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Angel Eyes
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Review: Nice Place & Variety of products. But prices are quite ridiculous, (more than in europe) of course the fact of being the only organic store in P.C. they go from it... Anyways, i have to go there when im there ;)
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church window
only the congregation is missing
only the congregation is missing
wow! It really is! amazing!
It does look like a church! Nice work!
Organic architecture?
There in Heaven...
Amazing work...
Amazing work...
Thanks, I spent some tme getting it right for example the camera is about 1 foot off the ground.
would love to walk down a path such as this...great capture...
Very unique picture. You have a enjoyable gallery. A pleasure to browse through.
Wow! That looks amazing. It looks like a fractal image.
It's maybe due to the low camera angle and the maximum depth of field setting I used.
I need to mess with the depth of field settings on my new camera. I really like the look of that.
c'est encore devenu plus beau qu'avant !
De toute beauté !
question: Où est-ce?
Je dirais... Aix les Bains?
I'm somewhat surprised no one else has asked, so let me in on the secret, please; what sort of trees are these?
These are called plane trees in English, member of the family Platanaceae.
They are everywhere in France in parks and along many roadways.
They are everywhere in France in parks and along many roadways.
I love walking down these. And France has them by the dozens. We have a few in Scotland and at night it's like driving up to Batman's house.
That's right. Sometimes country roads are lined with plane trees like tunnels.
It's quite pleasant on a hot summer day
It's quite pleasant on a hot summer day
Haha wow, this is so cool!
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My computer seems alright but when I play games they will flicker white across the screen and some games will even crash immediately after starting it. I only have this problem with games that require high graphics settings. I noticed the white flicker in games like Minecraft but it's barely noticeable so it's not a problem. The white flickering started randomly while I was playing.
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The showcase of last week's class was one of Mexico's most famous and delicious moles, the Poblano, which originated in the kitchen of the Convent of Santa Rosa, in Puebla. After seeing how much guests enjoyed it, I can't wait to share it with you.
I know, the word Mole sounds exciting to eat yet intimidating to prepare. As the root of the word describes, from the náhuatl mulli, Mole is a thick sauce or paste made by grinding ingredients together in a molcajete or communal mill. A food processor works as well. This sauce can be thinned out with broth or water when ready to use.
The Poblano with its long ingredients list and its laborious process, is not the best way to introduce Moles. There are some simple Moles with no more than 4 or 5 ingredients that are easier to prepare and just as tasty.
But here I am! I adore the Poblano and I know you will too…
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This cake is a treat. What's more, being flourless, it is perfect for both gluten free eaters and the coming Passover week.
As a fan of marzipan this cake feels like a fluffy, smooth, tasty piece of marzipan that has turned into a cake to become a bigger, lighter and longer lasting version of itself. It can be served as a dessert, with some whipped cream on top. If you are lucky to have some leftover, it makes for a decadent breakfast with a side of berries and some hot coffee or tea.
The recipe comes from the Mexican convent of San Jerónimo, where Mexico's most famous nun Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was settled. It dates to the late 1600's. Spanish nuns who came to help establish the different convents, had an indomitable sweet tooth, which paired with Mexico's exotic ingredients, made for some of the country's dearest and sweetest desserts. Centuries later, these desserts are staples in Mexico's kitchens.
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Pastel de Tres Leches or Three Milk's Cake, is one of the most, if not the most popular and sold cake throughout Mexico. It is also amongst the most requested recipes I have been asked for after Pickled Jalapeños and Piggie cookies. So dear readers, I am sorry it has taken this long but here it goes! I promise to get to the other requests, which I love getting on your emails, as soon as possible.
Tres Leches is a sweet, practically wet, homey cake. Its base is a vanilla sponge cake, completely soaked in a sauce traditionally made with three kinds of milk: La Lechera sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk and regular milk. Some versions substitute regular milk with heavy cream. The cake will sometimes have a topping like fresh whipped cream, which I seriously consider of utmost necessity. Sometimes the topping turns out to be meringue or even chocolate ganache.
Growing up in Mexico City, there was a bakery called La Gran Via, which sold such delicious Tres Leches that even though it was far from home, we used to drive many Sundays to get one. These days La Gran Via has become a large chain store of bakeries… it has been years since I have eaten one of their cakes. This recipe, is as close as I get to my nostalgic memories.
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Remember COM+? Well, it is still around, and, in the days of WCF, it still usefull in certain scenarios, mostly because of the services COM+ offers OOTB (transactions, synchronization, object pooling, etc). For those of you that don't know how, I'm gonna demonstrate how you can expose an ordinary .NET class into both a COM+ component and a regular WCF service. Make sure you have Windows SDK 6.x or greater installed.
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Everything seem to be.....as it is since I last visited 5 yrs ago. The lobby, the pool... Wangi Melati coffee house.I thought after all these years there should have some changes and I was wrong.
This place still has its charm somehow. Forget the town area. Take a slow walk around the hotel, the garden, the pool, the beach area and to the kelong and back to the lobby for a drink. Read a book, access the internet with their free WIFI at the lobby, have your legs massage or go for the 60mins spa package.
The only thing I cannot stand is the strong cigarette smell when I step into the room. I think it's time for the hotel management to consider a major facelift in order to attract/retain its customers hopefully when I return again the next time.
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Donald's Lucky DayDonald's Lucky Day (1939) - Donald Duck Theatrical Cartoon Series by Dave Koch
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- Donald Duck Theatrical Cartoon Series
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Counter (2007) Short Film
Watch the short film Counter.
A troubled accountant inherits a mysterious counter that counts for no apparent reason. Desperate to know its purpose, he begins to question everything he does in his drab, daily routine, and is soon drawn into an obsessive and life-changing search for meaning.
