does an excellent job of concisely stating his case using Scripture. In the end, I think Curtis's thesis wins the day. Christians can rap and glorify God. He boils things down so well on the closing pages of the book. I want to share a final selection:
Therefore, the question of whether to rap or not to rap, or whether to listen to rap or not listen to rap, is actually not about rap at all. It's about the content and the intent of particular artists and songs, not the origin of the art form or the fact that it is still associated with some sinful practices. The question is not, _Has rap often been used to glorify man?_ Not a single human activity can pass that test. The real question is, _Can rap be used to glorify God?_ Yes. _Should it be?_ Absolutely. _Is that happening now?_ Yes, a lot. Conversion is the acquittal from every indictment based on sinful origins. Coming to Christ rarely means that we need to make a clean and permanent break from whatever professional, educational, or artistic pursuits we were involved in prior to our salvation. What matters is whether we are able to continue pursuing these things in a way that honors and glorifies God. (p. 77)
As evangelicals seek unity in diversity, we must also be willing to set aside our prejudices and just listen. We must hear our brothers and sisters from other cultures. We must generously seek to understand their culture. This cannot be done when making sweeping generalizations or hurling accusations from across the way. Mutual edification happens in the context of relationships. Does God Listen to Rap? is a great place to start.
Mathew Sims, Grace for Sinners
"Not a simplistic apologetic for a particular music style, but a robust framework for thinking biblically about all music."
I'm not a fan of rap music. I've never had a particular moral objection to it; it's just that, outside of a song here and there, it really doesn't appeal to me all that much. So it's been fascinating for me to learn some Christian folks have got their britches in a bunch over whether or not rap is inherently immoral. Honestly, I'd never given it much thought beyond "I don't really dig it." Maybe you're the same way.
I'm glad, though, not everyone's like me when it comes to thinking carefully about rap music. Curtis Allen, a pastor at Solid Rock Church, Prince Georges County, Maryland (who also raps under the monikers of Voice and Curt Kennedy), wants us to think deeply about rap music—to think about it theologically and philosophically. He shows us how in his new book from Cruciform Press, Does God Listen to Rap?: Christians and the World's Most Controversial Music.
Personal stakes and submission to the Lord
To say Allen's got skin in the game is an understatement. Not only is he a rapper, but he's the first one to have been invited to rap at Bethlehem Baptist Church in 2006—an event that revealed to him how serious a debate was raging over Christian rap. His performance was immediately picked apart online, his lyrics dissected, and his salvation questioned. And although he spent a great deal of time defending rap in song, online and in the media, he eventually found his own answers were shallow.
I realized I needed something a little deeper to hold onto. I could relate to what the critics were saying. I understood how you could take the position that rap can't glorify God.… I understood where rap came from and why so much secular rap is what it is. I knew all about rap's entanglements with sin and rebellion. I'm from that. I get it. But I really wanted to know how rap—or any music, for that matter—can glorify God. Realizing my position was actually biblificial (biblically superficial), I decided to start from scratch.… Rap's critics make a strong case that most of its cultural origins and connections are far from godly, and I needed to see what those criticisms really mean for this art form I love so much.
Allen shows a great deal of humility in his desire to "start from scratch" when addressing rap, something I suspect few of us would have. As I wrote above, I'd never gone past thinking about preference. Developing a biblical view on something like rap music—or music in general—that takes guts. It takes courage to put your convictions on the table and say, "If the Bible genuinely says this is wrong—either in precept or principle—then I must obey."
So what did his examination find? How much guidance does the Bible offer when addressing a subject like rap music? A great deal more than you'd expect.
Learning to think biblically about music
To show readers what Scripture says, Allen takes us through a number of what he calls theomethodosophical exercises. "This is a method that starts with and remains grounded in good theology but throws in some basic logic and philosophy where needed," he writes. "It's not too different from what somebody else might call common-sense speculation."
Allen's approach is critical to our understanding of how to think biblically about rap music. We're not going to get anywhere in the debate unless we can point to something definitive, something beyond our preferences and personal opinions.
So he asks us to consider the origins of music. Who was the first musician? Jubal, the far-off grandson of Cain, the first murderer and the progenitor of the ungodly. "He was the father of all those who play the lyre and pipe" (Gen. 4:21). Given his family background, is it likely his music was intended for the worship of the Lord? Hardly. In fact, Allen argues that although the Scriptures say very little about Jubal himself, it's logical to assume (given his family heritage) that his music was intended to glorify man, not God. If that's the case, should we say music itself is inherently evil?
What about multiculturalism? The results of the sinful attempt of Noah's descendants to make a name for themselves at the Tower of Babel. Although He could have used any number of means to stop their efforts, He confused their languages. "God committed the first act of multiculturalism," Allen writes. "God must have wanted a multicultural world." There is something about diversity that is pleasing and acceptable to God—for from multiculturalism comes a diversity of musical styles.
Driving deeper into musical styles, he jumps ahead to ask: What did the song of the Israelites after the Red Sea crossing sound like? While, clearly, we don't know exactly, Allen suggests it probably sounded a lot like music from the only culture the Israelites had known—that of Egypt. And if that's the case, "the first worship song recorded in Scripture—a song that truly glorified Yahweh—was in the musical style of a pagan, polytheistic culture."
But the sound of music? As Allen points out, God is curiously silent on this point.
Our meticulous, detail-oriented God—the one who devoted many thousands of words to telling the Israelites precisely how to worship him in non-musical ways—apparently said next to nothing about how to worship him through music. In fact, the Bible never even suggests that God is offended by a particular kind of music on the basis of its style. I think that means he leaves the matter of style up to us.
Judging with right judgment
What Allen points us to is God's consistent, unrelenting redeeming of art forms created by sinful people for sinful purposes. We see this in Scripture (sometimes implicitly, sometimes explicitly) and we've seen it throughout church history. The theologically rich hymns many love? Sung to the tune of drinking songs. The Keith and Kristyn Getty tune you sung your heart out to at the last Christian conference you attended? Celtic folk music. The power ballad you sung on Sunday but aren't sure if it's about Jesus or a girl? Okay, bad example.
