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Undead Edby Nigel Baines Rotterly Ghoulstone
When Ed Bagley wakes up in a yucky sewer --and discovers he's a zombie-- things can't get any weirder! That is, until his evil arm scurries off his shoulder and into the town of Mortlake to cause all sorts of trouble. Un-armed and dangerous, Ed teams up with his werewolf buddy Max Moon to track down his rogue limb and save Mortlake from the evil at the center of it all. This formerly unlucky kid is out to prove he really is all guts! But when he's faced with gross ghouls, wormy wraiths, freaky fat babies, and some seriously sinister clowns, will Ed and his undead friends have enough skin on their bones to save the day? Or will this arm-y prove too tough to hand-le? Hilariously illustrated zombie antics make this the perfect next book for fans of Zombiekins!
Undead Ed and the Demon Freakshowby Nigel Baines Rotterly Ghoulstone
Being a zombie is no picnic, especially when your body is rotting right before your eyes. (Gross!) As if Ed Bagley didn't already have it bad enough, he's now being chased by a horde of demons sent by Kambo Cheapteeth, an undead circus clown who's always angry. With the help of his werewolf buddy, Max Moon, Ed ventures into the ultimate vortex of evil: a demon circus, to battle with Kambo once and for all! Along the way, he encounters an evil curse, a maze of mirrors, a giant spewing sewer creature, and a floating girl with a sewn-up eye who's determined to destroy him. Can Ed hold it together (and keep from decomposing) long enough to stop the big top?
Undead Ed and the Fingers of Doomby Nigel Baines Rotterly Ghoulstone
Being undead is no walk in the park, especially when you've got four extra fingers with a mind of their own! In this third creepy installment, Ed must contend with a nemesis even scarier than an evil clown: the devil himself! Yes, the devil is the one pulling the strings on Ed's weird additional fingers, and Ed must pay him a visit if he ever hopes to be free. But the deeds of Ed's fingers have turned everyone in Mortlake against him. Can he win back his friends and make everything right again? Packed with hilarious black-and-white illustrations and spooky details, Ed's third adventure is his wildest ride yet!
Yuck's Alien Adventureby Nigel Baines Matt And Dave
Get the giggles with Yuck! Two more hilarious yucky adventures from YUCK - the muckiest, yuckiest, naughtiest little boy EVER!YUCK'S ALIEN ADVENTURE"Aliens are coming!" Yuck says, and he's got alien gloop to prove it. But his sister Polly Princess says he's lying. Little does she know that Yuck is going on an adventure with an alien called Puke. When he returns, Polly is in for a shock that's out of this world! YUCK'S SLOBBERY DOGWhen Yuck looks after a lost and lonely dog called Scruff, revolting things happen at home. Scruff is dirty and smelly! He parps at dinner, leaves fleas in the bed and poos indoors. Yuck's sister Polly tries to get rid of him but Yuck plays a trick on her and Polly is in for a stinky surprise. . .
Yuck's Amazing Underpantsby Nigel Baines Matt And Dave
The gross-out antics of these two Yuck adventures take disgusting to a new level!In "Yuck's Amazing Underpants," Yuck has been wearing his favorite underpants every day and every night--for six weeks. His mom desperately wants to do laundry but Yuck has other plans: With the help of a jar of mold, his underpants are soon taking on a life of their own.... And in "Yuck's Scary Spider," Yuck's spider is big, fat, and hairy, and everyone is afraid of it. But the spider is only trying to be friendly! When the school principal traps the spider under a glass in his office, Yuck plans a major rescue mission. Can he and his friends save the spider?
Yuck's Big Booger Challengeby Nigel Baines Matt And Dave
Join Yuck for some bona fide Yucky fun as he takes on big boogers and stinky socks in these two revolting adventures.In "Yuck's Big Booger Challenge," Yuck is always getting in trouble for picking his nose. So when he makes a deal with his mom and agrees to stop picking, the whole family is very suspicious: What is Yuck up to? Never one to disappoint, Yuck's master plan is truly, well, yucky! In "Yuck's Smelly Socks," Yuck just doesn't understand why his mom insists on making him wear clean socks to school every day. But not to worry--he has a brilliant(ly disgusting) idea to make sure his mom never nags him about his socks again! For more Yucky fun, visit YuckWeb.com.
Yuck's Crazy Christmasby Nigel Baines Matt And Dave
Get the giggles with Yuck in two special Christmas adventures from this bestselling series.YUCK'S CRAZY CHRISTMASYuck and his sister, Polly Princess, have written to Father Christmas to tell him what presents they'd like. Yuck wants a Never-Ending Chocolate Maker, but Polly's been up to mischief that might mean Yuck gets no presents at all. Will Father Christmas fall for her tricks or will Yuck get the surprise he's hoping for?YUCK'S NAUGHTY NEW YEAROn the first day of the New Year, Yuck makes a New Year's resolution: 'I promise to have fun'. Mum and Polly tell him he must promise something sensible instead, like to wash more often or to do his homework, but Yuck has an idea for something that's so much fun his family will remember it all year long...