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7 min 1 sec Duration
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- Posted: January 28, 2011
- Director: Michael Noonan
- Writer: Michael Noonan
- Studio: Independent
- Release: February 20, 2007
- Cast: Christopher Sommers, Kat Henry, Catherine Glavicic
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Arthur Kirkland sat on the couch, his legs crossed, reading the newspaper. He was enjoying the somewhat peace and quiet that was going on in the house. Alfred was sleeping in the arm chair, quietly snoring and probably dreaming about hamburgers. This gave Arthur some time to himself. However, he felt something was missing.
As much as Arthur loved keeping to himself once in awhile, he always knew that he couldn't be happy without his one love; [First Name] [Last Name]. He loved everything about her. The wonderful smile she greeted him with every morning, the beautiful look in her [e/c] eyes, the way her [h/c] locks glimmered in the sun, and who could forget the adorable giggle she had? She was Arthur's everything, and he enjoyed every moment of his day when it was spent with her.
That particular day, Arthur hadn't been up early enough to wish [Name] good luck on her way to work. He was afraid that it would upset her as much as it upset himself. He felt as if not seeing his girlfriend off in the morning was a horrible crime. Arthur was always the one to be a kind gentleman.
He checked his watch. [Name] should be home by now... Arthur thought to himself.
He glanced over his newspaper to see out the window. It was pouring outside. His calm and peaceful mood turned into complete worry and despair. What if [Name] wasn't okay? What if she was hurt or something even more horrible?
Suddenly, Arthur heard the unlocking sound of the front door. He put down his newspaper to see [Name] standing in the doorway. She stripped herself of her raincoat and boots. Her face didn't show any spark of happiness whatsoever.
"Good afternoon, love." Arthur greeted her with a smile. "How was your day at work?"
She didn't say anything. She slammed the front door and headed up the stairway.
The slammed door made Alfred awake with quite a fright. "What the hell was that?!"
"It was the door slamming, you frog. And [Name] doesn't seem too happy…"
"Well, she interrupted my amazing dream about marrying a hamburger!" Alfred complained as he curled up into his previous position in the armchair. Arthur glared at the country and arose off the couch to find out exactly what was wrong with [Name].
Arthur headed towards [Name]'s bedroom. Before knocking, however, he put his ear up against the door. He could hear terrible sounding sniffles and sobs. He hesitantly
knocked on the door.
"[Name], can I come in, love?"
She answered with a very choked up, "Yes."
Arthur opened the door to see [Name] curled up at the foot of her bed, bawling hysterically. She was definitely upset. Her face was red as she was attempting to wipe most of the tears away. There were so many coming that it didn't do much good.
As soon as she saw Arthur, she sat upright. She attempted to stifle her whimpering sounds, hoping that he wouldn't notice.
It was obviously that he did notice.
"What's wrong, love?" He asked in his usual, caring tone. He sat next to [Name] on her bed, wrapping an arm around her shoulder. "Did someone give you trouble at work."
[Name] was a fashion designer. Arthur remembered back to the countless times when she would come home in a depressed mood because of coworkers sabotaging her designs or bullying her. She was such a sweet person that she couldn't help but take things to heart.
Arthur handed [Name] a tissue so that she could gain some composure before explaining.
She wiped most of the tears off her face and blew her nose. "I presented my new design today, and my boss… she yelled at me about how completely awful it was… and in front of everyone, too! Now everyone hates me and all of my designs!"
"It's okay, love. It doesn't matter what other people thinks, it just matters about what you think of yourself." Arthur gently kissed her nose, which brought out her trademark smile. "You should be proud of the work that you do, because you worked so hard on your designs."
"B-But…" [Name] hopelessly stammered, "How will I ever become a famous fashion designer if no one else likes my work?"
Arthur picked her up, sitting her carefully on his lap. He then hugged her tightly. "It doesn't matter about those few people at work. Everyone else, including me, loves your designs. Besides, even if you don't become a famous fashion designer… you still have me, love."
[Name] sniffled as tears began to pour down her face. This time, however, they were happy tears. She hugged him tightly around the waist.
"I love you, Arthur."
"I love you too, [Name]."
England x Reader - You Can Get Me by xTanukiWatch
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Okay, so this is for 's contest. ^^
It's a songfic based off of Melancholy Hill by Gorillaz. I love this song, and I feel that I understand it really well, so I figured why not?
Here's a link to the contest, if you wanna join: [link]
P.S. This is the first hetalia reader insert that I've actually posted, so sorry if they're OC. I didn't mean to, I swear.
It's a songfic based off of Melancholy Hill by Gorillaz. I love this song, and I feel that I understand it really well, so I figured why not?
Here's a link to the contest, if you wanna join: [link]
P.S. This is the first hetalia reader insert that I've actually posted, so sorry if they're OC. I didn't mean to, I swear.
Reading the title, I just knew it was "Melancholy Hill" by Gorillas related. I am so ecstatic! My second fic I read with this song ( This and a Romano x Reader) The song is so lovely and 2D is so cute~
That was so cute!!!!!
Awww yesh
Can I ask for a request
With Alfred x reader and they have a tragic past but end up loving each other?
Can I ask for a request
With Alfred x reader and they have a tragic past but end up loving each other?
This was exactly how I vision Arthur being with a woman he loves! Absolutely adorable!
Well, I'm happy I've made someones vision come true. Lol.
Thank you~ :3
Thank you~ :3
I don't know any of these randoms... i really want to know what they are...Arthur, I figured was a "UK representative", so i figured England, is a character too...sorry if i'm wrong, Google told me what Hetalia is, a manga isn't it? So What's Reader?? I really wish to know so that i can read yours and many others fanfics...