This is important for us to realize, particularly since we tend to speak out of both sides of our mouths on the issue of music. These days it's rare to hear anyone criticize using drums and guitars. No one questions the use of the piano. On and on I could go. But we should be very careful not to be more firm on something than the Lord. To do so imports an alien point of view into the Scriptures, one you can't find clearly in its pages. The bigger issue, it seems, is the heart and the content of the music.
And in this I believe many of the ant-Christian rap advocates may need to do some careful soul searching (as well as content examination). Who are we to determine if a man is genuinely converted, as many did with Allen himself, because he performs (or even appreciates) rap music? Who are we to determine one style of music is better than another? We are called to judge all things—notably ourselves—with right judgment. This means if we're going to praise condemn a particular form of music, it needs to be first and foremost on its content, not its style.
What Curtis Allen gives us in Does God Listen to Rap? is not a simplistic apologetic for a particular music style, but a robust framework for thinking biblically about all music. This is something few of us have adequately considered, but many of us desperately need. Whether your preferences surrounding rap music change or not is irrelevant—what I trust will change is you'll see your preferences for what they are.
Aaron Armstrong, Blogging Theologically
"A level-headed, Biblical approach."
Does God Listen to Rap? Christians and the World's Most Controversial Music by Curtis Allen was a very interesting book. Once I picked this book up, I devoured it… At 110 pages, I still had it read by the next day.
The topic itself, though there are many on both sides of the argument that would agree requires conversation, is usually approached poorly. For myself, I have no patience, whether in book or in blog post or in person, for those who simply want to air their opinions. No offense, but I don't have time for most opinions, not even my own. I want truth, and when it comes to God and what He wants, I want the truth from scripture. I liked this book because Curtis Allen, as best as I believe anyone could, comes to the table with this truth.
To approach this topic from a Biblical perspective, since the Bible doesn't actually talk about Rap (or any musical style for that matter), the author also describes a correct method to handling and applying scripture to various areas of life. And he does this in true rapper style, by inventing a word:
So for right now the issue is not rap at all. Rap is just our immediate context for thinking about the character of God and how he relates to music. As we do this, I'm going to take what I call a theomethodosophical approach. This is a method that starts with and remains grounded in good theology but throws in some basic logic and philosophy where needed. It's not too different from what somebody else might call common-sense speculation. But look, I'm a rapper, and sometimes rappers just go ahead and invent words. It's what we do.
I'm taking this theomethodosophical approach because Scripture obviously doesn't speak directly to everything we are curious about. When that happens, we are biblically free to consider possibilities as long as we remain true to Scripture and don't put our conclusions on a par with Scripture.
That is precisely where many go wrong. They come up with conclusions, and quite often about musical styles, and they hold their conclusions up on the same level with the Bible. What naturally follows is a condemnation of any who don't abide by their conclusions or who don't come up with the same conclusions.
I need to add though that one of the most fascinating parts of this book was the first few chapters that dealt with the history of Rap. I learned about "Kool Herc and the Birth of the DJ", "Grandmaster Flash", and "The 1977 NYC Blackout". Before reading this book, my understanding about the beginnings of Rap music went only as far back as RUN DMC performing with Aerosmith… Yes. I am a white boy from the midwest.
If you have had any struggle with developing a Biblical understanding of music or if you have come to some conclusions that you have help up on par with Scripture itself, then I would love to recommend this book to you, if for no other reason that to hear a level-headed, Biblical approach that might be different than YOU.
Matt Harmless, in a review on Amazon
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The Law on Research and Higher Education allows HEI to choose SKVC or another quality assurance agency that is enlisted in EQAR for evaluations of their study programmes. The programme accreditation decision (based on external evaluation report) in Lithuania is taken only by SKVC. In case of institutional review SKVC is the only institution authorized by the Ministry of Education and Science to organize external evaluation of activities of HEI and to accredit them.
Main documents regulating external evaluation of study programmes:
1. Procedure for the External Evaluation and Accreditation of Study Programmes approved by Order No ISAK-1652 of 24 July 2009 of the Minister for Education and Science of the Republic of Lithuania;
2. and The Methodology for Evaluation of Higher Education Study Programmes approved by the Order No 1-01-162 of 20 December 2010 of the Director of SKVC;
Main documents regulating external review of HEI:
1. Procedure for the external review of higher education institution approved by Resolution No 1317 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 22 September 2010;
2. Accreditation procedure of higher education institution approved by Resolution No 1317 of the Government of the Republic of Lithuania of 22 September 2010;
3. Methodology for Conducting an Institutional Review in Higher Education approved by by Order No 1-01-115 of 11 October 2010 of the Director of the Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education.


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Quoted from paulam LLoyd, Can you talk a bit about what specifically may be helping your gut lining to become healthier? Is intrinsa part of your program? Thanks!
Quoted from Lola healing your gut in a compliant way will have its benefits.if gluten makes you feel lousy, then avoid it completely, even if the gluten containing grain is in your neutral or beneficial category.
Quoted Text And as I read in an article about testing children for celiac disease, "why wait till the bitter end for positive test results, if consuming gluten is making them sick?"
Quoted from Lloyd More stuff from IfHI material:Research dating back to the early 1970s has linked the appearance of white lines to adults who suffer with celiac disease. Typically, the number of white lines increases with age and with subsequent deterioration of gut integrity. Ridge height is the only aspect of fingerprints that can actually change with your health status. Most interestingly, these white lines often improve with the maintenance of a gluten free diet, and researchers suggested that improvements to ridge height and disappearance of white lines could be used as an indicator of the patients response to diet therapy, although complete improvement of the fingerprints could often take as long as two years.
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The word "rare" might just be one of the most overused and abused terms in the car seller's lexicon. But in this case, with just 276 produced, this custom-built 2007 Ford Mustang "Stallion," created by famous auto designer, fabricator and reality television star Chip Foose, is undeniably exceptional.
