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StoneLoops! of Jurassica Pulled from App Store Due to Copyright Complaint?
One of TiPb's favorite iPhone games, indeed the game that cost some of us fingerprints on our index fingers, StoneLoops! of Jurassica has been pulled from the iTunes App Store following a copyright infringement complaint from Luxor-maker MumboJumbo. According to the developers' blog Casual Games Harmony:
About 3 weeks ago we have learned that MumboJumbo supplied Apple with a formal complaint and a request to remove StoneLoops! from the AppStore. The reason? Infringing Luxor copyright, confusing customers, stealing Luxor's look & feel and even stealing their source code! This might sound absurd to anyone who knows both games but apparently Apple decided otherwise as we've been requested to prepare a formal response, which we did. We described how ungrounded each claim is and supplied various materials to back our claims.
The developers responded, denying all but one complaint (the word Luxor appeared in the text of a quoted review, which they offered to remove). Apple, it seems, removed StoneLoops of Jurassica anyway. This led to the developer further pondering that:
if Apple stands by its decision this will create a dangerous precedence. If you are a developer and have an application in the AppStore you should quickly request Apple to remove the apps of your competition, before someone else requests to remove you! I don't believe this can get any more absurd, but this is exactly where this reasoning is getting us.
Copyright and infringement is a messy, litigious business, one which Apple puts itself squarely in the middle of by virtue of acting as sole App Store custodian. How can they determine merit all on their own, and avoid action by either affected party regardless of what they decide?
We love StoneLoops! We want it back immediately, but more than that -- we need a better way for these disputes to be handled. Is there one?
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StoneLoops! of Jurassica Pulled from App Store Due to Copyright Complaint?
"How can they determine merit all on their own"
They cannot, and it is hubris to try.
" and avoid action by either affected party regardless of what they decide?"
By adding a section (in they unlikely event they do not already have one) in the App Store contract where the developer affirms they have ownership/legal usage rights to all aspects of their application...
...and then STAYING OUT OF IT unless specifically ordered by the courts.
How about they get other people in trouble for example: some Twitter apps are based off of say twitterfon and it's modified and sold by a different company.so if it's your own work why remove it?apple needs to pick on other apps cause there's so much copying.I think they( developers of stoneloops) should fight that desicion of apple.it's a awesome game and it's better than luxor
By adding a section (in they unlikely event they do not already have one) in the App Store contract where the developer affirms they have ownership/legal usage rights to all aspects of their application… and then STAYING OUT OF IT unless specifically ordered by the courts.
I agree that would be nice, But it doesn't work that way.
It's every publisher's (magazines, television broadcasts, online stores like the App Store, and others) responsibility to avoid "known" trademark and copyright infringements, even that which is provided to them by others. And if it's unknown which party is right or wrong, it's expected of the publisher to investigate or discontinue the content as soon as possible.
Simple disclaimers only go so far.
These particular instances may be tougher for Apple. But an example of an easy one would be if a developer were to use Charlie Brown and Snoopy in their app without permission. If Apple were to simply hide behind a disclaimer saying "we warned 'em, it's their fault," no court would buy it, and Apple would be partly responsible for the violation. So where do you draw the line? You can't.
Apple has no choice but to listen and deal with everyone's complaints on these matters.
Way back at the dawn of the internet there were lawsuits involving CompuServe and AOL over content. CompuServe said they didn't moderate, and thus the onus fell on the posters. AOL said they did moderate, and so they were seen as having taken the onus on themselves.
Apple falls into the latter camp. By policing the App Store, they take on responsibility for the content.
(Google is likely more akin to CompuServe with their Android app policy).
You are conflating two separate issues -- contributory infringement and DMCA notices. In contributory infringement, which requires a) the party knows or should have known of the infringing activity, and b) the part makes a material contribution to the infringement, Apple is on the hook -- but only if the action itself is determined an "infringing activity." Unless Luxor has specific trademarks on the "Look and Feel of a Marble Game," that is far from clear here, and Apple has latitude.
In your Snoopy example, Apple should reasonably know that "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is copyrighted, and so is on the hook, as they fulfill both a) and b).
HOWEVER, Luxor has claimed a copyright violation, without presenting a copyright on "look and feel" or anything else mentioned in the article. Apple has no responsibility to follow up unless and until that case is made.
Now, Apple's options are more restricted if Luxor did not threaten Apple with contributory infringement, but instead filed a DMCA notice. If Luxor did file a DMCA takedown notice, Apple would indeed be legally bound to remove the application after Luxor's notice, but they would also be required to reinstate it upon receipt of a counterclaim from Stoneloops. In the Snoopy case, such a counterclaim would not surface, but in this case (if it was a DMCA case), it would appear it already has.
At that point, the question would be remanded to the courts, who would determine the final disposition of the case.
So yes, Apple has plenty of options here, but they are apparently choosing to ignore them.
We are going to have to start lobbying Congress so that
False take down notices, and False charges of copyright infringement carry a $100,000 penalty once proven false in a court of law for a first time offense.
There should be a huge and swiftly increasing penalty for repeat offenders.
As it stands simply making the claim of infringement is all the proof you need.
99.9% percent of time, this sort of thing is no big deal. I've had complaints, and even been taken to court for publishing client-submitted ads that violated trivial trademarks and copyrights (that I had absolutely no knowledge of). So far, so good because I also take the AOL stance too... but it's still a pain to deal with the whole process each time.
Apple, however, is huge. I expect they need to have people watching things with a much closer eye.
Yes, I agree, they're completely different. I was going off on the subject and not necessarily this article's particular case. Sorry about that.
I was only pointing out that the disclaimers are never enough (though should always be agreed to)... and for Apple to just sit back and wait for courts' decision on these types of matters may not always work out for them.
Apple should stay out of it completely until a court rules otherwise.
Doh -- I have a comment awaiting moderation because of a URL, though I am not sure why, here it is again, with both URLs tiny-fied, instead of just one.
The law contains penalties for knowingly posting copyright notices that are false, but the penalties are barely sufficient to stop individuals, much less companies. (Tinurl caselaw link: http://tinyurl.com/yzw5tx3 )
False DMCA takedown notices are similarly covered, though Chilling Effects notices how spectacularly ineffective they are in prohibiting bogus takedown notices, as they estimate just over 60% of notices are bogus.
For Apple, the relevant section of the DMCA would likely be the Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act. (TinyURL Wikpedia Link: http://tinyurl.com/2kmnmf )
The summary is as I indicated above, with additional details:
1) Luxor notifies Apple
2) Apple has to take it down (presumption Luxor is correct)
3) Stoneloops files counterclaim
4) Apple must notify Luxor of the counterclaim and inform them that the materials will be reinstated in 10-14 days unless Luxor sues.
5) Luxor sues and the courts decide, or Luxor does not sue, and the material stays online.