Arthur Kirkland is England, yes. Hetalia Axis powers is a manga and also an anime. This is a reader insert, meaning that 'reader' is the person reading the story, which in this case is you. You put your name in all of the [Name] sections, and it makes it seem as if you are in the story and all of it's situations.
oh wow!!! That's amazing!!! Ohk, I'll surely read this thing out.,..I used to do this with my friend very often...!! Ohk, now i get it! Arigatou!
Awwww... so cute. That is so cool that you write about homestuck, hetalia, and Gorillaz!!
I can just read minds apparently. :'3
Isn't England just so adorable with his bushy eyebrows?!
Isn't England just so adorable with his bushy eyebrows?!
I need to find Bella, use her mind force powerz
Omg i know right? And is whole i consider myself a badass attitude is so adorable <33333
Omg i know right? And is whole i consider myself a badass attitude is so adorable <33333
Aw that was really cute, but in-a-good-way sad! Also high five for Melancholy Hill! It's one of my favorite songs by them!
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!
I know right? I love the Gorillaz, and Melancholy Hill has also been my favorite from them. ^^
I know right? I love the Gorillaz, and Melancholy Hill has also been my favorite from them. ^^


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Sony Online Entertainment has announced that the long-awaited Plane of War, originally scheduled to be in the game a decade ago, has finally made its debut in EverQuest. In addition, player-designed missions have also been released in the latest game update.
- On or around April 2nd, we will be releasing the Plane of War zone. This zone was created originally for the Planes of Power expansion nearly ten years ago, but was never completed. We recently took the zone, dusted it off and put in content that was relevant to our current players and added some very nice rewards. You should be able to obtain some items that are better than what you are using now!
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Name: Nae Hyun-Ki
Year: First
Creature & Class: Demon, Hellhound
Age: 16
Age: 16
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 127 lbs.
Member type: Student
Rank: D
+ He is very active and tricky, and can be quite rude. The only social status is being around people to play jokes or scare them. Being sweet and emotional is out of the picture. If he constantly messes with you, odds are it means he likes you in some way. However, he dislikes hateful abuse and is hostile toward such people. He is defensive about his height.
+ headstone rubbing
+ church bells
+ surprising people
+ rainy days
+ running around in the dark
+ chinchillas
+ lots of pillows and blankets
+ squeaky/shiny things
+ Hellebore flowers
+ salty things
+ his tail being pulled
+ height/death jokes
+ boredom
+ pink
+ explosions
+ being close to people
+ emotional stuff
+ For most of his life, Hyun-Ki was homeschooled, since his bony tail was too hard to hide for long periods of time. His father had hellhound in him while his mother was human, and they both had good jobs so Hyun-Ki always had toys to keep himself busy. He thought his mother was the prettiest person in the world and followed her around everywhere. In the winter when he could put his tail under his thick coat or winter pants he was allowed to go outside with her to a store or parks. He would end up making a few friends while he was outside playing with other kids, but never kept a close friend. His mom didn't have many friends where they lived too, which didn't help rumors that were whispered of who they were. She always smiled though and wanted Hyun-Ki to interact with other kids. When he was about 13 he had kept contact with a girl, Ji-Na, by hanging out in the cold and writing letters to each other when he was home. One day she took him to her school after classes and showed him around. They ended up going to the chemistry lab and while she was looking through cabinets he decided to play with chemicals, and his tail fell out of his coat. She came back right as he added something else, and it exploded in front of them, glass shards cracking the end of his tail, and making shallow wounds in both of them. His mom was looking for him and found the two soon after, but not before a school teacher did, and Hyun-Ki was not allowed to stay outside as much anymore, also having to stop being with Ji-Na, her mother hearing about the event and forbidding their friendship. One day he got something in the mail, a Hellebore with a small note attached saying 'friends forever' and her initials. The next time he was allowed to be around others was when his parents found BlackGale Academy, which he had mixed feelings about.
+ his tail is made up of bones
+ he has four fangs, two on top and bottom
+ he is slightly more than average in strength
+ in terms of attraction, bi/omni
Hyun-Ki is a F-Rank
Current points 0
1000 more till E-Rank
Yodels I love your character
Oh an welcome to the club dear hope you enjoy
(whispers if you have a skype just sent it to me and I can add you to the skype group)
Hallo thanks so much
I'm glad to be a part of it, ty ^-^
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Omg, hes so cute~ <3
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sorry that we are revamping at the moment..i hope we can settle everything right so that you can apply again ;D
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and i found your bby he's a cutie pie
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LOL ohgawd. he'd probably be like what is this you're doing? :l
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I have tried the baths which I do almost every night and have tried a little cereal. My baby is 2 mo old.
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we had to go back to swaddling at about 3 months. she still fussed a little bit at first but then she was out for the night (8p-5a). i have just recently started putting her down without it and she will be 6 months old on the 7th.
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Just a warning, cereal actually made my LO sleep worse. Since their little tummies are still "learning how to digest" the cereal can have the opposite effect. Two months is still pretty young and most babies are sleeping through the night yet.
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He will do it when he is ready. My DD didn't start sleeping through the night until she was 3 months.
Cereal seemed to have the opposite affect on my DS as well. We started at about 3 months because of his reflux, but we've since stopped since it seemed to cause him more discomfort then good. He's now 4 months and most nights will sleep through. 2 months is still very young to be sleeping through, I would just give it a little more time and as they become more mature they develop the skill of sleeping longer. Good luck!
your LO will start to more and more over time. We swaddle, and rock in a darker room with white noise. I also cluster feed at 7,8,9 so my little one if fuller. She is 12 wks on tuesday and started sleeping 9-3, then 2 weeks ago 9-445 and the last 2 nights from 845-545!
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To ballance things out a bit, here's another handsome Kamina, obviously inspired by this great artwork: [link] It's so goood, so good. I'll drink flower water when my stuff gets this cool, lol.