Yuck's Fantastic Football Matchby Nigel Baines Matt And Dave
Get the giggles with Yuck! Two more horribly disgusting adventures from YUCK - the muckiest, yuckiest, naughtiest little boy EVER!YUCK'S FANTASTIC FOOTBALL MATCHYuck's football team, the All Stars, have made it through the cup final. They just have to beat rivals, Hooray United and the trophy is theirs! But then Polly steals the All Stars secret weapon, Yuck's very smelly football boots, can the team win the final without them?YUCK'S CREEPY CRAWLIESYuck's sister, Polly, just can't stop cheating when she and Yuck play games together. So Yuck enlists the help of his very special creepy crawly friends to help him teach Polly a yucky lesson she won't forget!
Yuck's Fart Clubby Nigel Baines Matt And Dave
Laugh your socks off with Yuck, the boy who loves bugs, slugs, and slime!In "Yuck's Fart Club," Yuck has a brilliant idea for a club and he's inviting all his friends! Who would have thought they could make so many types of farts? But his sister, Polly, is determined to find out what Yuck is up to--and she's in for an explosive surprise! In "Yuck's Sick Trick," Yuck does NOT want to go to school. He's got a spelling test, and he'll do anything to get out of it. Even if it means showing the whole family how revoltingly sick he can be....
Yuck's Mega Magic Wandby Nigel Baines Matt And Dave
Get the giggles with Yuck!YUCK'S MEGA MAGIC WANDYuck's performing magic at the school talent show. With the help of a Mega Magic wand and his assistant Fungus the frog, he conjures up tricks for a yucky performance the audience will never forget.YUCK'S PIRATE TREASUREYuck and Little Eric are off to the seaside to be pirates for a day. There's treasure at stake, and a plot to plunder a Super-Dooper Multi-Scoop ice cream!
Yuck's Pet Wormby Nigel Baines Matt And Dave
Yuck is the master of all things disgusting in these two tales--especially when he adds a squirmy pet and some gross-out tricks to the mix.In "Yuck's Pet Worm," Yuck has a new pet--a worm called Fang. "Worms are disgusting!" his sister Polly says. "You can't have a worm in the house!" Mom says. But Yuck thinks worms are awesome! But when he trains Fang to do disgusting tricks, things start to wiggle out of control.... In "Yuck's Rotten Joke," Polly's report card is full of stars for good behavior, while Yuck doesn't have any. He needs to score some by the end of the week, or he'll be in BIG TROUBLE. Using his collection of practical jokes--from itching powder to Dogididapoo--can Yuck make sure he has the last laugh?
Yuck's Robotic Bottomby Nigel Baines Matt And Dave
Get the giggles with Yuck! Two more hilarious yucky adventures for first readers in this bestselling series.YUCK'S ROBOTIC BOTTOMCan Yuck win first prize for the best invention in school? He's got gross gadgets galore and a revolting robot to help him. All he needs now is a stinky plan to blow away his rivals.YUCK'S WILD WEEKENDYuck and his sister, Polly, are both going camping in the garden, but neither wants the other one there. With creepy crawlies, smelly snakes and a grizzly bear on the loose who will survive the longest in the wild?
Yuck's Robotic Butt Blastby Nigel Baines Matt And Dave
Yuck creates an amazingly gross invention and tries to outlast his sister on an outdoor adventure in these two delightfully disgusting tales.In "Yuck's Robotic Bottom," Yuck is determined to win first prize for the best invention in school. He's got gross gadgets galore and a disgusting robot to help him. All he needs now is a stinky plan to blow away his rivals... In "Yuck's Wild Weekend," Yuck and his sister, Polly, are both going camping in the garden--but neither wants the other one there. With creepy crawlies, smelly snakes, and a grizzly bear on the loose, who will survive the longest in the wild? For more Yucky fun, visit YuckWeb.com.
Yuck's Slime Monsterby Nigel Baines Matt And Dave
Captain Underpants fans will be gleefully disgusted with this new laugh-out-loud series, starring a boy so gross they named him Yuck.In "Yuck's Slime Monster," the Prince of Pungency hatches a disgusting plan--if he can't bring his pet slug to school, he'll bring a Slime Monster instead! Soon enough, there's goo and slop everywhere! Can Yuck control the Slime Monster before it takes over his school? And in "Yuck's Gross Party," Yuck's sister Polly--prim as a Princess--throws a birthday bash that doesn't include him. So to get even, he assembles his revolting gang for a gruesome party with gross games galore! And he and his pals are going to make Polly the most disgusting birthday cake ever!
Yuck's Supercool Snotmanby Nigel Baines Matt And Dave
Get the giggles with Yuck! Lots more yucky fun with two more horrible adventures in this bestselling series for first readers.YUCK'S SUPERCOOL SNOTMANIt's snowing, but Yuck's got a cold and isn't allowed outside to play. When Yuck sees his sister Polly Princess making a snowman, he has a brilliant idea. With snot and sneezes, he builds a yucky new friend of his own . . .YUCK'S DREAM MACHINEYuck has a dream machine - now he can dream the yuckiest dreams ever! But everyone keeps waking him up. So when his sister Polly Princess steals the dream machine, Yuck plans his revenge - a monster prank that she'll never forget!