Reason number 437 why the App Store concept sucks. 1) developer makes app. 2) big company decides app competes with their product and complains to Apple. 3) developer shows complaint is unfounded. 4) Apple yanks app anyway. 5) consumers and developer get screwed.
That's ridiculous! I've played both of these titles and StoneLoops is FAR superior to Luxor, both gameplay-wise and graphically. I hope this little snafu doesn't hinder other games that "play like" some other game/app. It's not like Duck Hunt, which was DEFINITELY copyright infringement!
No, they did not put the name of the competitor in the review. They put a review that mentioned the competitor in their description, which was not one of the "original charges." It is also perfectly acceptable to use competitors names and trademarks from reviews in advertisement, so long as the notices are present. Do you not remember all the Coke mentions in the Pepsi challenge?
If Stoneloops did use the name "Luxor" without mentioning the trademark notice, the long-established precedent for such a use is the removal of the offending mention, which has already been done. Occasionally, a fine can also be levied.
Even if you ignore precedent and insist this somehow is wrong and deserves a product death sentence, this is also another example of Apple applying made-up rules arbitrarily.
For just one example, when I search for "Skee-Ball" on the App Store, the competing apps Ramp Champ and Arcade Claw come up. (Unlike Luxor, Skee-Ball is a registered trademark name which Freeverse paid to use, so they actually have a far stronger case than does Luxor.)
So Apple obviously does nothing proactively about this, which means they are not actively reviewing apps for these violations, which should get them into trouble if, as Rene suggests, their guardianship of the App Store comes with responsibilities.
If they are only reacting, then Stoneloops accusation is true; developers can use Apple to remove competitors applications, and Apple offers no recourse, mediation, or reinstatement procedure communication.
Neither situation is good for Apple's role in the App Store.
@oboewan: if you are concerned about getting back a measly $1, then maybe you should spend your money on food rather than an iPhone because obviously you are hard up for money. I spend more than that skeeball and other games when I go to those places with my kids, and that only gives me 5 minutes of entertainment. How long have you had thrgame? And you still have it.
It is crazy to expect a $1 refund because of this.
@oboewan: When Sharp decided to pull out of the PDA market in the USA nobody expected a refund for the Zaurus units they spent hundreds of dollars on. They stopped selling. So what? You still have your purchase just like I had my Zaurus for a while. Stop whining.
I am just happy that StoneLoops is still on both of my iPhones and it's unfortunate that at least for the time being nobody else will be able to get a copy of such a great game.
This sucks cause my gf had almost beat the game. This is the first and only app she bought. Well I upgraded our phones to 3.1.2 yesterday and stoneloops was not on her phone. So she is freaking out and I'm trying to find it to redownload.. Sp I google and find this. Bummer oh well thank god for jailbreak! Now she just has to start over


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September 25, 2013
3:00pm – 4:30pm
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Do the Media Engineer Your Reality or do You Engineer Your Media?
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In 1991, she was awarded a Knight Fellowship to Stanford to study the Russian language, and then went on to report for NPR from Russia during the bloody years that followed the fall of the Soviet Union. In 1995, she began covering the media beat for NPR, which five years later led to an offer to breathe new life into a revitalized version of On the Media, which was re-launched in 2001.
Over the years, Gladstone has won several prestigious journalism awards, including an Overseas Press Club Award, a Peabody and the Milwaukee Press Club's Sacred Cat Award for lifetime achievement.
Her Colloquium will examine how different forces – everything from social media to your own unconscious biases – shape your media environment to answer the question: How do you engineer your media environment so that you can be exposed to information you never knew you needed to know? In the non-stop spin cycle of news, commentary and infotainment, it is more critical than ever to have thoughtful and incisive critiques of journalism and the media world in which we live.
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Cosponsors of the Colloquium are the Vector, the Honors College, the Humanities Department and the College of Science and Liberal Arts (CSLA).
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Hurricane Sandy destroyed more than 72,000 homes and businesses in New Jersey, killed 34 New Jerseyans and caused more the $62 billion in damage and other losses, mostly in New York and New Jersey. Hurricane Sandy was the second-costliest storm in U.S. history after 2005's Hurricane Katrina.
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Thomas G. Dallessio, a planner by training and a member of faculty of the College of Architecture and Design (CoAD), is helping NJIT realize its vision of combining the myriad levels of expertise at its disposal – design and architecture, urban planning and environmental engineering -- in a concentrated effort to make a major contribution toward the rebuilding of New Jersey after Hurricane Sandy. This effort has taken concrete shape in the Center for Resilient Design at CoAD.
Tom Dallessio AICP/PP serves as Manager of the Resilient Design Project, under the guidance of lead investigators Professor Urs P. Gauchat Hon. AIA, Dean of CoAD and Professor Darius T. Sollohub AIA, Director of the CoAD New Jersey School of Architecture. To give just one example of the Center's work so far: during Spring Break this year, over 500 NJIT students, faculty, staff and alumni volunteered for work from Newark to the Jersey shore, cleaning up devastated areas and helping towns rebuild in a resilient manner. Students worked on removing debris from beaches and parks, removing floors and wallboard, replacing floors and walls, painting and carpentry, stocking and distributing food and clothing, and compiling information on areas affected by Sandy.
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To end this overview of the Colloquium, here's another quotation to illustrate still further how topical the subject of the panel discussion is. Eric Klinenberg, a sociologist at New York University, added this thought:
My sense is that Sandy has changed the conversation. Just as September 11 changed the way society sees threats from terrorists, Sandy has changed how we see threats from the ocean and waterways.
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Bitcoin and Crypto Currency
Shamoon Siddiqui
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Shamoon Siddiqui is an NJIT alumnus and a serial entrepreneur with several companies successfully launched in various industries. While at NJIT, he formed the DARPA Grand Challenge team to compete in the then highly publicized autonomous vehicle desert race. He holds a BS and MS in Computer Engineering from NJIT and an MBA from Rutgers University. His latest company is called Crypto Street and is a financial exchange where various crypto currencies can be bought and sold. An expert on Bitcoin, Shamoon formed the first Bitcoin Meetup group in early April 2012. Since then, he has become an expert on crypto currencies, not only from a deep technical but also from an economic perspective.
In his colloquium, Shamoon will give an introduction to Bitcoin from an historic stance. He will delve into some of the technical details underlying this distributed cashless currency and shed light on some of the uses of Bitcoin. In his talk he will also explore other crypto currencies (Litecoin, Feathercoin, etc.) and how they are similar and they also differ from Bitcoin.
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2:30 – 4:00pm
Campus Center Ballroom A
Hired 'Right' Out of College: From Classes to Career
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Garrett graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. He began a fruitful and fulfilling 18-year career with Pfizer as a salesman and the last 10 years as a hiring manager. During his 18-year career, Miller has received over 33 awards for leadership, teamwork, and sales performance.