Pecil sketch just colored in SAI. I left all the dirt from the sketch, LIKE A MAN. YEAH
Pecil sketch just colored in SAI. I left all the dirt from the sketch, LIKE A MAN. YEAH
hey gurren lagann
Excellent bust!
Looks great! It does remind me of the anime's style at times, which is a good thing.
making the popped collar in again :3 to the extreme!! though... no popped collar is more extreme than blade or arclight their popper collars... those three could run a fashion show XD
i like the light here.
love it
love it
You're bringin some epic shit right there. Dunno if I can handle any more of this.
Ich Liebe!!!!
love the anatomy
The lighting on his cape dazzles me~
As do his muscles. And his hair. And his eyes.
And the whole picture. 8D loool
As do his muscles. And his hair. And his eyes.
And the whole picture. 8D loool
Great job on the muscle anatomy!
hell yeah! Beardorado!
Row Row Fight the Powah!!!
how interesting life just watched a great anime, and here are two minutes later I see your work!
that guys was a king amongs badasses.
The manliest man that manliness has ever seen.
Awesome job.
Awesome job.
Omg this is so awesome :,D Sexy <33333
great job on kamina!
aaahh... the most epic dude in the history of Animè... this drawing is damn good!
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Well done; I'm all for leaving that roughness from the sketch in, gives it a gritty sense of charm.
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Seafood Stew Recipe
Craving seafood? This nourishing stew from Janis Worley of Hudson, Ohio is a delicious way to baet the winter blahs. "I've yet to find anyone who hasn't fallen in love with this dish," says Janis.
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons dry red wine or chicken broth
- 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
- 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup drained canned whole baby clams
- 6 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 pound bay scallops
- 1. In a large saucepan, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine or broth, oregano, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 2. Add the clams, shrimp and scallops. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque. Yield: 2 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1-3/4 cup equals 304 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 205 mg cholesterol, 1,231 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 38 g protein.
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Wine Pairings
Light-Bodied White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
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Does anyone know any great affiliate programs that convert well because I have wasted loads of money with adwords promoting some that never convert.
Hi David,
This is the kind of question that has been asked and answered in this forum a thousand times.
Perhaps it should be answered with a counter question:
Why would anyone want to give you that kind of information?
I don't mean this insultive, but if I would know profitable affiliate programs, can you imagine reasons why I would want or why I wouldn't want to share that information with you?
I readyour last posts, an I would suggest that you might do better if you learn how to, and actually setup your own website,,,
Then , your internet, horizons open up very much more, plus you will be better able to ask valid questions an receive useful answers
Whadya know, you might be the one answering the newbies quetions :)
By the way HB, hope its going well with your new Aff program
Google AdWords is NOT an affiliate program -- it is an ad network, sharing revenue with web publishers. It is often effective because Google can often match ads to the content on a web page. However, it is often ineffective, either because Google can't find effective matching PPC ads, or because the site simply doesn't draw traffic that is inclined to click and act on advertisers' offers.
I have some web sites that "convert well" for some of my affiliate partners -- but "converting well" still means only 3% to 5% of my visitors who CLICK on a merchant link actually buy something. (I do have specific links on specific pages which generate 20% or 30% conversion rates, but they are extremely specialized and predictably have low traffic.)
When I've worked with merchants in the past (designing and launching their affiliate programs), there are almost always a few web sites that generate 10% to 20% conversion rates, though those sites inevitably have relatively low traffic. They are always highly specialized web sites that are uniquely matched to the merchant's products: for example, a well-designed web site with genuine original content about "science fiction movie posters" is likely to convert really well for MovieGoods.com (which sells movie posters). On the other hand, there are always web sites that SEEM like a perfect match, but which generate horribly low conversion rates (indeed, I saw "science fiction movie poster" sites that drove traffic to MovieGoods but never any sales).
Clickthroughs and conversions are also highly dependent on the "process" at a web site. A classic example are what I call "process web sites," in which a user goes through a fixed series of steps. For example, a survey or poll site may have a sequence of 4 pages of questions, or a web-site submission service might have a sequence of 12 pages -- very few folks are going to click away on an ad from page 2 of that series, but on the "thank you page" the conversion is likely to be extremely high (30% to 50% for some offers).
This is something I have done, and I've had very mixed results (with some of my affiliate-PPC campaigns earning 3x to 5x my investment, and others never breaking even).
The first factor here is, how well does the merchant do this job themselves? Some merchants have excellent staff (or excellent outside contractors, or excellent software) that keeps close track of the conversion rate for each keyword and each variation in ad copy; it's unlikely that you can make much money trying to compete with that merchant, since you have much less data than the merchant. The bottom line is, you will never have as much data as the merchant.
Other merchants, however, have very limited AdWords campaigns, and a few simply leave this entire activity for affiliates to pursue.
No matter what, your goal is to spend less money than you earn as an affiliate. If you spend 5 cents per click for people who searched for "blue widget," and 5% of those people buy something from the merchant, then you are spending $1 per customer, and you'll only make money if your affiliate earnings are more than $1 per customer. This computation must be done for each product and each bid phrase!
It's also important to identify your "risk/reward" tolerance level. You might find that at 5 cents per click, you can identify a few hundred or a few thousand keyword phrases that consistently return a large profit, but when you increase the bid rate to 10 cents, there are a LOT more clicks but a lower profit margin. The result might be that when you spend 5 cents per click, you spend $50 to earn $200, but when you pay 10 cents per click, you spend $150 to earn $300 (and surprise, the latter example earns the same amount but with a much higher risk of loss).
A good strategy here is to become an "AdWords expert," meaning that you carefully follow the discussions in Google's forums to learn both basic and advanced strategies to improve ad performance. Certainly near the top of the list here is "the proper use of the {KeyWord} tag" within an AdWords ad -- this 'trick' can increase CTR but often causes conversions to plummet. Now that Google supports "bidding for position," that strategy can also be highly effective in making an otherwise unprofitable campaign become profitable.