Each Stallion began life as a stock Mustang GT and then each one received a near total transformation while under Foose's guiding hand. The former star of the TLC Network's Overhaulin' not only did the original concept sketches but was responsible for coming up with all of the interior, exterior, engine and suspension upgrades as well. Finally, when all of the work was complete, Foose put his signature on the dash. The result is anything but a typical pony car.
This 2007 convertible is for sale by the original owner, Kevin O'Grady of Clarkston, Michigan, who is quite aware of the Stallion's singular status.
"It's definitely not your average car. There's just not that many out there," O'Grady said.
The engine upgrades include a "Roots" style supercharger, special cold air intake and an upgraded ECM (engine control module) that pumps output up to an estimated 425 horsepower. Other performance modifications include suspension improvements, upgraded brakes, and 20-inch Foose-designed "Nitrous" wheels with Z-rated high performance tires. As you can image all this makes for one impressive ride.
"It's a great sports car and drives really nice," O'Grady said.
O'Grady says that the car, with only 2,200 miles on the odometer, is "basically brand new" and has been exceptionally maintained. O'Grady also boasts that it has never even "touched snow or rain or dirt roads" and the exterior, painted in a special Foose-created two-tone paint scheme, is devoid of scratches or dents.
The car has always been treated very well. O'Grady said the Stallion was purchsed in Iowa and brought all the way back to Michigan in a covered trailer.
For a car produced in such limited amounts there is a hard drive's worth of information online about Chip Foose Stallions. For instance, nearly all of the available modifications are listed in the original sales brochure.
While O'Grady has helped keep the car in collectible shape, he gives credit to the car's creator for making the Stallion so desirable in the first place.
"Chip Foose made it special," he said.
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SolFest 2013 is coming to Sun Valley once again this March 22-24 bringing with it all of the fun and games of life in a ski town when the sun is out, the slopes are soft and everyone is in their finest glory. This weekend of skiing and fun, free events beckons you to come out with your friends to revel in the rites of spring. Special lift ticket prices are available to student ID holders.
Friday March 22:
4:00 – 700 pm: Whiskey Jacques Welcome Deck Party
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm: 511 Rail Jam and DJ Train at 511 Building (Open registration on site)
10:00 pm: Paranoid Social Club at Whiskey Jacques ($3 cover with Student ID)
Saturday March 23:
All Day: A.P.R.E.S. (Advance Protocol For Ridiculous Endeavors in Sun Valley) – This is a game to see how much fun you can have in a day on Baldy. Golf Card Scoring System. Most points wins. Download rules and scorecard below.
3:30 – 6:30 pm: A.P.R.E.S., The Game Apres Party at Apples Bar and Grill. All scorecards must be turned in by 5:30. Scores will be tallied and prizes awarded for Most Points, Best Costumes, Best Team, and Best Overall Performance
7:30 pm: SolFest Main Street Concert: We shut down Main Street in downtown Ketchum for a free all ages show with DJ's and Live Music! Headliner TBA.
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I am already spayed, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and good with cats.
She was born 7-27-12 with a cute little orange stripe down her nose. Sweet Pea is a lot of fun. She is a Tortie like her sister Pretty Girl below. She has an awesome coat.
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Sweet Pea, a Patterson Domestic Shorthair kitten was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Domestic Shorthair for sale in Patterson, or seeking a Domestic Shorthair kitten from a breeder in Patterson.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Patterson already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Patterson breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Domestic Shorthair breeders who help with Domestic Shorthair rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Patterson paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Lawn-cutting homeowners go through great pains to keep their lawns in tiptop shape during the summer, keeping them nicely trimmed and watered. But, for some reason, when autumn leaves start to fall, these same homeowners' thoughts turn to other things. That's a mistake, because how you care for your autumn lawn determines, to a great extent, its health for the following year.
As far as yardwork is concerned, you can't just concentrate on raking leaves and planting 'mums. You have to take specific steps to ensure your lawn's health over the winter and into the next growing season. To get sound advice on this topic, we consulted Dr. George Hamilton, assistant professor of Turf Grass Science at Penn State University. Hamilton teaches in the university's Department of Crop and Soil Science, and he works with Lebanon Seaboard, manufacturer of Greenview lawn care products sold at home centers. His advice to homeowners is surprisingly basic, reasonable and easy to understand.
A Grass Root Effort
The most important thing to understand about fall lawn care is that you are taking steps to ensure healthy root development. "A lot of root development occurs in September and continues into the fall," says Hamilton. So, how you treat your grass at the end of the cutting season increases or decreases the health of the root system.
The first step, says Hamilton, is to increase cutting height to 2 to 3 in. Generally speaking, homeowners often prefer an unrealistically short cutting height of 1-1/2 in. Not only is this too short to sustain good growth, it frequently leads to scalped and damaged areas of the lawn.
By increasing the cut height of each blade of grass, you're increasing the grass's photosynthesis surface area. To quickly revisit grade-school science class, photosynthesis is the process by which a plant uses water and sunlight to convert airborne carbon dioxide and soil nutrients into carbohydrates (sugars) that are stored in the root system. "You're increasing carbohydrate reserves" by increasing the cutting height, Hamilton points out.
Not to belabor the point, but here are a few other things you should be aware of regarding your lawn's root system. They all regard surface area, because increasing the root system's surface area provides maximum water and nutrient uptake. The roots also form a mechanical support for each blade of grass, helping it to remain upright and providing a foundation to withstand wear and tear.


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By: Harold SmithPosted: Wednesday, January 16, 2013
With the holidays behind us, it's time to get back to our regular routines, and that includes giving blood.
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks provides blood to 38 area hospitals in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. The center's Chris Pilgrim says there is always a need for donations, and the criteria for being a blood donor is fairly easy…
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These days, job seekers need all the tools they can get their hands on. CareerBuilder.com just released "CAREER BUILDING: Your Total Handbook for Finding a Job and Making It Work" (Collins Business) and it's filled with advice you can use not only in your job search but also throughout your career.
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Are you employable?
For some people, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is a guiding principle. And if you've found one job, you can certainly find another. You know all you need to know about job hunting, right?
If you find your job hunt isn't giving you anything but a stress headache, maybe it's time for a refresher. Ask yourself these questions:
Is my résumé targeted?