Miller left the pharmaceutical industry in 2007 and started CoTria, a productivity training company which helps organizations gain efficiencies around everyday tasks. CoTria has had the honor of working with some of the great organizations of the world — such as International Paper, MARS, the FBI, Bayer, Johnson and Johnson and GE just to name a few — gain efficiencies around, communication, email, meetings and hiring.
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Garrett Miller will address some of the most difficult questions for students: what do I want to do and what should I be doing now to prepare for my career? Though classes are important your studies must include the most important subject of all: you yourself.
The activities and experiences you choose will have a significant impact on your studies and future career. Your studies and preparation can be fun and exciting; it's as easy as AEIOU.
Garrett's years as a corporate recruiter and career coach will also make for a lively and informative question and answer period.
October 23, 2013
3:00pm -4:30pm
Campus Center Ballroom A
Global Assault: The Scramble For The World's Last Resources
Michael Klare
Michael T. Klare is the Professor and Director of Five College Peace and World Security Studies, a joint appointment at Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges, as well as the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Professor Klare has written widely on world security affairs, resource geopolitics, and energy issues. His most recent books include Resource Wars (2001), Blood and Oil (2005), and Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet (2008); his newest book, The Race for What's Left, was published by Metropolitan Books in March 2012.
Dr. Klare has also written for many other publications, including such outstanding periodicals and magazines as Current History, Foreign Affairs, The Nation, Newsweek, and Scientific American. He also serves as defense correspondent of The Nation and is a contributing editor of Current History.
In addition to his academic and writing pursuits, Dr. Klare is active in disarmament, environmental, and human rights advocacy work. He serves on the board of the Arms Control Association and the National Priorities Project.
In his latest publication, The Race for What's Left -- a book demonstrating his wide and deep knowledge of drilling and mining techniques, obscure minerals, geology, and remote regions of the world -- Klare argues that "the world is entering an era of pervasive, unprecedented resource scarcity."
Both government and corporations, he writes:
However, it is not only energy and mineral resources that are being sought, but arable land as well. As we know from the coverage in news programs and newspapers, private corporations and government entities are now working hard to own or control resources in the Arctic, in northern Siberia, in the deep waters of the Atlantic, in remote regions of Africa, and in other previously inaccessible, largely undeveloped regions of the world.
This will result, inevitably, in increased cost, environmental damage, threats to the habitats of indigenous peoples, fierce geopolitical competition, and global strife. Only by accelerating the shift to alternative and renewable sources of energy and other materials will it be possible to avoid profound planetary distress.
These are the issues that Professor Klare will be covering in his Colloquium. He will also explain the solution he advocates, the international "race to adapt".
Cosponsors of the Colloquium are the Technology and Society Forum and the Albert Dorman Honors College
October 24, 2013
7:00 p.m
Jim Wise Theatre, Kupfrian Hall
Honors Theater Night (I) –
The Icarus Project
Adapted from the Greek Myth
Director: Dan Drew
Original Music Daniel Drew
In Greek Mythology, Icarus, is the son of the master craftsman Daedalus, who had been imprisoned within the walls of his own invention, the Labyrinth, by King Minos of Crete. Imprison the man Daedalus the King could, but not his genius as an inventor.
Daedalus made two pairs of wings using real feathers and wax to hold them together on a wooden frame. Icarus had always dreamed of being freed from enclosure within the Labyrinth, so his father gave him one pair of the wings, but cautioned him not to fly too close to the sun because the heat would then cause the adhesive wax to melt.
Icarus donned the wings and took off. He was so thrilled by this new ability to fly that he completely forgot his father's advice and flew too close to the sun. The wax melted, the feathers fell apart and Icarus plunged to his death in the sea.
The Icarus Project of the theater evening is a scintillating adaptation of this famous myth and will give us much to think about.
As we draw closer to the date of this first theater evening, you will receive more detailed information about the performance. Until then, make sure you block the day and time in your calendar.
November 8, 2013
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Campus Center Ballroom A
Board Of Visitors Round Table
This is a special event just for Honors students, so you should make sure you save a time slot on your calendars well ahead of the actual date for this very special event.
There are a number of reasons that make this Roundtable special:
Firstly, it offers a remarkable learning opportunity for you as honors scholars, especially for the juniors and seniors among you, who are now focusing more concretely on their future careers and prospective employers. Members of the Board of Visitors make sure they come earlier than their actual meeting on this day so as to place themselves completely at your disposal. You will be able to interact with and question them face to face in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.
Secondly, the event is very special because of the wide professional experience and the thoroughgoing knowledge of the world of business that the Members of the Board of Visitors bring with them. They were invited to join the Board precisely because of the special knowledge and experience they have. They are corporate executives at the height of their careers. The organizations they work for operate in a wide variety of business fields at the local, national and international levels. As Members of the Board they play an important role here at NJIT and in the Honors College by making sure that the education and training you are receiving is what industry and commerce today are looking for and actually need.
Finally, they represent and promote the best interests of the Albert Dorman Honors College and actively raise funds to advance its best interests and to ensure that as many educational opportunities as possible are open to you.
At the Roundtable itself, the Members of the Board will each be seated at their own table, with their names and areas of expertise clearly posted. At the Roundtable itself you will also receive a handout containing all the relevant information about the members of the board attending. [By the way, in the photo at top left, the Member of the Board discussing with the students is Albert Dorman himself, for whom the Honors College is named].
You will be able to join the Member or, in the course of the session, various Members that you feel will know more about your particular area of interest. You will then have the opportunity to ask them questions and to discuss your ideas and plans with them
November 20, 2013
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Campus Center Ballroom A
Behind Every Successful Woman is Herself.
Bart Jackson
Bart Jackson lives in Cranbury, New Jersey, and has spent 30 years of business writing (blended with books, novels, and journals on outdoor sports and historical subjects). He has edited several magazines and written several filmscripts. As co-founder of Biz4NJ, New Jersey's online business journal, Bart preached that the only individuals as exciting as explorers are entrepreneurs. He believes that the aim of writing is to help people endure life a little better, or enjoy it a little better.
Bart Jackson's articles have appeared in journals ranging from "Cairo Today" and Zimbabwe's "The Herald," to domestic periodicals such as "U.S. 1 Newspaper", "The New York Times", and the "Wall Street Journal", "Archeology", "Audubon", and "Natural History".
His business insights currently appear online in the Huffington Post and SmartBrief. He is a frequent radio guest on Radio KVTA on Ron Tunick's "The Business of Life" show. Jackson frequently lectures to Chambers of Commerce and other business groups on such topics as: "The Art of the CEO", "Pitching for Profit—Attracting Funders", "Teams and Leaders", "The Entrepreneurial Leap — from Mindset to Profit", "Spirituality in the Workplace", and "Behind Every Successful Woman is Herself—Strategies for the Workplace Woman.