No matter what strategy you'll use, it's crucial that you understand the basic economics of AdWords, and that you accept that there are simply some keywords you can't afford to buy, and some products that can't be effectively sold through AdWords. For example, promoting web hosting through AdWords is nearly impossible, because bid rates for nearly all applicable terms are $1 or more. Mortgages and automobile ads are similarly "overbid." I'm not suggesting that there are no opportunities, but that the profit margin is likely to be very low, and the risk of losing money is high.
It's crucial to recognize that there are a zillion situations in which you can't compete effectively, and surrender those spaces quickly so you can focus your efforts on campaigns that can make money.
Last year, I worked with a retail merchant and launched a handful of campaigns that included the merchant's price and shipping charges in the AdWords ad -- and the conversion was spectacular, because the merchant's pricing and shipping charges were much lower than its competitors! But then, when I tried to expand the campaign to include other products, I discovered that 95% of the merchant's products were NOT cheaper, and that often the merchant's shipping charges were higher than competitors. In that case, the merchant misled me by identifying specific products that already converted well, and I wasted a lot of time on a project that could never make enough money to justify my time spent managing the campaign.
Interesting. The keywords are presumably relevant to the product/service, so why would highlighting them attract 'window shoppers' preferentially?
Ad #1: Blue Widgets at xyz.com
Ad #2: {KeyWord:Blue Widgets at xzy.com}
When the consumer searches for "Acme Blue Widgets," assuming that you have a phrase-match or exact-match bid for the term "blue widgets," then he would see one of these as your ad text:
Ad #1: Blue Widgets at xyz.com
Ad #2: Acme Blue Widgets
Keep in mind that the words from the search are in BOLD, so all three words in headline #2 would be in bold; only the first 2 words in headline #1 would be in bold.
Of course, if you don't sell Acme widgets, you'd need to set up "Acme" as a negative keyword to prevent this from happening. If you do sell Acme widgets, you're almost certainly going to get a higher clickthrough rate.
People will almost always click through more frequently on ads
that exactly "echo" their search term. Unfortunately, this can
be either good or bad. Here's an example:
Ad #1: Firefighter Calendars $10
Ad #2:{KeyWord:Firefighter Calendars $10}
Ad #3: Buy Firefighter Calendars
If you bid on the phrase "firefighter calendar" then Ad #2 is a huge mistake, because a lot of folks out there want to see pictures of shirtless firefighters on calendars, but won't buy them. If someone
searches for "Firefighter calendar" then headline #2 will echo that
phrase without a price, and the CTR will be high but conversion will be low. Showing a price or the word "buy" will usually deter some of the folks who just want to look at pictures and don't want to buy a calendar. Showing a price will also deter people who aren't willing to pay the stated price (for example, if they already found this calendar for $8 at Amazon.com, they won't click on your ad, but if they saw it for $11 at BN.com, they are likely to click on your ad).


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Conosce perfettamente l'italiano, è stato un piacere poterlo ospitare con la sua famiglia.
Igor and his family were very pleasant guests to host. It was easy and quick communicating with him prior to his stay. They arrived right on time, were very friendly and even had a small gift. Very nice. They also left the apartment in very good condition even taking out the garbage. Many thanks.
Igor e la sua famiglia sono stati degli ospiti cordiali e molto simpatici. E' stato facile comunicare perché Igor parla un ottimo italiano e sono stata molto felice di averli (website hidden) raccomando vivamente.
Igor e la sua famiglia sono degli ottimi ospiti. La comunicazione con lui è fluida e gentile. Spero poterli avere nuovamente da me. Bartira
I really enjoyed having Igor stay at the apartment, he is a very easy person to host. Communication was great, very easy going, yet very professional. There is no doubt that he is an experienced traveler, well organized and tidy. I hope to one day host him again if he is ever in Bangkok again. Highly Recommended! Thanks Igor!
Its a very nice couple with a sweet baby!
Thanks for coming!
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J'ai adoré Igor et sa famille, ils sont super sympathiques et le petit plus, ils parlent parfaitement français. Je vous invite à les accueillir !


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Variety is the Spice of Life
I've rarely been accused of being shy. But I am a Gemini. So while there's a part of me that thrives in social situations, there's another part of me that likes to just stay home and read.
And lately, I gotta admit, the quiet side of me has been pretty much in control. I've turned into a total homebody. OK, this is a slight exaggeration. I was in Miami for a conference last week and did plenty of socializing while I was there. And I've made time for brunches and lunches with friends. Just no parties…
Anyway, that's about to change. I decided that I need to FORCE MYSELF (notice the caps) to get out more. Even when I'd rather stay home and read, or work.
I've just had just a string of bad luck with online dating lately. So maybe I need to shake things up and meet more guys IRL. And that's not going to happen if I'm spending the vast majority of my time at home, alone, in my apartment.
So I have plans to got to 3 different social things in the next couple of weeks. And will continue to book my calendar up with more. More parties, more events. More trying.
Not that I'm giving up on online dating. Not at all. Though truth be told, it's been over 2 weeks now since I've dealt with my inbox. I just need more variety in my dating/social life.
What's the worse that can happen? I go out to all of these parties and I don't meet anyone. So what? It kinda doesn't matter either way. All that matters is that I enjoy myself, with my friends. And I'm sure I will. So it's a win-win either way.
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Applying to any job can be overwhelming. And what to include on a resume can seem like a daunting task. But creating a babysitter resume isn't as hard as it seems. Get started with this Sample Babysitting Resume Template.