Just because you're applying for multiple jobs, don't assume the same résumé works for every position. Each job posting will stress different qualities over others, so rework each résumé to highlight the experience and skills that correspond to that particular employer. Your résumé will prove not only that you're qualified for the job but that you also pay attention to detail.
Am I networking?
We've said it once; we'll say it again-networking is crucial. Think about this: There is only one of you and there are thousands of job openings. The more people know you're looking for a job, the better your chances of finding one are. You can never be sure who will know of an available position. Networking can also connect you to a hiring manager, directly or indirectly, giving you the edge over other candidates.
Do I know something about the companies I'm applying to?
"Tell me what you know about the company" or "Why would you fit in well here?" have become staple interview questions, so don't be caught off guard. Shrugging your shoulders and saying, "I don't know" isn't going to score you points. Look at the company's Web site and read press releases and newspaper articles to see what's going on with your prospective future boss. In addition to preparing for the interview, you'll learn whether the company and its culture are a right fit for you.
Am I targeting my job search?
Sending out several résumés is key to finding a job, but you also need to be selective about the jobs to which you're applying. While you don't need to possess every single skill listed on a posting, you should at least be qualified for the position and prove that you have transferable skills. Your targeted résumé will help prove you're a serious candidate and have the right qualifications for the position. If you're spending time applying for jobs you're not qualified for, you're wasting valuable time you could be devoting to a position that's a better fit. If you recognize where your strengths lie and what transferable skills you possess, you'll see better results than if you apply to any posting you come across.
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Feedback is critical to job hunting. Ask someone else to read your résumé and review it as if they were hiring for the job. Friends or colleagues can provide objective points of view to help you revise your résumé.
Your interview skills need the same attention. Are your answers succinct or too short? Thorough or rambling? What you think you're saying isn't necessarily what others hear, so find this out now rather than in the interview. If you don't think that a colleague or friend can offer constructive feedback, make an appointment with an interview coach.
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Employers are assessing your presentation before you even show up for an interview. Your e-mails and phone conversations with hiring managers or recruiters should also send a professional message. Don't send emails written in all capital letters and/or using three exclamation points-it's bad netiquette in personal correspondence, but it's even worse in business. Put the same thought into your outgoing voice mail message. Don't try to be funny by playing 30 seconds of your favorite song or talking with a mouthful of food. Hiring managers might hang up instead of ask you to call them back. Give a normal, casual greeting, or use one of the preprogrammed options that come with most accounts.
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Your goal is to find a better job than you had, right? So you have to conduct a better search this time around. Put the effort in and you'll see the results.
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I've got a couple of butterfly bushes that are too big for their respective spaces. When would be a good time to prune 'em and transplant 'em? I normally prune my butterfly bushes during the winter time, but this year I really need to move them.
I live in the MD, in the DC metro area (zone 7). Thanks. |
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I usually transplant or hard prune them when they are dormant. |
- Posted by dibbit z7b SC (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, Sep 20, 08 at 11:24
Not being in your area, I will toss out my 2 cents worth, but am quite open to being over-ruled - - I would wait until the leaves fell off, watering it well a day or 2 before you plan to move it, then cut it back enough that you can easily move the bush (not as far as you would normally do in the spring, since you might well get more winter-killed branches than you usually do), and shift it to its new location then. In the spring, as soon as you see any new growth, I would cut it back as far as you normally do, taking off any winter-killed branch ends at a minimum. In the mean-time, I would keep the newly transplanted bush watered (on an as-needs schedule, not on a timed schedule - stick a finger down about 2" into the soil, and water only if it is dry at that depth), mulch well ( no deeper than 4", as widely as possible, and no mulch in the couple of inches next to the trunk) and keep watering through the next year. |
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Growing up in a racing family, Brad Keselowski was well aware of the sacrifices that needed to be made to reach the top level of racing. After years of climbing the steps of the NASCAR ladder, it's somewhat fitting he earned the opportunity to get behind the wheel of one of the most iconic rides in motorsports history - - the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion - - and made the most of it in 2011. Keselowski made the move with confidence and momentum fresh off his first NASCAR championship in the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2010. As Paul Wolfe also moved up to join Keselowski as crew chief of the Miller Lite team, he was well positioned for a strong run in the Miller Lite machine. Then in 2012, in just his second season behind the wheel of the "Blue Deuce," Keselowski delivered his second NASCAR championship in just three years by winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship, one in which he outdueled six-time series champion Jimmie Johnson. Despite not qualifying for the Chase for the Sprint Cup in 2013, Keselowski captured his third consecutive winning season for the No. 2 Ford, and his fourth winning season in the last five years. The NASCAR champion also provided Team Penske with its first NASCAR owner's championship by helping claim the title in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
Keselowski was raised in an environment where spending time at the race shop and the track was just a way of life. His father, Bob Keselowski, was a 1997 race winner in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. His uncle, Ron Keselowski, competed at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series level in the early 1970's.
At the age of 14, Keselowski made the transition from turning wrenches for his family owned team, K Automotive Motorsports, to racing. He started competing in the Senior Honda 120 Quarter Midget division in 1998. In his first season, he earned six feature wins. The next year, he moved up to the Senior Honda 160 Quarter Midget division where he won eight feature races and the championship.
In 2000, Keselowski began racing stock cars in the Factory Stock division. That season, he collected nine feature wins as well as Rookie of the Year honors at two Michigan tracks -- Auto City Speedway and Dixie Motor Speedway.
During the next three years, Keselowski balanced his budding racing career with his full-time job working for his family's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series operation. He advanced to the Limited Late Model and Super Late Model divisions and continued to rack up wins despite competing on a limited basis.
In 2001, he earned five fast qualifier positions, one feature win, and five top-five finishes. Over the next two seasons, he collected 11 fast qualifier positions, two Super Late Model wins, two Limited Late Model victories, and nine top-five finishes.
Keselowski graduated to NASCAR Camping World Truck Series competition in 2004 as he drove the truck operated by his family's team for eight races. The following season, he ran the full NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule. His best finish was seventh, which he recorded in February of 2005 at Daytona International Speedway.