In his Colloquium, Bart Jackson will stress that women of business today are doing it just right. And it is wonderful to behold. They have taken the bull by the horns and are enthusiastically growing their careers and companies. This Colloquium will be dedicated to those women students whose goal is business success and satisfaction. From career launching to finding your seat in the board room or taking your own firm global, experienced experts point the way to what works and what blunders should be avoided. The Colloquium will contain ideas, techniques, disciplines, and mindsets of proven business leaders. We will review methods that have carried other business leaders forward, and hopefully will carry you toward your goals, too.
December 5, 2013
7:00 p.m.
Bradley Hall Theatre
Rutgers-Newark campus
Honors Theater Night (II) –
Myth in Motion Performance
Based on the Original Production
by the Noor Theatre Company
Myth in Motion was originally performed this summer by the recently formed Noor Theatre Company, which was founded by Kareem Fahmy, Noelle Ghoussaini and Pironne Yousefzadeh, three women of Middle Eastern origin who are active in the New York theatre environment. In setting up the company their idea was to plumb and benefit from the rising tide of talent coming from the Middle Eastern Community in the United States. All three founders have worked within that community extensively as successful writers, actors, dramaturges and directors.
The Noor Theatre sees its mission as being dedicated to supporting, developing and presenting work of theatre artists of Middle Eastern descent. As a vital presence in the theatrical landscape, it aims to create exceptional work that transcends cultural boundaries and speaks to all peoples. Given the contemporary situation in the Middle East, it would surely be hard to think of a more tangible way of bringing cultures together positively.
Myth in Motion is an ongoing project which presents works spun out of eastern myths and lore. While exploring ancient methods, beliefs and stories, the highly original pieces the Noor Theatre group produces always aim to shed probing light on our contemporary society as well. Its creative and innovative productions have earned acclaim and positive reviews.
Given the often voiced need for greater transcultural skills and sensibility, especially for university students and future leaders in our society, this honors theatre evening will certainly give us much to think about and build on in our cross-cultural contacts and experiences.
As the Myth in Motion Performance draws nearer, you will receive more specific details about the event. In the meantime, please make sure you block the date and evening in your calendars.


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James was enjoying the day off.
His wife's birthday was in three days (this is a man we're talking about), so he was doing his "search and destroy" shopping for gift and card.
The clerk wasn't busy, so he approached her hoping she'd have the perfect suggestion for his wife's gift.
Although she'd only been straightening blouses on a rack, she ignored his first request for assistance.
He was a little louder with his second attempt to get some help from her, to which she replied that she was busy and she'd be with him as soon as she finished her "important" work.
Infuriated at being brushed off, he began telling her what he thought of her rude behavior, being especially clear, with very colorful language, telling what he thought of her value as a person.
Some people shouldn't be allowed in public
There are those people who, for a variety of reasons, don't have the skills to deal with others in a respectful manner. James encountered one of those people, but . . . .
For the rest of us, who often have to deal with the socially challenged, there is a need on our part to be prepared to cope with rudeness in a way that honors God and isn't embarrassing to ourselves.
Here are some suggestions to help you cope with rude behavior:
- Respond from confidence — Don't be a bully. Just act out of confidence.
Being confident means "faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way."
This results when you know who God has made you to be, and you act as a result of the assurance of that faith experience.
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength" –Eric Hoffer
- Politeness overrules rudeness — When treated rudely, Paul expresses great wisdom in pointing out that, "If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you." Proverbs 25:21-22
- Volume doesn't dictate the "winner" — Raising your voice doesn't make you the winner in opposition to rude behavior.
Because you're louder, it only means you've attracted more attention to your bad behavior.
- Responding to rudeness with rudeness doesn't mean you won, whatever that might mean to you — Winning isn't about figuratively beating the rude person into submission.
"Winning" is a measure of whether you've honored God in your behavior, even if the rude person gets his way.
- Don't allow yourself to be pulled down to the rude person's level — Conduct yourself with Godly assurance and dignity.
Becoming the bully to out-rude the other person only means that you've lowered yourself to his level.
Is that where you want to be? (http://www.rd.com/advice/relationships/how-to-rise-above-rude-behavior/)
- After the encounter, you only hurt yourself if you ruminate over every detail again . . . and again . . . and again . . . rather than letting it go — Ask God for the strength to let go of the offensive behavior.
A person who gets stuck in past offenses remains the victim of the offender.
So, what about our friend James?
What do you think?
Did James handle it in the best way? If not, how do you think he might have behaved better?
I'd like to hear from you. Leave a comment.


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Why do some women only care about money?
what the hell is it with women who only care about money is it that they can love or is it that they rather be lazy and just aim for something easy... Show More
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It's not that they only care about money, it's just that if a guy is available who has money, the woman is attracted to that, & may not reven realize it. Women are future orientated & always worry about what tomorrow will bring. When you have money, many of your problems go away, & that appeals to women. They just don't want to have to worry & consider having $ a saftey net. Most women don't even realize this & say they are looking for love. You only notice you are attracted to rich men when the opportunity presents itself. The same is true for men, they say they don't only care about looks, but as soon as a hot blond walks by, they are all over like white on rice. It is just who we are, men look for the best looking partners for mating purposes, & women look for best secured men for safety reasons.
What Girls Said 6
I already have money so I look for a guy who has about the same amout as me, so I don't get a guy with less money that I might have to support. I don't do the whole girl supporting her man money wise. I think the man should be the head of the house, he should be the main provider. That's just how I was raised. But I also belive a woman should be able to not have to be supported by a man. I think she should make her own, and not just sit around the house.
its sad but there are a lot of chicks out there like that. the dude below is just butthurt
if it was as easy as marrying into a rich family I would, but when it comes to being in a relationship I look for a lot more then 'money' its deffinatly a plus but its one of the last things I look for.. looks yes.. they come first, he doesn't have to be drop dead gorgeous but yes I have to be physically attracted to him. and like looks don't matter to the butt hurt anon guy, if they didn't I'm sure he could find a chick that doesn't just want money. personality plays the biggest role when looking for someone to spend your life with, nobody wants to be with a tard with no commen sense, or a weenie douche that bows down to everyone. I like manly men even if I'm a bit misstreated. id look at junk size before money and that doesn't make a diff to me either
you're poor aren't you? and bitter?
money matters, like it or not
i am not poor,
bitter yes, so much crap about qualities and confidence and personality and the bitch goes for money
and I am aware that money matters, you need it to buy stuff(keeping it simple, its kind of my thing)
but when you leach of someone that pisses me off and its just really pathetic
especially when feminazis cry about women being equal to men or better then them and you see a cheap sh*t **** go for some guy just for his money and then divorce him for a nice slice of his hard earned
Seems like you maybe poor. Just a guess.