Education, Skills & Qualifications:
Education: Listing your education helps the family know more about you. Include the name of your college or university, the degree earned, and your year of graduation. Even if you are still in school, list your major and the expected year of graduation. You may wish to include relevant courses (such as childhood education) or courses that may be of interest and spark conversation.
Skills and qualifications: Any babysitting skills or babysitting qualifications you have should be outlined on your resume. List if you have CPR certification, if you are a certified lifeguard, or have First Aid training. Other qualifications you may want to include? Relevant tutoring skills, cooking abilities, or anything else a family would appreciate knowing about. These skills-especially those that deal with health and safety-are a valuable asset for a babysitter to have.
Licensure: List here any certifications or licenses you have received. At the end of some babysitting courses, students will receive a babysitter certification or a babysitter's license.
Related Work Experience:
Not all work experience needs to be listed on a babysitting resume. (We've all flipped burgers at some point!) If you've held a lot of different jobs, list only those relevant to babysitting or child health and safety. Re-read the babysitting job ad to see what a family is looking for and match whatever work experience you have based on the ad. Most resumes include three previous jobs (starting with the most recent), but it's not uncommon to see two or even five if the work experience is relevant.
Responsibilities: Be sure to list some of the different responsibilities you had at the job. Only 2-3 responsibilities are needed for each job. If you are not sure how to describe what you did, read this list of resume action verbs. If you no longer work at this job, make sure the verbs are listed in past tense-some families, especially those in need of an English or writing tutor, may be looking for good grammar, spelling and proper punctuation on your resume.
Cover letter: Do you need a babysitting cover letter with your resume? It depends whether the family requests it. If they do ask for a cover letter, be sure to express your interest in the job and why you want to work for the family. A cover letter doesn't have to be long (no more than three paragraphs) but should highlight some of your skills and qualifications.
When families are done interviewing candidates, they may forget who has which skills. Listing your qualifications on your babysitter resume and/or cover letter is a good reminder of who you are and what you can provide.
You may also want to include your profile photo on your resume or cover letter. This helps families have a visual reminder of who's who if they are interviewing a lot of candidates.
>>Have more babysitting questions? Return to the main Babysitting FAQs.
Tiffany Smith is the senior associate editor here at Care.com. She has written for All You, Time for Kids and the Boston Globe. And as a former babysitter, she knows a lot about fun games to play with kids. Getting them to eat their veggies -- that's a different story! Follow her on Twitter at @tiffanyiswrite.
Also, how do people clean a house, run all errands (with their own car), cook for the family and do the family's laundry also manage to take care of children? That's the work of several people. Some try to rationalize that a stay a home parent would do the same thing, however the parent can't be fired for not getting everything done or neglecting the children while they have so many other obligations. It's unfair to ask that of one person and then expect perfection. Something will get overlooked and many times it's the children. I am not good at multi tasking nor cleansing or cooking although I AM great with children which is always my focus. I know my strengths and weaknesses and will never put my charges nor my job in jeopardy by taking on too many responsibilities.
I do think that someone in a prior post is right on, "the market is saturated and there is just way more supply than demand".
As for getting replies, I have not yet had replies because I have not yet found a single job listing to apply for! Near as I can tell there are about 700 babysitters for each job listing. When searching this site I come across literally hundreds of babysitter profiles in my zip code (just my zip code, not in the towns/miles around it). Guess how many families are listed in a 50 mile radius of my zip code? Exactly 57, and only a handful of them have jobs available, but none that match me. See, I don't do infants and toddlers, I deal with preteens/teens, but there isn't a single listing within 50 miles of my zip code for a child over the age of 3.
My conclusion is that sitters are not getting responses, because the market is saturated and there is just way more supply than demand. It appears that while all the sitters know to come here to look for jobs, very few families know to come here to post jobs, thus each family that does post a job, gets swamped with more replies than they are able to respond to.
Care.com does review all information that is going to be publicly posted on the site. "Pending Approval" means that our Approval Team is currently reviewing the information. Basically, they are looking out for personal identification information, spelling and grammar errors, and any safety concerns. If it does not meet the necessary requirements you will receive a message stating that it has not been approved. Generally, information is approved within a business day.
Once your profile is approved, all of your pending applications will be sent. You can view your current pending applications under the 'My Applications' section on your account. Typically, families will begin to respond within the week from posting.
I hope that helps!
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Revlon Matte Lipstick - Pink Pout
249 reviews
75% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.2
Price: $$
Package Quality: 4.2
Price: $$
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
The color is gorgeous! its great for spring :) i heard its a dup for mac snob, i LOVE THIS!! one of my fav lipsticks!
Age: 25-29
Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Grey
I like this lipstick. Packaging is super sleek and elegant. Color is nice. Texture/consistancy is nice. Looks nothing like the color on the end of the tube. At least not to me, or on me. Its a bit darker than the sticker.. But the cool thing about that is since the top is clear you can just look at that instead of the sticker and see what the true color is.
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
This looks just like my MAC's Gaga lipstick, which is why I bought it. This is beautiful with a light pink or clear gloss on top. A beautiful color.
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool
Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Blue
Nice pink/lilac colour that looks really nice on :) Looks best with Revlon Lilac Pastelle gloss over top to really pull out the lilac tones!
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Blue
I really like this colour! It's a bright matte pink. As previous reviews have mentioned, it is a pretty close match to MAC's Snob. Staying power isn't too bad. I find that I can freshen up any fading colour with a bit of pink or clear gloss, or even lipbalm/chapstick. Hopefully Revlon doesn't stop making this one!