In 2006, Keselowski continued to gain more NASCAR experience as he ran a partial schedule in both the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. He earned valuable seat time as he competed in 13 combined races - - seven in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and six in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. That experience prepared him for 2007 when he caught the eye of Dale Earnhardt, Jr., owner of JR Motorsports.
Keselowski entered the 2007 season expecting to compete full-time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Keith Coleman Racing, but he had to alter his plans when the team suspended operations in June. Keselowski, who already raced in two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events earlier in the season, was given another chance later that month when Germain Racing needed a last minute replacement for Ted Musgrave in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Memphis Motorsports Park.
Though Earnhardt was aware of Keselowski's talent, he really became intrigued as he watched the young driver win the pole position, lead 62 laps, and compete for the win that day in Memphis. What struck Earnhardt, Jr. the most about Keselowski though was how he handled himself on the track -- especially after being spun out with 10 laps to go by the eventual race winner, Travis Kvapil.
Keselowski still salvaged a 16th place finish after the incident. The race was the turning point in his NASCAR career. Realizing how much Keselowski had to offer, JR Motorsports signed the young gun to drive the No. 88 car in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
Keselowski made his debut for JR Motorsports in the July 2007 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Chicagoland Speedway. He earned a 14th place result - - the first of eight top-15 finishes he would score during the season. Keselowski competed in 27 races in all, but earned his best results driving the No. 88 entry recording five top-10 and eight top-15 finishes in 14 starts.
In 2008, Keselowski enjoyed a banner season. He finished third in the NASCAR Nationwide Series standings as he produced wins at Nashville Superspeedway and Bristol Motor Speedway in his first full season of NASCAR Nationwide Series competition. He also earned one pole position, 11 top-five, and 20 top-10 finishes.
The promising driver led in 21 races for a total of 295 laps as he earned the WIX Filters Lap Leader Award for 2008. Keselowski was also chosen by the fans as the NASCAR Nationwide Series' Most Popular Driver.
On November 2, 2008, Keselowski made his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut at Texas Motor Speedway driving the No. 25 car for Hendrick Motorsports. He climbed from his 37th starting spot to finish 19th. Later that month, he made his second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start and finished 23rd in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
The 2009 campaign was a season to remember for Keselowski. Not only did Keselowski capture four victories and two poles in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, but he also won the biggest race of his young career up until that point when he took the checkered flag at Talladega Superspeedway in April marking his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory.
Over the final three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events of the season, Keselowski took over behind the wheel of the No. 12 Team Penske Dodge Charger and earned a finish of 25th place at Homestead.
Keselowski earned four top-10 results in 15 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts in 2009. He was once again a force in the NASCAR Nationwide Series as he finished third in the championship battle for the second consecutive season and was also voted the Most Popular Driver in the series for the second year in a row.
In 2010, his first full season as a member of the Team Penske family, Keselowski did something no other driver in motorsports history was able to accomplish - - he captured the first NASCAR championship for legendary team owner Roger Penske and was voted the Most Popular Driver for a third consecutive year. With Wolfe calling the shots, Keselowski rewrote the record book as he won the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series title. He also won his first career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pole at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in September to go with two top-10 finishes and nine results inside the top-15 behind the wheel of the No. 12 Team Penske Dodge Charger.
The confidence level for Keselowski remained high as he prepared for his first season behind the wheel of the "Blue Deuce" in 2011, which was full of firsts for the Rochester Hills, Michigan native.
Following a slow start to the 2011 season in which Keselowski was mired in the 28th position in the point standings after nine races, his season began to turn around following a third place finish at Darlington Raceway in May. He followed that up with a pole position at Charlotte Motor Speedway the following week. His win at Kansas completed a three week stretch that propelled the team to the torrid summer portion of the schedule that included two more wins at Pocono Raceway and Bristol Motor Speedway and the No. 1 "wild card" spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
In one of the gutsiest performances in recent sports history, Keselowski picked up his final two victories along with two more top-three finishes in a four race stretch immediately after breaking a bone in his left ankle during a testing incident at Road Atlanta in early August. This earned him the 2011 Dale Earnhardt Tough Driver Award by The Sporting News, and the respect of everyone in the garage.
Though he wasn't able to defend his driver's championship in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Keselowski continued to produce at a high level in the No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge Charger in 2011. He earned five wins and four poles in 29 races as he scored his 17th career NASCAR Nationwide Series victory. Still, it was his impressive performance at the NASCAR Sprint Cup level as the season wore on that made 2011 so special.
In 2012, Keselowski and Wolfe picked up right where they left off as they entered the season with confidence and the knowledge that the Miller Lite team was a championship caliber unit over the second half of the 2011 season. With many of the same parts in place and another year of experience under their belts, the Miller Lite team hit the ground running out of the gate and never looked back. Keselowski recorded a personal best five wins at Bristol, Talladega, Kentucky, Chicago, and Dover in addition to 13 top-five finishes and 23 top-ten finishes on his way to securing Team Penske's first ever NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship.
Keselowski also found continued success in the NASCAR Nationwide Series as he secured three wins, 11 top-five finishes, 14 top-ten finishes, and one pole in 21 races and showed his versatility by competing in 6 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races in which he captured three top-five finishes and four top-ten finishes.
Despite not qualifying for the Chase for the Sprint Cup, leaving him unable to defend his title, 2013 was a winning season for Keselowski as Team Penske enjoy a strong first season back with Ford in NASCAR. Keselowski produced a win on one of the sport's biggest stages as he took the checkered flag in the fall race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in October.
In the NASCAR Nationwide Series, Keselowski was able to help deliver the last piece of hardware remaining for team owner Roger Penske - - a NASCAR owner's championship - - as the No. 22 team claimed the title in 2013. Teaming up with Joey Logano, A.J. Allmendinger and Ryan Blaney in the Discount Tire / Hertz Ford Mustang, Keselowski picked up six of the 12 wins for that car last season. He also earned an additional victory in the final NASCAR Nationwide Series race of the season at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the No. 48 Ford marking his only career start in that number.