What Guys Said 5
I have had two dates where one gal asked what kind of car I drove, told her, wrong answer and she was cold as ice after I told her. Next date the discussion goes to jobs etc tell her what I do for a living, wrong answer. I am sure, many women don't want a guy just for his money but they do want security, sometimes it can be material security. It is tough after 23 years of being married and 49 years old. Good luck.
women are whores, men are johns, plain and simple. Anyone that has functioning eyes can see that women date/f***.marry for money and not love. When you have money, love can/may/will develop. For myself, I prefer the company of women that trade sex for money(and no, before some woman poster turns into a catty bitch and says I HAVE TO PAY FOR SEX because it is the only way I will get any ass-wrong-I sell sexual fulfillment via highly charged sex to mostly working girls and a few uptight professionals/divorcess that aren't being fulfilled sexually at home or on the dating scene-I sell multiple, effortless orgasms to women that need those without the strings of a relationship, so before any women try to acquire my balls in responding here, just know you can only rent my sack for a reasonable fee, 3 hour minimum) because "working girls are honest and hard-working and take care of the needs of men they don't know or hardly know(if he is a regular) and this makes them the saviours of men. Imagine a first-world nation with no women willing to drop the mind games along with their linen for a few bucks to a man that is willing to pay; the streets would be teeming with rapists and murderers of women and I will not accept either. Working girls are not just saving potential rapists/murderers of women from themselves, they are saving men like me from going active and clearing the streets of such monsters, thereby saving me from becoming a monster to destroy that which I hate the most. Make any sense? The woman looking for the house, car, cottage in the woods, 2.5 kids plus savings and retirement package is the worst sort of whore because she is the biggest f***ing liar to herself primarily and everyone around her because she pretends she isn't selling her ass to get those things. The difference between the working girls that I service(quite well and often in fact, their orgasm is my art) and the "married/respectable woman is that the working girl is giving up sex for a few hundred or more and the plastic liar/c*nt is getting everything she wants for hardly any sex or none at all(usually after marriage or the first kid arrives) - a working girl will keep herself fit and clean for a decade and longer whereas as soon as most women get married to a man with money, they let themselves go in the most horrific way and then bitch and complain about how uselss there man/men are with their GFs while filing their nails sitting on the ever-growing-asses over a few buckets of Hagen-Daas and many bottles of red wine. For the guy that posted, I suggest you do this; stop trying to find a girlfriend and instead improve yourself and then learn about the erogenous zones on a woman and learn techniques to make them reach intense climax at your hands and then go and find some working girls to ply your craft on. They will love you for it without the hindrance of "love" and all of the traps and strings that go with that and they will take care of you financially and sexually
i agree with you, I live in latin America an you see that hunt for money sh*t in about every woman(or a green card) heck my uncle that is a banker married one and a girl I went to high school already had her sugar daddy in the pocket! sadly its a f***ed up world an part of me is dead because of the times those bitches have used me to "perfect their technique", I have hope but maybe because I am young and still idealistic but any ways I have taken your advice and thanks!
Thats how chicks are today dude. All women care about today is your jawline, your 6pack and your bank account. The average guy doesn't stand a chance. They all think they deserve "The Bachelor"
So true. I went on a date with a gal and she asked what kind of vehicle I drive, it wasn't good enough for her and I was toast. And no it wasn't a piece of junk. Talk about guys being shallow and caring what a woman looks like. Many women want it all or none.
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Shooting Sleeve Heads can be frustrating. Some times I'm able to get a shot I can live with after only 3 or 4 tries using my 10-second timer and tripod. Then there are the times like this shoot when I need so many takes I lose count before I'm able to get a shot I can live with (You can tell from my expression that I'm not too happy with my ability to visualize where I need to place the album).
The photo isn't worthy of Carlos' work, but the record album is "Santana's Greatest Hits," an album Carlos might like. It's the thought that counts…right Carlos?
Canon EOS 350D camera with a Sigma AF 18-200mm DC OS Zoom lens
Picnik Black and White selective color effect
14 March 2011
Thanks to Zapata Juan P. for the spotlight.
In the Sleeve Heads photo essay.
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Debrah Leonard (Deleted) gave props (16 Mar 2011):
here's my critique: blowing the heads off jpg, RAD tribute to Carlos! Hell, yeah!
Regenia Brabham gave props (16 Mar 2011):
Santana rocks, Carlos rocks, this sleeve image rocks, you rock. a lot of rockin' going on.
Carol Arntsen Masiak gave props (16 Mar 2011):
rocking our JPG world...and love Santana!
Rhio9 (Rhio9) (Deleted) said (16 Mar 2011):
looks perfect to me....you know, you could use a mirror.
Maria Mutch (Deleted) gave props (16 Mar 2011):
awesome! I love this.
elfriede fulda gave props (16 Mar 2011):
I have to say this is amazing, I keep looking, at how perfectly you got that hand in the right place, the contrast is fabulous, AND, an excellent tribute to our friend Carlos
Steve Baker gave props (16 Mar 2011):
Good stuff. On all levels.
peggy gardner gave props (16 Mar 2011):
you are the king of sleeve heads. excellent dedication.
MªTeresa Barreda Royo gave props (16 Mar 2011):
Viva Santana !!!!!
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Kathleen Mercado (Deleted) said (16 Mar 2011):
LOL! You look like you are going to pull an Ozzy!
Very cool!
Nicole DeVita gave props (16 Mar 2011):
Love Santana!!! Excellent tribute!!!
Andrea Petersen gave props (16 Mar 2011):
I think you placed it in the right place..where the wings of the eagle and your shoulders line up together..John, a bird brained thought that came to my mind is to attach artificial wings to your shoulders...LOL:) ..Scratch that thought:) I am so bad at critiques:).
Steven Schutz gave props (16 Mar 2011):
To endeavor again and again speaks plenty for the character of the one undertaking said endeavor. The b&w married with the color is MOST EXCELLENT...This album by Santana is GREAT....what a shot....BRAVO BRAVO!!!...
Leslie Hunziker gave props (16 Mar 2011):
sleeve head superiority!
Carol Holmes gave props (16 Mar 2011):
Excellent, John!
Susan Littlefield gave props (16 Mar 2011):
But you sure nailed it!! Excellent!!
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Bruce Miller (Deleted) gave props (16 Mar 2011):
OMG this is brilliant
Camera Junkie gave props (16 Mar 2011):
Awesomely intense!
Jüri Vissak gave props (16 Mar 2011):
Very creative! Well done.
Judy and Wayne Wanamaker gave props (16 Mar 2011):
You got it right, John! Persistence usually pays off! This is so creative, and reflects your great imagination! Superb work!
Donna Mullins gave props (16 Mar 2011):
look on your face is priceless! love the sleeves. hope to maybe see Elton?
Carlo Pagan gave props (16 Mar 2011):
Excellent shot, great Santana.
dp * said (16 Mar 2011):
Thanks for hanging in there, great job on placement and I feel the selective color works well to help the placement. Cool !
Carlos Aviles said (17 Mar 2011):
The whole series is amazing. Very creative and is very well done
eithne mythen gave props (17 Mar 2011):
Gosh that is an amazing piece of work, bravo..
misha otaared gave props (17 Mar 2011):
truly great work.