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TC TO JANE WELSH CARLYLE ; 17 July 1844; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18440717-TC-JWC-01; CL 18: 142-144
Chelsea, Wednesday 17 july / 1844—
No Letter from Goody today; but indeed I hardly expected one, the poor creature being on the wing yesterday, engaged in flitting. Her cold being gone, I had nothing to be anxious about,—for surely the Paulet horse did not fling you off, or injure you at all, but benefit you! I will not have you bore yourself with answering these duds of Notes; I have the pen in hand at any rate, and penny stamps close by: in your establishment I know it is very different indeed. Amuse thyself, dear Goody; do not bore thyself for any cause whatever, just at present! The poor Goody very seldom has a holiday
Yesterday I called for Mrs Helps; the foolish little atom has gone out of Town 'to Gravesend1 for a month'; so probably I shall have to write a Note after all. In the evening, scarcely was my sinful sleep done, and the pipe half smoked, when there came to pass—Bölte. She pretended to decline coming in, to be only wanting some account of your homecoming; nevertheless at sight of me (for I was forced to lay down the pipe), she very freely came in: clattered in a wooden way, really very wearisome, about 'Sir James,'2 the 'Holy Ghost' and I know not what; consented to a cup of tea; and then, thank Heaven, went her ways. She had left Grahamdom only on Saturday night: I suppose she came to see if there were quarters here. Mrs Buller, 'greatly improved at Troston,' is coming hither in about a fortnight. Bölte is decidedly very poor company.
The evening being spoiled, I went off to the Coleridges; Trench,3 Maurice, a Painter Boxall,4 and other shovelhattish persons male and female were there assembled; the women just going upstairs as I entered. Coleridge is a noisy flunky in part, but tends too towards a better meaning. Poor little Miss Southey was sitting upstairs when we went thither: a small miniature of her Father, I remembered her once here, under other omens.5 She is going out to Wandsworth, with Miss Fenwick and the Hy Taylors, who have taken a house there for 3 months. I now find it is poor Dr Calvert's Sister's6 house; perhaps I will walk that way on Sunday, for I have never seen Taylor yet.——— Mrs H. N. Coleridge was there also; really a kind of "Phantasmion";7 so small, so delicate, pretty and orthodox-wise. I talked chiefly to her and the Southey; came home in good time, innocent of all but a cup of coffee, and two gooseberries.——— Same date by the evening post there had come a Letter from John enclosing one from Alick. Alick, at the time of writing, had his 'horses resting and taking their dinner'; he appeared to be working like a lion, 'getting his crop in'; had had 'all the children' out, planting Indian-corn, he dibbling holes, four children dropping in seeds, and Tom covering up in the rear! Is not that a pretty sight, compared with many? Poor Alick!—
This big monster of a Town is now distinctly emptying itself,—thank God! I was in the Park one afterdinner; found it very crowded still; but supposed it was the whole world come to take leave of it, the evening being of the brightest after an abeyance of rain. I saw no soul whom I knew; nor indeed did I look except in crossing their Cavalcade, and carriage-files,—and there, I generally found the sample ugly upon my honour! Certainly there has been an influx of ugliness this year; whence proceeding, the gods know. These two days the sky has a distinct autumn complexion: Heaven, the year is bending downwards again! I rather think of staying still, and being solitary here. Really the complete isolation I have lived in, hardly speaking once in the day, and dining on the quarter of a chicken, seems to have done me good. Adieu, Dearest!
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LED light bulbs, with their minuscule energy consumption and 20-year life expectancy, have grabbed the consumer's imagination. But an even newer technology is intriguing the world's lighting designers: OLEDs, or organic light-emitting diodes, create long-lasting, highly efficient illumination in a wide range of colors, just like their inorganic LED cousins.
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Photojojo started as a web newsletter encouraging people to resurrect their get long-forgotten photo files from their computer archives, converting them into fun projects. The book "Photojojo: Insanely Great Photo Projects and DIY Ideas" is a natural progression of the newsletter and blog for photo-lovers. The first half of the book appeals more to crafty folks, with a few dozen projects utilizing photographs and photo-printed items. The second half of the book appeals more to photography hobbyists, offering a number of experiments employing cameras. If you've got a few hours on a rainy Sunday afternoon, many of the crafts projects are a great way to pass some time.
The overly casual lingo and patchwork layouts lets readers know this book is meant to appeal to hip, crafty DIY folks. If you are used to more formal arrangements for step-by-step crafting with large analogous images, you may find this book takes a bit of effort to follow.
The supplies list is somewhat daunting for the infrequent crafter, so you'll need to plan ahead. Knowledge of and advanced use of items like sewing machine, drill, glue gun, hacksaw, spray adhesive, and X-acto knife are required for a number of the craft projects. These are not tools or activities for children or even unsupervised young adults. Your choice of projects may depend on tools needed to produce the art. To make it a group activity, you may wish to invite a group of friends and see what tools and supplies each can bring.
Most projects are either offbeat gift ideas or quirky home décor. There's the photo Rubik's cube, retro plaque refrigerator magnets, snow globe, laptop cover, murals, mosaics, and lamp shades. A few of the simpler projects would make for great party favors as well, such as the fork bent in to a photo holder and photo tattoos.
The camera experiments and projects include a variety of ideas. There's the Flickr-friendly 365/photo-a-day project, the funny "time machine" project where subjects reenact a childhood moment as an adult (to see a more refined version of this project, check out the photography of Irina Werning), doggie-cam, and self-made tripod for those too cheap to buy one for five bucks. I have actually seen curated gallery shows of "pet photography". Maybe you, too, can make a few bucks off Fido's adventures!