Keselowski is as hungry as ever to prove that last season was an anomaly. He'll get that opportunity in 2014 as he returns to drive the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion with two new key partners on board in Alliance Truck Parts and Wurth. Keselowski will also return to race the No. 22 Discount Tire / Hertz / Snap-on Ford Mustang as he will share the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series championship ride with Team Penske teammates Joey Logano and young gun Ryan Blaney, his protégé who also drives for Brad Keselowski Racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The NASCAR champion will also compete in select races throughout the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season in the No. 19 Draw-Tite / Reese Towpower Ford F-150.


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@SZapper - Provisional governments are important. I think they really help set the stage for the future permanent government. That's why I really take issue with countries like the United States going into places and "helping" them set up their provisional government.
I think we really need to get over this idea that we are better/know more than every other country in the world. There are some world affair that we should stay out of, such as internal affairs of other countries!
Plus, I think countries that are setting up a provisional government need to know how to do it on their own. If someone else goes in and helps them set it up, how are they supposed to know what to do when it comes time to set up their permanent government?


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Hunt For Flight 370 Debris Temporarily Suspended
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
(Kuala Lumpur) -- The search for debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will go on, but not today. Weather in the remote section of the southern Indian Ocean where the search has been focused is forcing planes to stay on the ground for at least the next day. The airline is reassuring those who lost loved ones on the doomed airliner that the hunt for the plane, or wreckage from its demise, will go on. The Malaysian prime minister confirmed yesterday the Boeing 777 had been lost in the ocean, erasing any hope of finding survivors.


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....Dick Clark has died of a heart attack.
They don't make them like they used to. |
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Oh, how sad! |
Nobody our age in this country (or many others) will not think about his career and the way he worked which made us all cheerful. He really was a remarkable man, who left a positive mark and a good footprint in history. He made us all smile, and that is a great gift to humanity. |
I just heard. Learned all those dances on American Bandstand. And I've never heard anyone have an unkind thing to say about him. What a legacy that is. |
I always remembring my older sister squealling with her friends listening to the Dvils Music. AH well he was still there for my genneration & the one after that from rockabilly to bubble gum a nice integrated performers show for segregated teens the nicest kids in Philadelphia. No I'm not shooting arrows at his casket just removing a little snow from the windshield. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Ah wasn't it wonderful
He never seemed to age... I met him once at a car show, in Chicago. I have pictures somewhere, packed away in a box. Another American institution, passing along with time. I clearly recall watching American Bandstand, getting to hear and see so much good music introduced to the world. |
Loved Dick Clark. We used to run home after junior HS and watch American Bandstand at my friend's house. That guy had the fountain of youth. He never aged. We have lost a legend ,and they don't make them like this any more. |
.....and at the young age of 82! The man never seemed to age. A true icon. Rest in peace Dick. |
I remember American Bandstand and later years New Year's Eve. This Year New Years will not be the same. RIP Dick Clark. |
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In corporate doublespeak, sunsetting something means stopping to do something, eg. a project or different aspects of the job.
We need to sunset that initiative we started last year.
I can't believe they want to sunset the dental benefit!
I can't believe they want to sunset the dental benefit!
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I took this picture out a bus window
one of the prettiest things you will ever experience. you watch it with a girl and tell her she's just as beautiful as it is and sleep until morning and watch the sunrise. also a pretty nickname for an amazing girl just as pretty as a sunset in the sky
'little baby your as pretty as the sunset'
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April 13, 2009
The most hardcore of all the neighborhoods in frisco. It is also ruled by the Sunset Savagez
No one goes to the Sunset cuz they want to live the rest of their life (Cole and Taylor)
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February 08, 2005
when you lose all information and it cannot be be recovered
I sunsets my database today!!!
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August 09, 2006
An evil thug that intimidates everyone he comes in contact with. Also known as the king of Mexico by all his people. Even people who don't know him grow fearful at the mention of his name.
Yo did you hear what the king did? Yea man, king sunset just threw that guy in the dungeon after he served him food at metro for 24 years.
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When partners who are struggling to conceive both opt to have acupuncture, it can have a very positive effect, uniting them as a couple and helping to create a calmer, more relaxed state of mind. In addition, couples that have acupuncture treatment for a three to six month period may well find they can conceive naturally, negating the need for IVF treatment. If couples do chose to have IVF however, acupuncture works alongside it very effectively to increase the success rates.
Maggie Bavington, acupuncturist and member of the British Acupuncture Council says:
'In my experience and that of my patients, acupuncture has a lot to offer couples trying for a baby, whatever their diagnosis. Dealing with infertility can be extremely stressful and both parties can become tense and anxious. This can result in poor sleep or low libido, and a reluctance to keep trying because previous attempts have failed with every passing month, bringing more pressure on both people'.
'Male patients often benefit from the relaxation acupuncture brings and are overjoyed when tests show their sperm has improved. Getting pregnant is not the end of the story and I often treat women through the whole pregnancy. Of course the most rewarding part for me is when I get to meet the long awaited baby in person and see the joy of the new parents'
While some couples look to acupuncture for help with specific fertility issues or conditions, others may choose to have treatment to help maintain overall health and well being. Regulating the flow of Qi, the body's motivating energy can help boost energy levels as well as ward off illness.
Traditional acupuncture is a tried and tested system of traditional Chinese medicine, which has been used in China and other eastern cultures for thousands of years to restore, promote and maintain good health. Its benefits are now widely acknowledged all over the world and in the past decade, traditional acupuncture has begun to feature more prominently in mainstream medicine in the UK.
To find a practitioner in your area, call the British Acupuncture Council on 020 8735 0400 or visit www.acupuncture.org.uk
* Fertility: HFEA Fertility Facts & Figures (2007) published (2009) found that one in six couples are likely to experience problems conceiving. Based on 2001 ONS population estimates.


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Norwood Hall Hotel
This stunning Victorian mansion is situated in 7 acres of secluded woodlands, yet just 10 minutes from Aberdeen city centre.