Chris Jennings gave props (17 Mar 2011):
I think this is brilliant, the very best of a fine series. So cleverr. Wow!
Ronnie Ginnever gave props (18 Mar 2011):
John, if this is an image of what resides inside you, it's marvelous.
Patty Gross (Deleted) gave props (18 Mar 2011):
Mesmerizing, captivating, creative......outstanding photograph!!!
Ruzanna Shortstuffyan gave props (18 Mar 2011):
very creative :) great shot
Ioana Caravan gave props (20 Mar 2011):
Great technique!
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Litz Go gave props (23 Mar 2011):
friggin' hot, Mr. Birthday Boy!
Massimo Bardelli gave props (26 Mar 2011):
Very beautiful comp!
Lanis Rossi gave props (28 Mar 2011):
Super Creative!
Shirley Valencia gave props (31 Mar 2011):
This is fantastic!! The emotion on your face is what makes it an outstanding photo.... I think one of these shots should be published.......need a theme
Linda Houghton gave props (23 Apr 2011):
I DON'T know how I missed this but I LOVE IT!!!
Jon Helgason said (8 Jun 2011):
wow, what can I say but hmmmmmmmmmmmm?
Paperini Renato gave props (7 Aug 2011):
Absolutely fantastic!!!
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BRISTOL, Va. — Haskel Louis Pierce, age 93, of Bristol, VA, passed away Monday, December 5, 2011, at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, VA.
He was born June 15, 1918, in Bluff City, TN, a son of the late Landon and Sally Blevins Pierce. Haskel worked for Raytheon Industries and was a member of North Bristol Baptist Church. He was a US Army Veteran, serving in WWII.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Pauline Pierce; and his son, Haskel Mark Pierce.
Survivors include: Son: William Dennis Pierce and wife, Joan; Grandchildren: Emily Rector and husband, Richard, Todd Pierce and wife, Suzette, Stephanie White and husband, Andy, and Damon Pierce; Six Great-Grandchildren; Niece: Carolyn Anderson.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at 3:00 PM in the Mountain View Cemetery with the Honor Guard Chaplain officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Bristol VFW Honor Guard.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospice Care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to James H. Quillen VA Medical Center at VAMC-CLC1, Mountain Home, TN 37684.
Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home, 630 Locust St., PO Box 324, Bristol, TN 37620. 423-968-2111


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By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, July 29, 2004 The Air Force is hosting an experiment at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., through Aug. 5 to test capabilities that may help win the war on terrorism.
The Joint Expeditionary Force Experiment 2004 is the fifth in a series of such experiments that test new technology, concepts and procedures to give combined air- and space-operations centers an added edge.
Previous years' experiments validated new technologies and concepts and quickly placed them into air-operations centers. Many concepts pioneered in these experiments proved themselves in combat over Afghanistan and Iraq, said Air Force Lt. Gen. William T. Hobbins, deputy chief of staff for warfighting integration.
The general commanded the 2002 experiment. The changes initiated then allowed members of air-operations centers to quickly transfer information among all nodes in the system. The improvements shortened the time it took to get information from the ground to aircraft.
Now the service is working on capabilities suggested by experiences in operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Improving communications, improving intelligence dissemination and giving total battlespace awareness are at the heart of the experiment, said Air Force Lt. Gen. Bruce Carlson, 8th Air Force commander and the chief of this year's experiment.
This year, the Army is playing a large part in the experiment. The Army and Air Force are cooperating on the Army Close Air Support/Situational Awareness program. Officials hope this will help reduce instances of fratricide, both from Army air defense and from Air Force close-air support.
Cooperation among services is typical. The combined air and space operations center contains Air Force, Navy and Marine personnel.
The CAOC, as it is called, ran the air war over Iraq -- sending air-tasking orders to any number of U.S. and allied aircraft. This year's experiment stressed the fact that allies will be a part of any operation.
Personnel from Britain, Canada and Australia are integral to the experiment, Carlson said. They are cleared for all aspects of the experiment and will take part in the after-action review. "We want to make sure they take back these lessons to their leaders," Carlson said.
In addition to the Army Close Air Support/Situational Awareness program, other aspects being tested are:
Others that will be tested include the Battle Control Center, the Joint Synchronized Common Operational Planning Environment, the Visualization of Expeditionary Sites Tool, the Satellite Interference Response System, Effects- based Operations/Predictive Battlespace Awareness Prototype, and Project Suter III.


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The Memory Clinic 1501 McPherson Mt. Vernon, IL 62864(618) 899-4518 • Fax Referrals to 618-242-6107Contact: Valerie Duff, MSW, LCSW - Coordinator
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In partnership with the SIU School of Medicine's Center for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders, the purpose of the specialty clinic is to diagnose, evaluate and treat memory disorders, and to provide support services to the patient and family.
Services will be conducted in a team approach by Dr. H. Goff Thompson and Valerie Duff, MSW, LCSW. Dr. Thompson is Board Certified in Geriatrics and has more than 50 years experience practicing medicine in the Mt. Vernon Community.
The Day of Your EvaluationThe Memory Clinic provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation that is divided into two appointments. During the first appointment, a Masters-Level social worker completes the following state-approved cognitive screening tool with the patient:
- Mini Mental State Exam
- Short Blessed Test
- Clock Drawing Test
- Word Fluency Test
- Clinical Dementia Rating Scale
- Neuropsychiatric Inventory
- Geriatric Depression Scale
During the second appointment, these results, along with lab work and a CT of the head are reviewed by Dr. H. Goff Thompson, M.D. Dr. Thompson discusses the results of the test with the patient and the family and provides a diagnosis. The patient and family receive an individualized care plan.
Reassessment and AssistanceThe Memory Clinic provides follow-up examinations every year, as needed, to track changes if a progressive disease, such as Alzheimer's, is diagnosed. Social workers are available to discuss changes in living conditions and social resources as the disease causes changes in the lives of the patient and the family.


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Islanders players hold closed-door meeting after ninth straight loss
Dec 8, 2013, 10:44 AM EDT
After the New York Islanders lost their eighth straight game, captain John Tavares called on his teammates to have more pride.
"We're not earning it," Tavares said at the time.
So what are they saying after their 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings?
The players held a closed-door meeting after dropping their ninth consecutive contest to give each of them an opportunity to speak to the group, according to Newsday. But after going so long without a win, is there really anything that's been left unsaid?
"It's a broken record right now," defenseman Matt Carkner said.
Islanders coach Jack Capuano, whose job might be on the line, suggested that the team's top line needs to step up and shoot more. He also pointed to their anemic effort with the man advantage as one of the causes for their latest loss.
Meanwhile the team is now 10 points out of a playoff spot, which leaves them with a 0.4% chance of advancing to the postseason, according to Sports Club Stats.
- missthemexpos - Dec 8, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Overheard from outside the closed door was something to the effect of " WE #@%$#@& SUCK"
- c9castine - Dec 9, 2013 at 1:16 AM
dunno what took them so long wow what a terrible hockey club right now.