Perhaps the most useful part of the book is the glossary of resources in the back. It lists everything from photo hosting sites to art supply stores and craft centers to help you in your DIY photo crafting adventures.
"Photojojo" book is a great gift for the crafty person in your life as well as offbeat shutterbugs. Anyone who loves sentimental or unique homemade gifts will love your carefully crafted gifts inspired by the activities in the "Photojojo" book. If you want to give many photo gifts from this book for the holidays, I suggest you start planning and gathering your tools and materials now. Most importantly, start digging those forgotten photos out your computer archives and share them with the world in fun, creative ways.
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How Can I Treat my GERD Symptoms?
Yazan A. Qwaider, M.D., is a gastroenterologist at North Colorado Medical Center.
Question: How serious is GERD and how can I control its symptoms?
Answer: The vast majority of patients with GERD will not develop serious complications, particularly when reflux is adequately treated.
A number of serious complications, however, can arise in patients with severe GERD. Some of the complications are esophageal ulcers formation, scaring and narrowing of the esophagus, lungs and throat problems such as asthma. Barrett's esophagus, which is changing in the cell linings of the esophagus, is by itself a risk for esophageal cancer. Unfortunately, esophageal cancer is on the rise in the United States and many other countries. However, only a small percentage of people with GERD will develop Barrett's esophagus and an even smaller percentage will develop esophageal cancer.
GERD is treated according to its severity. Initial treatments for mild reflux include dietary changes and using non-prescription medications, including antacids or histamine type 2 receptor antagonists. Antacids are commonly used for short-term relief of acid reflux. However, the stomach acid is only neutralized very briefly after each dose, so they are not very effective. The histamine antagonists reduce production of acid in the stomach.
Lifestyle modifications such as weight loss and elevation of the head of the bed avoiding large and late meals may be helpful in some, but not all people with mild symptoms of reflux. Lying down with a full stomach may increase the risk of reflux. By eating three or more hours before bedtime, reflux may be reduced. In addition, eating smaller meals may prevent the stomach from becoming overdistended, which can cause reflux.
Other helpful lifestyle changes include:
- Avoid reflux-inducing foods. Some foods also cause relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, promoting reflux. Excessive caffeine, chocolate, alcohol, peppermint, and fatty foods may cause bothersome reflux in some people.
- Quit smoking. Saliva helps to neutralize refluxed acid, and smoking reduces the amount of saliva in the mouth and throat. Smoking also lowers the pressure in the lower esophageal sphincter and provokes coughing, causing frequent episodes of acid reflux in the esophagus. Quitting smoking can reduce or eliminate symptoms of mild reflux. Chewing gum or using lozenges can increase saliva production, which may help to clear stomach acid that has entered the esophagus.
- Avoid tight-fitting clothing. At a minimum, tight fitting clothing can increase discomfort, but it may also increase pressure in the abdomen, forcing stomach contents into the esophagus.
In cases of moderate to severe symptoms, your provider may prescribe an even stronger group of acid-reducing medications called Proton pump inhibitors.
If symptoms of GERD are not adequately controlled with one Proton Pump Inhibitor, one or more of the following may be recommended:
- An alternate PPI may be prescribed or the dose of the PPI may be increased
- The PPI may be given twice per day instead of once
- Further testing may be recommended to confirm the diagnosis and/or determine if another problem is causing symptoms
- Surgical treatment may be considered. The most common surgical treatment is the laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. This procedure involves wrapping the upper part of the stomach around the lower end of the esophagus. This minimizes reflux. Although the outcome of surgery is usually good, complications can occur. Examples include persistent difficulty swallowing (occurring in about 5 percent of patients), a sense of bloating and gas, breakdown of the repair (1 percent to 2 percent of patients per year), and uncommonly, or diarrhea due to inadvertent injury to the nerves leading to the stomach and intestines.
Your health care provider is the best source of information for questions and concerns related to your medical problem. Because no two patients are exactly alike and recommendations can vary from one person to another, it is important to seek guidance from a provider who is familiar with your individual situation.


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On the heels of a great football banquet, this is a memo to Badger football players. A winless season is never easy. Believe me -- It is even tougher for the graduating seniors and the coaches. For all of the returning players and those who are going to play, please know this.
It will get better, but it is up to you. First, trust your coaches. Most of your coaches wear championship rings. Coach Kent Lincoln and coach Erik Peterson could have been running programs anywhere in the Valley. They are respected throughout the section. Coach Lincoln has a vision and it is a solid blueprint for the future. He will not allow anyone to dwell on this year. So your 2013 football season begins now.
Your team needs more players and needs to get stronger. The 2012 team could not stop the run, pure and simple. Successful run stopping means you are strong enough to fight off your blocker, wrap up the runner and finish the play. Your team also had no run game. There is a solution. Hit the weight room hard and start planning for next year now. That means lifting in zero period, eating well and listening and believing in your coaches.
To the seniors -- become leaders. Do the right thing. That means be at practice early and leave late. That means keeping up your grades. That means no partying, especially during season. Seriously, be an example to the underclassmen.
You have a lot of positives -- a top returning QB, an exciting offense, great facilities and a community that supports you.
Build something great. I promise, you will always look back with Badger pride.