The hotel boasts traditional decor with sweeping staircases and roaring log fires. With 73 well-appointed, comfortable rooms including 37 brand new junior suites and a handful of delightful original house suites, the striking beauty of Norwood Hall will leave you amazed.
Relax & unwind with a "wee dram" in the Georgian bar or experience the finest North-East cuisine in the AA-Rosette graded Tapestry Restaurant.
The hotel offers free guest parking and free wifi is available throughout.
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Dine & stay at Norwood Hall
This fantastic 2-night package is available on selected weekends. At just £119 per night, you can enjoy -
* accommodation in a luxurious new junior suite
* full Scottish breakfast each morning
* a bottle of prosecco in your room upon arrival
* sumptuous table d'hote dinner in our AA Rosette graded Tapestry restaurant on one evening (of your choice)
Call to book on 01224 868951 or email email@example.com, quoting "dine & stay"
Looking for somewhere special to stay over the Christmas period? Whether it's for your work's festive do, a city shopping break or a family getaway over the festive period, we'd be delighted to welcome you at Norwood Hall - email firstname.lastname@example.com with your requirements and we'll give you a quote!
You might associate afternoon tea with your granny and her WI comrades, but afternoon tea is bang on trend among ladies & gents, young & old across the North East! And what better setting than the quirky Georgian bar or the homely library to treat yourself, your friends or your family. At just £45 for Champagne afternoon tea for 2 (non-alcoholic version is also available), you can stuff your face with sandwiches, sausage rolls, scones & homebakes to your heart's content.
Available 7 days per week, booking advisable - 01224 868951.
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To conserve, protect and enhance the watersheds which support wild trout and salmon.
In Michigan, many of our natural resources have been damaged by sand erosion, hydroelectric dams, Antrim oil development, and urban expansion.
Consequently, a legion of the 950 members of the Paul H. Young Chapter of Trout Unlimited have dedicated countless hours of work on stream projects to help sustain the fragile ecological balance upon which the health of fish depend.
If the present damage to our environment remains unchecked, future generations may never know the pleasure that comes from fishing for trout and salmon at the beautiful places in which they live.
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text: Lifesmart offers a full line of home saunas and home fitness equipment. Lifesmart saunas are smart for you and smart for the planet. Saunas are constructed from only reforested wood products such as red cedar and hemlock fir to help improve the environment. Their infrared heated saunas utilize safe and cost effective heating systems which are better for you and the environment. Lifesmart products are the ideal addition to your own home fitness room. |


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* "Avernum VI on the iPad takes the crown of 'best mobile RPG' easily" – GearDiary
* Independent RPG of the Year Runner-up, RPG of the Year Runner-up – GameBanshee
* "It's the genre flag-bearer for offering substance over flash, and it's an epic finale for a series that deserves respect." – PC Gamer
* "You won't see another RPG in the same style, and as well made and enjoyable as Avernum 6 is." – The Gamer Studio
* "Add Avernum 6 to your collection. You won't regret it." – Inside Mac Games
Avernum 6 is an epic, indie fantasy role-playing adventure. It is optimized for the iPad and features an enormous world, a fascinating story, and 30+ hours of gameplay.
Travel into the strange subterranean land of Avernum, full of dungeons, labyrinths, and constant warfare. A set of disasters threatens to destroy your homeland in a spasm of famine and warfare. Only you can help your people to get to safety before everything falls apart.
As you wander the gigantic world of Avernum, you will experience:
* An enormous world. Hundreds of quests, dozens of dungeons and enemy fortresses, and multitudes of characters.
* A fascinating storyline, full of surprises, treachery, and epic battles.
* Many unique encounters. Not just mindless hack and slash. * Many unusual enemies that will require clever tactics to defeat.
* Rich game system with over 50 spells and battle disciplines, many character building options, and powerful secret skills to unlock.
* Unique game world. Unique races and settings make Avernum different from any RPG out there.
* When you purchase Avernum 6 HD, you get the entire game! No need to keep buying more stuff inside the app.


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January 3, 2009
What a terrific organization! Great leadership and they really look for ways to prevent rape and change attitudes. I've been involved with them for 20 years and I'm astonished at how much they accomplish with little money.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
wonderful, really caring and compassionate.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
Donor & Hostess for their fundraising event, wrote appeals to raise money.
January 3, 2009
I think the people who volunteer with Red Cross are amazing. However, I'm very concerned that their national leadership at their Headquarters seems to be a revolving door. How many executive directors have they had in the past ten years? Five? Plus five interim?
I wish them luck with their disaster work.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
disaster work -- they always show up to house fires and help people and you rarely hear about it.
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Donor & Used to give money.
January 3, 2009
I was a volunteer reader at this location for 20 years. I really enjoyed it. They never say, "The volunteers are here, what should we do with them?" There's always a job. For people who love reading, this is great volunteer work and I highly recommend them.
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amazing! I met my best friend here, and made friendships that I continue to enjoy. I met people I never would have met otherwise. This has been a very enriching experience.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
Help many more disabled students who need to learn through listening.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
Volunteer & Recorded books for disabled students.


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Clio is Oringer's French-inspired, fine-dining flagship located inside the Eliot Hotel. The impressive menu showcases Oringer's skilled technique with seasonal ingredients providing a dining experience unlike any other in Boston. Clio has received critical acclaim & has repeatedly been named one of Boston Magazine's 5 Best Restaurants since opening in 1997.
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Located in Boston's South End, Chefs Ken Oringer opened one of Boston's top dining destinations. The eclectic menu offers traditional & modern Barcelona-style tapas featuring locally sourced & sustainable ingredients.
Now open in NYC!
Chef Ken Oringer & Jamie Bissonnette created an intimate enoteca that has quickly become a popular neighborhood destination. Italian small plates, house-made charcuterie, wood-oven pizzas & handmade pastas are on the menu at this South End eatery.
Uni offers an adventurous sashimi menu featuring seasonal accents & ingredients inspired by & sourced from the famous Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo, Japan.