- bagjr387 - Dec 8, 2013 at 11:38 AM
Well hopefully Vanek is happy he is not on a bad team anymore….
- 19to77 - Dec 8, 2013 at 12:55 PM
God. They gave up Matt Moulson, a core player on the team, and two high draft picks to watch Vanek leave at the trade deadline. What an awful move that was.
- c9castine - Dec 9, 2013 at 1:15 AM
yeah I'm not trying to be the "yeah i told you so" guy but yeah, i said it at the time. terrible move. moulson was clutch always.
i was really convinced when i watched him taking a stupid slashing penalty against the Pens when his team was up a goal and let the Pens tie it. He even laughed about it while in the box. And then he got his pocket picked inside his own blue line that led to the game winner by Sid.
- allday420ap - Dec 8, 2013 at 11:59 AM
You know its serious when they "close doors"
- sjsharks66 - Dec 8, 2013 at 12:27 PM
In the words of Bob Barker, "Laviolette COME ON DOWN!".
- jl9830 - Dec 8, 2013 at 2:38 PM
This has to be the end for Capuano. He could be the worst coach in the NHL right now. He's a very nice person, and the team seemed to respond well to him last year, but he simply doesn't know the game well enough to be a good coach.
His mismanagement of the lineup this year is indefensible. Rookie Brock Nelson, using regular and advanced stats, is one of the best forwards the Islanders have, yet he is the healthy scratch every night (last night notwithstanding). When they called up Calvin De Haan, that was great, but why did Matt Donovan go down instead of placing Martinek, the worst player in the NHL, on waivers? That could be Snow too, but knowing Capuano, he wants his "veteran guys." Capuano changes the line combinations every game not based on any type of analysis, but on his gut. What this does is never allows guys like Bailey and Grabner the opportunity to get comfortable. And speaking of Bailey, how he plays every night and Nelson doesn't is a fireable offense.
If I have to see another loss, and then hear Capuano say they played "smaht and hahd," I'm done watching until he's gone. Snow deserves a lot of blame for this season too, but Capuano simply isn't an NHL coach, and he should have been gone yesterday.
- jl9830 - Dec 8, 2013 at 2:39 PM
This is failing to mention that the fourth line gets almost as much ice time as the first line on most nights!! He just rolls the lines in order, ignoring situations, o-zone vs. d-zone starts, etc. In no way should Matt Martin and Casey Cizikas be rivaling John Tavares in ice time per game. But, that's Capuano for you!
- cybernetikghost - Dec 8, 2013 at 3:53 PM
I think the biggest surprise is that they are only 10 points out of a playoff spot. Get the right combinations of wins and losses of teams above them and they are in. 0.4% chance seems a bit low…
- nothanksimdriving123 - Dec 8, 2013 at 4:26 PM
Hey, he's had plenty of time off… Is Bossy's back feeling better yet?
- vbcaps - Dec 8, 2013 at 5:51 PM
Think Snow wishes he could take that Vanek trade back ??
- tjvalley - Dec 8, 2013 at 6:12 PM
The best thing about the Vanek deal is that at the trade deadline Vanek has more selling power then moulson.
- ron05342 - Dec 9, 2013 at 12:27 AM
Was at the game and the Islanders were never really in it. They had a couple of not-so-clean breakaways, but could not convert, and they had little else going for them.
I'm not sure if its the Kings' stifling defense, or the Islanders' ineptitude on offense (more likely a combination of both). In any event, this one was a real snooze-fest.
- flash8910 - Dec 9, 2013 at 7:36 PM
They ended the meeting by chanting "we're in the East."
With 21 points, they are 10 points behind Carolina and New York Rangers for 3rd place in the weak Metro division.
If they were in the West, they would be looking up at Vancouver with 39 points, and they could just trade the entire team now.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M.— The New Mexico State Cross Country men's and women's teams performed well during the Texas Tech-NM State-UTEP Triangular to begin the 2014 season in Ruidoso.
The women's team finished second overall as senior Diana Hawk placed third overall with a time of 17:48.60 for three miles. Megan McNally finished seventh with an 18:40.60 time.
Freshman Crissey Amberg placed ninth against UTEP and Texas Tech with a time of 18:50.90, while sister Cassey Amberg finished 11th (18:56.30) followed by Mikayla Pulliam at 13th (19:15.70).
"Overall we had a strong freshman performance as a women's team. Our veterans did what they do best," assistant coach Christopher Huff said. "Diana Hawk ran close to 14 seconds faster than she did last year, which is a great improvement. Our freshman really performed well and stepped up, being three-fifths of our team."
The men's team concluded the first meet of the season with a third overall finish. NM State was led by senior Hab Rubio at fourth overall and a time of 21:11.30 for four miles.
Freshman Jerme Santistevan finished seventh at a time of 21:19.30. Nathan Starr finished 12th (21:41.60), Tyler Forde at 14th (22:12.10) followed by Evan Bekes at 15th (22:18.20) during the Triangular.
"Our lead runner Rubio ran very well with a good and smart race placing among Texas Tech and UTEP's top runners," Huff said. "Our freshman really came into play as well. Santistevan was right there as a true freshman and Forde followed right behind. The team was balanced across the board."
The Aggies travel to Albuquerque to compete in the UNM Lobo Invitational on Sept. 6.


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The family's gathered together and swarmed around the Christmas tree
and even Grandpa Elmer has shaken and rattled the gifts ,you see.
The ham has been glazed to perfection and Mama calls us to the table
but Uncle Fred is floating in eggnog;as for getting up he's just not able!
Grandma's disgusted the young-uns;she pinches the cheeks right off each kid.
Auntie Midge has much to say about the neighbors's secrets they've hid.
Cousin Joe shows up with his girlfriend,a stripper from the local club
and while the family finds their seats,Daddy stumbles home from the pub.
Across from the stuffing and mashed potatoes Mama shoots him a nasty stare.
If looks could kill he'd be dead as a doorknob but Daddy doesn't seem to care.
We bow our heads now to say grace;I look at all the faces dear.
I'm grateful for each wacky one and that Christmas just comes once a year!