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This is a gorgeous lilac pinky color, I will buy this till they stop making it! Its matte but its not drying, and it doesn't emphasize chapped lips like nude attitude
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
I love it, the color is so pretty, I will buy it again
Age: 30-35
Skin: Very Dry, Other, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
This is a very bright bubble gum, Barbie pink on me. It's a little too over the top for me to wear alone in a professional setting so I just add a touch of darker gloss on top and it's perfect. I like the formula, fairly creamy, not too drying. The tube is nice with the window in the top to see the color. Price was just under $6 so that's good. Yes I would buy this again if I needed to but chances are good I'll never use this up, as it's not a color I can wear everyday. I'm careful what clothes, makeup and nails I wear with it so I don't look like a teenage Barbie doll wannabe. But if everything is done right, it looks chic and fresh.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Very Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Green
Love this lipstick. looks great by it's self (matte) or a gloss over it. This could be a DUPE for Mac's "Snob". Snob is just a tiny bit more "cool" tone. 5/5 <3
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Blue
This lipstick has great pigmentation but it washes me out thought, so I probably wont repurchuse
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A Medieval Fun Day at The Canterbury Tales visitor attraction promises fun for all the family on Saturday 14 June. Organisers are capitalising on the popularity of previous medieval-themed events with a range of new additions for this year's fayre, which remains free to enter.
The churchyard to the rear of the St Margaret's Street attraction will play host to old favourites such as mead tasting and a bouncy castle, as well as new activities including face painting and the chance to have your picture taken in the stocks.*
Children will be keen to get their hands on the historic armour and weaponry on display courtesy of the Free Men of the Blean – a re-enactment society which will give demonstrations throughout the day.
Budding young squires can learn some sword fighting skills at the Knights School, and youngsters of all ages (and parents!) are being encouraged to turn up in medieval fancy dress.
Visitors can also learn more about the Chaucer in Canterbury Sculpture Project and meet sculptor Sam Holland on the Canterbury Commemoration Society stand.
"Our Medieval Fun Day is a great experience, both for visitors to The Canterbury Tales and passers-by," says Lyndsay Ridley, the attraction's general manager. "We want as many people as possible to get into the spirit of the day by dressing up in medieval costume – although it's not compulsory, of course. Entrance to the churchyard is free and there are plenty of hands-on activities for all ages to enjoy."
The Canterbury Tales provides a great introduction to the cathedral city and its famous literary connection as well as being a hugely entertaining day out for the whole family. Having welcomed more than two million visitors from all over the world, The Canterbury Tales remains one of Kent's 'must see' attractions. Visit www.canterburytales.org.uk for more information.
Admission prices for the attraction are £8.75 adults, £6.75 children (aged 5-15), and £7.75 concessions. At certain times of year and for certain events, rates may vary. The Canterbury Tales is operated by Continuum Leading Attractions, who manage a host of visitor attractions around the country and most recently launched Coronation Street: The Tour in Manchester.
*A small charge may apply for some activities.


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Blood Orange Float
- Servings: 1
Photography: Johnny Miller
Source: Whole Living, December 2012
- 1/4 cup blood orange sorbet
- 1/2 cup Prosecco
- Lime zest
Scoop sorbet into a glass. Slowly top with Prosecco and garnish with zest.
Cook's Notes
Fruit Share
This refreshing treat can be made with any flavor of sorbet. Our favorite subs are passion fruit and coconut.


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adidas Barricade 7.0 Novak Mens Tennis Shoe
Color: White/Royal/Silver
- Product Details:
- Seamless synthetic leather upper for lightweight and durability
- Ultra durable TPU toe protection guard with ventilated dimple.
- adiTUFF on medial forfoot for added abrasion resistance.
- Molded EVA insole for anatomical comfort.
- adiPRENE heel insert for comfort and shock absorption. adiPRENE + for forefoot propulsion and efficiency.
- Extended TORSION system for midfoot and forfoot integrity and improved surface adaptation/stability.
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I bought this shoe because it looks classic, sporting mostly white with some red and blue as well. The pay off for me was the on court overall performance. Great fit, great support, great durability, great feel. I always wear 2 pairs of socks so I go a half size larger (11) than my street shoe (10.5).
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I have flat feet and a require a 5/8" lift in right shoe, so finding a shoe that fits proprely and comfortably is quite a difficult task. The Barricade 7.0 Djokovic shoe is supportive, offers superb grip on both clay and hard courts, and is very stable. I LOVE these shoes and now have 4 pairs in every color offered.
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Butterfly Chariot by jasminetoadWatch
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One of the largest pieces I have ever painted, this painting features a beautiful fairy girl flying over a distant landscape - riding on a chariot pulled through the air by magical butterflies. This piece made her debut at Dragon*Con 2012 and was acquired by Pop Gallery at Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort - where you can now see the original & Gallery Exclusive Limited Edition canvases are available. My own original acrylic painting, I love this one!
My original acrylic painting. Prints available at [link] and [link]
My original acrylic painting. Prints available at [link] and [link]
Is it ok if I use this I a manip I was going to make? The butterflies are perfect.
Gorgeous! Love it!
I love it! My grandmother would love this as well, she adores butterflies! Really wonderful piece!
It's beautiful! I love the colors.
looks great!
You add such great detail! I love it. ^^


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Interior decorator Mara Dunn and orchidologist Julian Wood team up again to solve two murders in Michelle Wan's charming new botanical mystery.Mara is renovating the manor house of the wealthy Christophe de Bonfond when she discovers the body of a murdered infant. The body, concealed for more than a century, brings to light unexpected and critical information on an elusive Lady's Slipper orchid that Julian avidly seeks. Christophe hires genealogist Jean-Claude Fournier to exonerate his ancestors, only to have the expert unleash even more terrifying suspicions. When violent death strikes in the present day, Mara and Julian begin an investigation of their own that leads them to uncover a trail of murder spanning many decades.
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Michelle Wan is the author of the Death in the Dordogne murder mystery series set in southwestern France, which has been published in the United States, Germany, Italy, Holland and Japan. She and her husband Tim live in Guelph, Ontario. Visit www.orchidsaremurder.com for more information.