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Congratulations to Fresno State coach Tim DeRuyter and former Bulldog head coach Pat Hill. It looks like the change has been good for both coaches. Coach DeRuyter has the Bulldogs at 9-3 before Monday's Hawaii Bowl against Southern Methodist University, coached by ex-Hawaii coach June Jones.
Essentially inheriting most of the current roster, DeRuyter and offensive coordinator Dave Schramm have finally utilized the arm of Derrick Carr. Right now, Fresno State is a top 25 team.
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The senior guard scored 30 points against Temple Saturday, becoming just the third player in the league to reach 30 in a conference game, following up a 24-point performance against Cincinnati. Mays has scored at least 20 points 11 times this season, and posted at least 30 three times, including a career-high 34 at UTEP on Dec. 7.
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God Condemns Hypocrisy
P. G. Mathew | Sunday, April 27, 2008
Copyright © 2008, P. G. Mathew
A hypocrite is an actor. He practices the opposite of what he preaches and his outward appearance does not match his inward condition. History is replete with famous hypocrites-politicians who prosecute people, only to be caught in the same crimes; ministers who preach vigorously against certain sins, only to be secretly indulging in such sins themselves; or leaders who claim to stand with and for the poor, even though they themselves live in exclusive neighborhoods and enjoy lavish lifestyles.
Fallen man is a sinner and a hypocrite. We all have varying degrees of hypocrisy in us. This sin of hypocrisy is particularly a problem for leaders-for politicians, judges, parents, and pastors. James warns, "Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly" (Jas. 3:1). The self-righteous accusers of the woman caught in the act of adultery could not stone her to death because they were convicted by Jesus Christ of committing sin themselves (John 8:3-11). Paul declares, "You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things" (Rom. 2:1). Jesus Christ alone was righteous and without hypocrisy. He even challenged his enemies, saying, "Can any of you prove me guilty of sin?" (John 8:46).
In Romans 2:17-29 Paul destroys the false confidence of the Jews by exposing their hypocrisy. Jesus did the same, telling his disciples, "You must obey the teachers of the law and Pharisees who sit in the seat of Moses, and do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach." The entire chapter of Matthew 23 is an exposé and denunciation of the hypocrisy of the Jewish leaders. For example, Jesus exclaims, "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men's bones and everything unclean. In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness" (Matt. 23:27-28).
The situation is the same today. In fact, when we read Romans 2, every time we see "Jew," we can substitute the word "Christian," because Paul's words apply to us. In this television age, perception is all that matters. Therefore, may God's Holy Spirit expose our Christian hypocrisy that we may dispose of it by the blood of Jesus Christ. From this passage we want to examine the image, the contradiction, and the reality.
The Image (Rom. 2:17-20)
Paul uses eight verbs to describe the privileges and status and blessings of the Jewish people in Romans 2:17-20.1
"Now you, if you call yourself a Jew" (Rom. 2:17). Paul is addressing those who called themselves Jews. The word "Jew" means "praise to God." A Jew was the chosen one, a child of Abraham with whom God entered into a covenant. Being any descendant of Jacob, a Jew was, therefore, a covenant child. The Bible says salvation was of the Jews, which was true, for Jesus himself was a Jew. The Jews looked down on the Gentiles, whom they called dogs. A Jew was pleased with himself, thinking he was superior to the Gentiles simply by being born a Jew.
Yet Jesus disagreed with this smug self-analysis of the Jews. To the church of Smyrna he wrote, "I know your afflictions and your poverty-yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan" (Rev. 2:9).
"If you rely on the law" (Rom. 2:17). The Jew rested in the law (i.e., in the Old Testament). He thought possession of the word of God would exempt him from the judgment and wrath of God. He would say, "Only Gentiles are under the wrath of God because we Jews possess superior knowledge. Have we not been given the special revelation of God's law?" But listen to the prophet Micah: "Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets tell fortunes for money. Yet they lean upon the Lord and say, 'Is not the Lord among us? No disaster will come upon us.' Therefore because of you, Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, the temple hill a mound overgrown with thickets" (Mic. 3:11-12). Their security was proven to be false. Paul also writes, "For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God's sight, but it is those who obey the law who will be declared righteous" (Rom. 2:13). Hypocrites shall be condemned.
"If you . . . brag about your relationship to God" (Rom. 2:17). The Jews correctly boasted that the God of Israel was the true God, while the Gentiles worshiped idols. Their God was a national asset. To glory in God, as John Murray says, is the greatest act of piety.2 Isaiah says that we are created for God's glory (Isa. 43:7). Paul declares, "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord" (1 Cor. 1:31). But when a hypocrite boasts in God, he is really boasting in himself.
"If you know his will" (Rom. 2:18). The Jew knew God's will and could quote the Bible. He condemned the view of the Gentiles of God; he had special revelation. Although he knew that God's will is revealed in the Bible, his was only an intellectual knowledge. The Jew took great delight in arguing about the will of God. He was thoroughly orthodox, but so is the devil. Orthodoxy without orthopraxy cannot save anyone. This is not just a Jewish problem. Today it is specifically a Christian problem, the problem of those who pride themselves as being evangelicals. Such people correctly say they know God's will, but they refuse to submit to it in practice. Many modern evangelicals have abandoned obedience and holiness in favor of antinomian lawlessness. To such the Lord will say on that day, "Depart from me, you workers of lawlessness (anomia)."