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PORT HENRY There was no fire, but it was an emergency so the Port Henry Fire Department decided to help. Realizing the Moriah food pantry is low on supplies, firefighters just completed a fundraising activity and plan a food drive. During the departments annual pig roast Oct. 7, firefighters held a 50-50 raffle to benefit the local food shelf. It netted $542 when the winner, Becky Blaise of Crown Point, decided to donate her winnings, according to Chief George Daly. Joanne Podres of the food pantry accepted the donation. We had a very successful roast and it was a pleasure to help out the food pantry, Daly said. Also making a donation that day was the band Loose Monkey, who performed for free. We are very grateful for those that turned out to support our effort and equally pleased that we are able to help those less fortunate, said Jim Hughes, 2nd assistant chief of the PHFD. Our community has been tremendously generous to our department. In turn, the officers and members decided it this would be another way of giving back to our community. And Port Henry firefighters arent done. They are planning a food drive for the Moriah pantry in conjunction with their annual Santa Claus Run in December. We will be working closely with the food pantry in advance of this date and we will be communicating to the public where the needs are in terms of food with the goal of building up their inventory, Hughes said. The plight of the Moriah food pantry came to light when Sue Morse of the local charity made an appeal for donations during the Sept. 11 Moriah town board meeting. In a letter to trustees, Morse explained 50 families a month are using the food pantry, an increase from past years. That number is expected to increase with the arrival of cold weather, which forces many families to choose between paying for heat or food. The Moriah food pantry needs non-perishable food and cash donations. Monetary contributions can be mailed to the Moriah Food Pantry, 15 Maple Lane, Mineville 12956. Pantry officials are also now placing collection boxes for non-perishable food items at local businesses and at the town hall at 14 Park Place in Port Henry. People who have questions or who would like to make donations can call Morse at 942-3386 or Diane Redmond at 546-3378.
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Crystal Crystal Body Deodorant Stick
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78% would repurchase
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INGREDIENTSammonium salts (natural mineral salts). 9.14.09
on 7/2/2009 2:28:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Red, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I haven't been using this product for a terribly long time, but I've found that, while it doesn't irritate my skin as some other people have mentioned, it doesn't always work that well. I don't know why, but some days it works like a charm, and others, it just doesn't. It's weird because it doesn't seem to matter how much I perspire- I have worn it on very hot days and I've been fine- so I'm kind of baffled. Anyway, it lasts a long time, it is fragrance free which I always prefer, and I just think it's kind of cool. If only it worked 100% of the time though!
on 6/22/2009 10:18:00 AM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
I just wanted to mention in advance that I have some sensitivity issues with this product which is the only reason I took off a lippie.
Other than that, this product is nothing short of amazing. I don't like the idea of plugging up my sweat glands with a plasticky slick of anti-perspirant, so I was excited to read that this product actually works. And a I discovered, it works much BETTER than any deodorant I have ever used. I put this on right after my morning shower and regardless of how hot it is during the day, my underarms smell like nothing - and I mean absolutely nothing - at the end of the day.
As I mentioned though, I do have sensitive skin so after a few days I usually have to take a break from it.
on 6/18/2009 6:45:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Dark, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Curly, Fine
Eyes: Brown
This stuff is the best! I have seen this in the stores for years but always looked over it thinking nothing of it. But now, I am very interested in going organic/natural with all of my beauty products and toiletries and I made my move.
At first I was hesitant because regular deodorants/antiperspirants usually do not work for me. The only one that has been working for me for years is Mitchum. But then I was realizing how bad regular deodorant is for my body on top of how un-natural it is to prevent myself from sweating and bought the crystal stick! It is easy to use and does not sting after I shave which is a plus. I have not had an issue with my underarm being sticky either and I swipe under each arm about 10 times. I have not had any issue with the stick smelling either because I only apply to clean skin. I find that the price is right if it can last around a year. And even if it doesn't, I will still be satisfied buying one twice a year. The pros is my opinion out ways the cons. The only reason I will ever where an antiperspirant is if I do not want to "pit out" a nice shirt one day:P
on 6/18/2009 2:23:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Green
I bought this after because any type of regular deodorant/anti-antiperspirant (like lady speedstick, ect) causes my skin to become very itchy beyond belief, peel and they become very inflamed and irritated. I went to the store, asked for help and this is what I was recommended. I was skeptical of it at first, because I am terrified of having body odor but to my surprise this product is wonderful. It may take a little more effort to apply than using a regular deodorant, but if your skin does the same as mine did it is really worth the extra effort. I don't have any irritation or peeling, and most important of all I DO NOT get body odor and it doesn't feel like you have anything on at all. Just make sure you apply it to CLEAN skin, and you MUST apply it wet or it will not work.
This is really worth it, even just to try it out.
on 6/10/2009 4:48:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Doesnt smell pretty, but does make me not smell bad. And it doesn't freak me out to use it. So I will keep buying it.
on 5/26/2009 10:39:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I've been using this to treat acne after reading a post about it on acne.org. It seems to be working very well so far! Apparently the mineral salts in the deodorant stick kill the bacteria on skin that causes acne. I just apply it after I wash my face at night. It hasn't dried my skin out at all, but it was very oily to begin with. Anyone with stubborn acne should give this a try (not as a preventative, but a treatment). I found the crystal at Walgreens. It's all natural so I would much rather use it than any harsh chemicals.
UPDATE: This was too irritating to use on my face but it seems to be working for my chest and back.
on 5/21/2009 6:34:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Oily, Olive, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
I don't use this stuff but one time when I couldn't find my deodorant I used it cause my sister uses it and I was pleasantly surprised! It acted almost like an anti-persperant without the harmful ingredients. Kept me from smelling, without adding any perfume. I imagine it would be great for sensitive girls since it's so natural and perfume free etc. If you're having a hard time with anti-persperants, give this a try.
on 5/12/2009 10:16:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I have always had trouble finding the right deodorant because I am allergic to most. The all tend to cause my arm pits to burn or break out in little bumpies. I've even tried going with out deodorant because I think the body is meant to perspire and regular sticks prevent that. SO..I was pleased to discover this product a few weeks ago. I love it. It allows my arm pits to sweat but prevents them from smelling. And it lasts all day.Yay!
on 4/27/2009 11:07:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
After being let down by Tom's of Maine and other natural deodorants, I had no hope for this. When I saw that it was not scented, I definitely thought it wouldn't work. Shockingly, it works. You need to start off clean, wet the crystal and rub it under your arms using many more strokes than you would with a regular deodorant. I do it 100x but really fast so the whole thing only takes a few minutes. I was waiting for summer to review this but even when I am out sweating in the sun it works.
I am constantly checking to make sure this is still working during the days and it has not let me down yet. Even though this works great, I might use a regular deoderant if I was going to go out dancing all night. Maybe if it was scented I would be even more confident in it.
on 4/27/2009 12:39:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Red, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
This is pretty much the best thing out there for going natural with deodarant. All it is made up of, is salt. All natural and no harsh chemicals. These are BIG in Europe and pretty much all they use. If you sweat a lot, It really wont control your sweating but it will control BO. I have used them off and on and had days were I felt nothing but stickiness and other days were it seemed to work fine. It's a love/hate relationship for me. I don't sweat a lot so it seems to be ok. But I HATE the sticky feeling! So I apply powder over it. Sort of defeats the purpose of clogging the pores, but if you use lotions, sunscreens, self tanners, etc you are already clogging your pores anyways. it's pretty much hard to avoid. I just like the fact that it doesn't contain chemicals. My hubby uses one all the time and swears by it and he's a man and sweats ALOT! And I rarely smell BO. So, there ya go!
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