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"The question is not what you look at, but what you see." -Henry David Thoreau
When I was a boy one of the Bible stories that I was the most fascinated with was also one that I found the most disturbing. It was the story of King David bringing the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem.
The Ark had been captured by enemies of Israel, the Philistines years earlier. Because the Ark was known as the located presence of God on earth, it was a huge victory for the Philistines and they put the Ark in their Temple to their god Dagon. But that was a mistake.
In an amazing twist, the Philistines had to get rid of the Ark because God gave the Philistine people (and I kid you not this is in your Bible) hemorrhoids. So they send the Ark away and it winds up at a small Israelite village where it stays at a man named Abinadab's house for years.
Finally King David decides to bring the Ark back to Jerusalem and he makes a big deal about it. He puts together a parade and King David dances as the Ark finally returns home. A happy ending to a great story right? Almost.
Because at one point the Ark starts to slip off of the ox cart that they've put it on, and a guy named Uzzah tries to catch it. He reaches up to grab the Ark and stop it from falling.
And God strikes him dead.
King David gets really upset because, you know, this does seem a bit of overkill. After all, Uzzah was just trying to help. And no one should get killed for that, I can understand maybe giving another bad case of hemmoroids, but death?
Familiarity Breeds Contempt
That story never made sense to me. It seems to be out of character of a good God to do something like this.
But in college I had a professor point out something to me that I thought was fascinating. It's just this intriguing detail from 2nd Kings. Look at how the Bible introduces us to Uzzah:
They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart
Uzzah has grown up with the Ark of the Covenant hanging out in his living room. He had grown up with the Presence of God and he has lost his ability to appropriately appreciate it. Uzzah lost his awe and wonder because it's always been right in front of him.
I'm a B.U.I.C.K., a "Brought Up in Church Kid" and I can't tell you how relevant this story is to me. Not only did I grow up in Church I'm also a preacher, I hang around Christians all the time, I'm always thinking about God/theology/church and I can easily fall into the trap of Uzzah.
I see this all the time with ministers, and most often in the mirror. It's easy to become inoculated to the Gospel, and forget how much I need God, and how small I really am in the grand scheme of things.
On my worst days, I, like Uzzah, start to believe that I need to protect God. And I lose the profound reality that Dallas Willard points out, "I don't defend the Christian faith, the Christian faith defends me."
The sin of Uzzah wasn't touching the Ark, it was the loss of being able to see the Ark for what it really was.
And this is a sin that we religious people struggle with particularly.
There's a reason that all throughout Scripture God is harder on religious people than non-religious ones. There's a reason why Jesus is much harder on the Pharisees than all the immoral people of his day.
Because there is a way of approaching God that thinks we have figured God out, that we have mastered God. There is a way of approaching God with familiarity that makes us feel big and God seem small.
When people first realized that Jesus had raised from the dead, they were terrified. The first response to the Gospel wasn't how can I use this? Thats the way religious people think. The first response was's fear and trembling.
This is bigger than you, the world is now a stranger place, it's a little bit scary, and incredibly hopeful.
This story is better than we know, but we're too close to it to realize how wonderful it really is.
Looking Up
Remember what happened when Jesus ascended into Heaven? The first Christians stood staring up into the sky in awe for so long that Angels actually appeared and asked them "Why are you standing here looking into the sky? Jesus will return, so you know…get to it."
I like that. I like that the Angels told the first Christians to start doing something about the amazing thing they've just seen God do. They remind us that God's people aren't supposed to just sit around and enjoy their goosebumps.
But these days I wonder if the angels wouldn't encourage us to remember to Look up again and spend some more time staring in the sky.
All through the Bible, we are commanded to "Fear the Lord" but that doesn't mean be afraid. In the original language it means sustaining a joyful, astonished awe, and wonder before Him.
It means to look up
I don't think it was an accident that the wise men, the first people to recognize Jesus for who He really was, were stargazers. They were people who were so used to looking up that they were in tune with the music of the cosmos. In the words of Jonathan Martin:
When they followed the stars far enough, they ultimately found themselves eyeball-to-eyeball with Jesus. I'm convinced that if we follow the wonder back to the source, if we follow the beauty all the way home, we'll find Jesus too.
This is the heart of wonder, a sense of being overwhelmed by the universe and realize our inadequacy in the face of it all. It is to realize that there is a vast and wordless mystery that is reaching out to you. To be sure, there is a way that religion can turn into a self-reinforcing certainty where we just become an echo chamber for what we already believe. But that kind of religion is not the way of Jesus, it is the way of Uzzah
in the words of the Christian poet Christian Wiman:
"When I hear people say they have no religious impulse whatsoever … I always want to respond: Really? You have never felt overwhelmed by, and in some way inadequate to, an experience in your life… Never? Religion is not made of these moments; religion is the means of making these moments part of your life rather than merely radical intrusions so foreign and perhaps even fearsome that you can't even acknowledge their existence afterward. Religion is what you do with these moments of over-mastery in your life."
The Engilsh word miracle comes from the Latin words miro (to wonder) and mirus (wonderful) The early Church was known not primarily for it's power (it was a bunch of peasants and fisherman after all) but for it's wonder.
The early Church was not known for it's certainty, there was a kind of humility that characterized the Christians in the book of Acts, it was known for not always knowing what to do.
In a word it was known for having faith.
These days it seems like when we talk about signs and wonders we either talk about the certainty that God works or our certainty that He no longer does. We have a box, and we expect God to fit inside of it. But the first Christians were the ones who had learned that God no longer fit inside any of the boxes they had tried to give him.
Consequently, whenever God did something they were just as surprised and filled with awe and wonder as everyone else.
Maybe that's what it means to say the early church was known for her miracles.
She was known for her wonder.