"If you know his will and approve of what is superior" (Rom. 2:18). Not only did the Jew know God's will, but he approved it. The Jews were able to discern what was excellent, moral, and right. They had a moral consciousness that was based, not on conscience, but on God's special revelation. They approved the Ten Commandments in theory but not in practice.
"You are instructed by the law" (Rom. 2:18). As God's people, the Jews were catechized in the word of God. Each Jewish father had the responsibility to teach his children God's law. A Jewish home was a place of teaching the Bible. The Jews also went to the local church, called the synagogue, which was not only a place of worship but also a school where God's law was taught. It was Jesus' custom to go to the synagogue every Sabbath where he learned God's word (Luke 4:16), which was also taught in the temple in Jerusalem. So we see Jesus discussing the Scriptures with the doctors of the law in the temple (Luke 2:46-47).
The Jew was convinced of certain responsibilities he had toward the Gentile world in view of the entrustment of this special revelation of God to the Jews (Rom. 2:19-20).
- A guide to the blind (v. 19). Because the Gentiles were blind to the truth of the Scriptures, it was the Jews' responsibility to guide them into the truth. Ironically, these hypocrites were total failures in this task, as Jesus pointed out: "They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit" (Matt. 23:15-16; Luke 6:39).
- A light for those who are in the dark (v. 19). Israel's mission was to be light to the world of Gentiles (Isa. 9:2; 42:6-7; 49:6).
- An instructor of the foolish (v. 20). With his knowledge of God's word, the Jew was to correct, rebuke, and counsel the Gentiles.
- A teacher of infants (v. 20). The Jew was responsible for teaching those who knew nothing of the word of God.
The Jews were convinced of their obligations to the world of Gentiles. But note Jesus' analysis of their careful carrying out of these responsibilities: "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to win a single convert and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are" (Matt. 23:15).
"Because you have in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth" (Rom. 2:20). The Jew possessed the Bible, the very word of God, God's revelation of knowledge and truth. No such truth can be found anywhere else-not in pagan wisdom and philosophy, which Paul calls "hollow and deceptive philosophy" (Col. 2:8). True truth is found in the Bible, which was the inheritance of the Jewish people.
The Internal Contradiction of the Jew (Rom. 2:21-24)
The Jewish leaders failed not in their preaching of the truth but in their practice of it. In verses 21 through 24, Paul asks five diagnostic questions to expose the hypocrisy of these Jews who were resting in a false security from divine judgment. We see such an insightful exposé also in the book of Revelation, when Jesus speaks to the church of Laodicea. They said they were rich and had need of nothing. But Jesus discloses their true condition: "You do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked" (Rev. 3:17). Our self-exaltation and self-praise mean nothing. What matters is what God says about us.
"You, then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself?" (Rom. 2:21). The problem with the Jews was that they taught others God's law but failed to teach themselves and practice it. They saw the speck very clearly in other people's eyes but failed to see the plank sticking out of their own eyes. This is especially a problem of parents, pastors, and teachers.
"You who preach against stealing, do you steal?" (Rom. 2:21). These Jews preached against stealing even while they were engaging in theft. In fact, they were worse than normal thieves because most thieves do not say, "Do not steal." They just steal. But these people were teaching that it is wrong to violate God's commandment even while they were stealing.
"You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery?" (Rom. 2:22). Here again, these people were preaching against adultery even while they were practicing it.
"You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?" (Rom. 2:22). The Jews self-righteously opposed the idolatry of the pagan Gentiles, but they themselves were robbing temples, either to worship those idols or to sell the idols to make money.
"You who brag about the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law?" (Rom. 2:23). As we noted before, these people took great pride in their possession of God's law. But they dishonored God by breaking the law in their daily lives. As a result, Paul says, "God's name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you" (Rom. 2:24). The Gentiles learned about the God of the Jews by observing their conduct. The people of God always reflect God to the unbelieving world, even if the picture we give of God is false. Therefore, a lazy Christian is portraying a lazy God; a lying Christian reflects a lying God; an adulterous Christian reveals a God who condones adultery; and a defeated Christian is declaring a powerless God. God has created us for his glory, but if we are not obeying God's law, we bring shame and dishonor to God.
The greatest reality that we must be consumed with is the glory of God, not of ourselves. Heaven, hell, and all creation exist to proclaim God's glory, and he will not tolerate any diminution of that glory through violations of his law. For example, when our children do not obey us, they are dishonoring us. But more than that, they are dishonoring God.
How do we violate God's law? We steal when we fail to worship God when we ought, when we fail to work hard for our employers, when we fail to love our spouses or train our children in piety. We commit adultery when we look lustfully at another (Matt. 5:27-28). James Boice says, "We break [the first commandment] whenever we give some person or some object or some worldly aspiration the first place in our lives, a place that belongs to God alone. Often today the substitute god is ourselves or our image of ourselves."3 John Stott says about keeping the first commandment: "[It is] to see all things from his [God's] point of view and do nothing without reference to him; to make his will our guide and his glory our goal; to put him first in thought, word and deed; in business and in leisure; in friendships and in career; in the use of our money, time and talents; at work and at home."4 May God help us, whether we are pastors or elders or fathers or mothers or teachers apply this truth to ourselves.