Earth, in Kennebunkport, focuses on "farm to fork." Featuring vegetables & herbs from the on-site organic garden along with locally caught seafood & meats, as well as dairy farms & foragers within walking distance. Bringing the outdoors inside with creative use of tree trunks woven into a wall design & an open-air patio overlooking a garden & pond.


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After months of arbitrary offseason shuffling, we finally have some actual games to base these rankings off of. All 14 ACC squads were in action last week, and while many performed admirably, several manged to disappoint as well. Check out the list below, and weigh in down in the comments if you disagree.
1. Florida State Seminoles (LW: 1): The Seminoles did a commendable job pummeling Murray State on Saturday. And that defense — just as impressive as they've ever been. Unfortunately, however, the big win came with a steep price. Star defensive end Brandon Jenkins injured his foot, and is now out for the remainder of the season. We won't know how much the loss affects FSU this week, but once the real slate starts, it'll be all too apparent.
2. Clemson Tigers (LW: 2): Everything about Saturday's win over Auburn was exceptional. Andre Ellington's ground game. Tajh Boyd's ability to make plays work through the air and on the ground. The offensive line's maturity right in front of our eyes. And of course, the defense quickly showing they'd learned a thing or two from new coordinator Brent Venables.
3. North Carolina Tar Heels (LW: 6): Everyone worried about how Giovani Bernard would fit into Larry Fedora's offense. After the 62-0 drubbing they handed Elon, I think he'll fit in just fine. Three TDs on just 12 touches will do that sort of thing. Obviously there's more difficult opponents out there, but the big win appears to be an appetizer for what's in store for this offense.
4. Virginia Tech Hokies (LW: 3): Another slow start for the Hokies, though this year, they manage to win the opener. If Virginia Tech gave the game ball to anyone on Monday night, it should've been handed right over to their opponent's QB. Aside from their late drive for the game-tying field goal, the offense appeared listless and the O-line issues are real.


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Hi all,
I'd like to give away some of my worms to a friend, and would love any ideas of how to concentrate a ball of worms in one place to make it easy to grab a handful. EG. Maybe a half a cantelope or other favorite food to draw many into one location etc. This is from my compost bin, to which I added half a cup of composting worms to about 12 months ago, and is now literally crawling with big fat juicy reds. There is much feed available to them, so I dont know if a food treat will work. Any ideas would be good. Thank |
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- Posted by mamaswormcomposting (My Page) on Mon, Jul 6, 09 at 22:13
The easiest way to concentrate worms is to simply grab a few handfuls, and leave them on a table under a light, or even sun if you won't abandon them there. Use gloves if you're squeamish. Take 10 minutes or so to let them burrow down away from the light, then gently scrape away layers of bedding/compost materials. The worms will continue to burrow down and concentrate naturally. However, if your friend is interested in composting with the worms, you may as well just give them the few handfuls, excess and all, and call it a day. The worms will be happier starting out in a new system if they are in familiar bedding when they are first put in that system. |
The issue is getting them into those "few handfuls". Even in my flow through bin, it's difficult to get a large grouping of worms together, let alone in an actual compost bin. I would try the cantalope as you suggested, or whatever other food your worms seem to congregate around. |
- Posted by marauder01 (My Page) on Tue, Jul 7, 09 at 5:14
Thanks guys for the ideas. I think the simple "you may as well just give them the few handfuls, excess and all, and call it a day." might just be the ticket, as they will get cocoons as well. (thanks mama) If I find a way of balling up the worms, I'll let y'all know (maybe the fork idea ...... lol @ mama's hubby) Thanks |
You could get one spot in the pile wetter than the rest of the pile. See if the worms concentrate there. |
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Surrounding Club La Santa you will find a variety of on road and off road running routes of distances from 2km upto 21km. Every week we arrange a large range of social runs and competitions with something for everyone.
Club La Santa has 3 50m outdoor pools.
It is divided in 8 lanes.
Instructions are available for both children and adults.
Lanzarote is well renowned for its great variety of biking routes both on and off road. Wherever you go you will be rewarded with stunning views of both the dramatic volcanic landscape and beautiful ocean with magnificent towering cliffs.
Table Tennis
We have three Table Tennis tables permanently located in the multiuse sports hall.
For Fun
If you would like to play you can book a court in the multiuse sports hall in Sports Booking, where you can also borrow the nets and bats in exchange for a token. The balls can also be purchased here for a small fee.
Groups have the possiblity to pre-book up to three Table Tennis tables, which can be set up in the multi-use badminton hall. These must be booked before arrival through the Groups Department or Sales Offices.
We do not currently offer any instruction in this sport.
The tables can be reserved for anytime between the hours of 07.15 and 22.00.


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New French weapons on show. Bourges, France.
MS new French mortar being loaded with bomb and firing. MS French soldiers and pressmen watching demonstration. CU mortar bomb. MS bomb being loaded into mortar. MS mortar firing. MS pressmen taking pictures.
MS's recoilless gun being loaded and firing. MS pressmen watching bazooka demonstration. CU soldier holding bazooka, he turns to show protective armour.
MS bazooka being fired in standing position. LS bazooka firing at stationary tank in prone position. Bomb lands on target. CU pressmen. MS Bazooka bomb hitting tank.


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Gisele Bundchen covers Harper's Bazaar Brazil November 2012, photographed by Terry Richardson.
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Gisele Bundchen covers Vogue Brazil July 2012 , photographed by Patrick Demarchelier. Image credit Design Scene
Gisele Bundchen covers Vogue Paris June July 2012 issue in "Perfect Girl" photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Gisele is wearing a MICHAEL KORS Speed Clip metallic-trimmed swimsuit on sale for $157.00 at Net A Porter . Image credit Vogue Paris
Gisele Bundchen wore a Givenchy gown with David Yurman jewels to the "Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations" Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art .
Collection: Alexander Wang Fall 2012 at New York Fashion Week. Inspiration: "a surrealistic approach to fabric manipulation," "It's this idea of shrink-wrap, lamination, covering up, lacquering." Models: Liu Wen, Jourdan Dunn, Joan Smalls, Natasha Poly, Giselle Bundchen and more. Image credit Style.it