To the Jews who prided themselves in being keepers of God's law Jesus said, "But do not think that I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, on whom your hopes are set" (John 5:45). Jesus exposes our hypocrisy. (PGM) He sees our image and contradictions, our outside and inside. To the foolish virgins who thought they were authentic Christians, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, I don't know you" (Matt. 25:12). Others came to Jesus and declared, "Did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?" These "Christians" were hypocrites. Jesus told them, "I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!" (Matt. 7:22-23).
God similarly exposed the hypocrisy of David. After David's grievous sins of adultery with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah, the prophet Nathan came to David telling a story about a rich man who had many cattle and sheep. There was also a poor man who bought a ewe lamb and raised her in his house as a pet, letting her eat, drink, and even sleep with her owner. When a traveler came to the rich man, instead of using his own flocks, the rich man stole the poor man's ewe lamb, killed her, and made a feast for the visitor. "David burned with anger against the man and said to Nathan, 'As surely as the LORD lives, the man who did this deserves to die! He must pay for the lamb four times over, because he did such a thing and had no pity.' Then Nathan said to David, 'You are the man!'" (2 Sam. 12:5-7). How carefully and clearly we see other people's problems but not our own.
We all are in danger of falling into hypocrisy. If a preacher cannot manage his own house and himself, he cannot be an effective and God-approved minister of the gospel. So every time I preach, I must preach to myself first. We must keep in mind the words of the psalmist Asaph: "But to the wicked God says: 'What right have you to recite my laws or take my covenant on your lips? You hate my instruction and cast my words behind you. When you see a thief, you join with him; you throw in your lot with adulterers. You use your mouth for evil and harness your tongue to deceit. You speak continually against your brother and slander your own mother's son. These things you have done and I kept silent; you thought I was altogether like you" (Ps. 50:16-21).
The Reality of God (vv. 25-29)
"Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, you have become as though you had not been circumcised" (Rom. 2:25). To bring the Jews to the reality God is interested in, Paul turns to their final argument: they were circumcised. Circumcision was older than the law. It was given to Abraham as a sign and seal of God's covenant of promise. The Jew was proud of his circumcision, for it set him apart from the unbelieving Gentiles.
But circumcision was only a sign to point us to the reality of a relational life to God in faithful obedience to him as the Lord of the covenant. To confuse the sign with reality is the epitome of hypocrisy. In the same way, some Christians glory in their Christian nationality, Christian family background, Christian baptism, Christian marriage, Christian church membership, and Christian Bible. But we can be Christian hypocrites who glory in outward things even while we lack the inner reality of a life of obedience. Paul tells us he received his apostleship "to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith" (Rom. 1:5). Not only does God condemn the Jewish hypocrite, but he also condemns all Christian hypocrites who glory in their image but their hearts are corrupt. The sign of baptism can never take us to heaven. Karl Barth said, "The heroes of God without God may be compared to a traveller who remains standing under the signpost instead of moving in the direction to which it directs him. The signpost has become meaningless."5 It is profitable only if the inner reality of a new heart and new life exists.
The only remedy for this problem of a wicked heart is being born again by the Holy Spirit. Baptism, like circumcision, is a sign and seal of the reality of that new birth. It points to the reality of a covenant relationship with God and a covenant life of delightful obedience. It is a sign and seal of the reality that we are a new creation, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, pleasing to God. John Piper states that circumcision without obedience means a disobedient Jew is, in reality, a pagan. But uncircumcision plus obedience means an obedient Gentile has now become a true Jew.6
Therefore, physical circumcision, like physical baptism, can achieve nothing. We need a circumcision of our heart performed not by man but by God himself. The Bible often speaks about circumcising our hearts: "The LORD your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, so that you may love him with all your heart and with all your soul, and live" (Deut. 30:6). Notice, the Lord himself promises to do it. Paul writes to the Philippians, "Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh." These Jews gloried in their physical circumcision. Then he says, "For it is we who are the circumcision," meaning those who are circumcised in our hearts by the Spirit of God, "we who worship by the Spirit of God and who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh " (Phil. 3:1-3). Elsewhere he speaks that there is no difference between Jew and Gentiles. They all are on equal footing before God.
Do not trust in baptism or circumcision, as the unbelieving Jews did. "Rabbi Menachem in his Commentary on the Books of Moses (fol. 43, col. 1) says, 'Our Rabbins have said that no circumcised man will see hell.' In the Jalkut Rubeni (num. 1) it is taught, 'Circumcision saves from hell.' In the Medrasch Tillim (fol. 7, col. 2) it is said, 'God swore to Abraham that no one who was circumcised should be sent to hell.' In the book of Akedath Jizehak (fol. 54, col. 2) it is taught that "Abraham sits before the gate of hell, and does not allow that any circumcised Israelite should enter there."7
A ring is a sign of marriage. But if you do not love your wife and live with her under God's word governing marriage, you have no real marriage. So do not boast in rings, signs, baptism, or circumcision. Boast in the Lord for he has given you a new heart, circumcised by the Spirit. The law of God is not written on a stone or on a paper. We belong to the new covenant. The law is written in our hearts and is part of our new nature. Like the saints of old, we delight in the law of the Lord. Circumcision or baptism has no intrinsic value without the reality it points to (i.e., regeneration, repentance, faith, justification, adoption, sanctification, and glorification). Without holiness no one will see God. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
The true church of God consists of all Jews and Gentiles who are circumcised by the Spirit and love and serve God without hypocrisy. Called the Israel of God, we all are on equal footing before God. Our praise is not of men but from God. The world hates the people of God, especially those who live by the gospel. But God praises us and will glorify us. He will commend us, saying, "Thou good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of the Lord."
God's wrath is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in wickedness. Neither Gentiles nor Jews nor Christians are exempt. In fact, Christians will be most severely judged due to the greater light of the gospel they possess. Charles Hodges says, "Whenever true religion declines, the disposition to lay undue stress on external rites is increased. . . . The Christian Church, when it lost its spirituality, taught that water in baptism washed away sin. How large a part of nominal Christians rest all their hopes on the idea of the inherent efficacy of external rites!"8
There is only one way out of this problem. The gospel of God's Son, the gospel of God, is mighty to save. Christ died for our sins and was raised for our justification. When we believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, we will be saved. So let us repent of all hypocrisy as the Holy Spirit directs our hearts. Let us not be like the hypocrite Saul, to whom Samuel said, "Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry." May God help us to expose our hypocrisy and be completely forgiven that we may serve him with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength in all integrity.
1 John Stott, Romans: God's Good News for the World (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1994), 90-91.
22 John Murray, The Epistle to the Romans (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1997), 82.
3 James M. Boice, Romans, Vol. 1: Justification by Faith, Romans 1-4 (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1991), 255.
4 Quoted by James Boice, 255.
5 Quoted in A New Testament Commentary: Based on the Revised Standard Version, G.C.D. Howley, general editor, F.F. Bruce and H.L. Ellison, contributing editors (London: Pickering and Inglis, 1969), 346.
6 John Piper, "Who Is a True Jew, Part 2" (http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/who-is-a-true-jew-part-2)
7 Quoted by James Boice, 259.
8 Charles Hodge, A Commentary on Romans (Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1989 rept.), 68.
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Less study benefit for beneficiaries
People on social welfare benefits get less financial return on tertiary study than other students, the Ministry of Education says.
The ministry has published reports on the post-study incomes of Maori, Pasifika, women and people who were on low incomes before they started studying.
The reports show most people enjoy a jump in earnings after they graduate but that the increase is not as big for those who were on benefits before they started studying.
They also showed Maori students got a bigger income boost from study than other groups but after five years they were earning less than non-Maori with the same qualifications, and that women earn less than men.
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The Clone Wars '08-'13 / Re: Clone Wars General Battle Pack Thread« on: May 2, 2011, 07:42 PM »
I also love the fact that, apparently looking to save money on the packs, Hasbro chooses to drop yet another figure but keeps the trading card game. Nice.
If they wanted to save money, slap them on the card, and ditch the box format, which in now 2/5th's empty space, but I suppose the box is part of the lure for the average consumer.
Ugh...some of those packs would be good if there was another figure. I hope they are exclusives, because $25 for 3 figure defeats the intent of the battle packs, which was a gift set or a value (well, in the early years). Might as well buy Li'l Timmy 3 figures of your choosing instead.
Exclusives or not, what happened to Hasbro's alleged "all new or all repacks" when it came to Battle Packs? Who wants to get hosed because they just want that Cad Bane or that clone with Rex and Grievous?
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Wal-Mart and Target have those already, they just need to ROLL-UP prices on them.


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"Norway, man, you've got to help me! We are buddies right?!" Denmark yelled and knocked on Norway's door. It was early in the morning but he didn't care, he had more important things to worry about. "Come out Norge!" he yelled even louder and tried the door knob to find it locked. A mischievous smirk crossed his face and he quickly turned and ran back to his own bedroom before picking up just what he needed. "I'm coming in," Denmark announced and swung the object he had obtained at the door knob, effectively slicing off the doorknob on his side of the door with his large ax. A string of curses in Norwegian could be heard from the other side of the door then footsteps. Norway opened the door since Denmark would have shoved it open anyway and he peered down expressionlessly at the doorknob on the floor. The emotionless Nordic picked up the doorknob and tossed it into his room to fix later before grabbing onto Denmark's yellow and red scarf, choking the confident Danish man.
A mixture between a cough and a laugh escaped Denmark's lips as he grabbed onto his scarf and tried to loosen the accessory around from around his neck. Norway only let go of the scarf when Denmark's face started to go a shade of blue, having mercy on the energetic, spiky blonde haired, blue eyed man. Mathias sucked in big gulps of air and grinned at his friend. "Norway, I need your help!" Denmark whispered loudly to Lukas and walked into the boy's room with his ax. Mathias grabbed Norway's arm and had him sit at his desk and then Denmark sat across from him. "Okay, how do I tell ___ that I like her?" he asked suddenly with intense blue eyes. Norway blinked and glanced up at the ceiling thoughtfully then to Denmark. "Just tell her," he said in his monotone voice. Denmark groaned and ran his hands through his hair, making it even messier than usual. "Okay, you pretend to be ___ for me," Denmark said reluctantly and set his ax aside. Denmark sat upright in his seat and cleared his throat. "Um, ___ I really like you and we've been friends for a really long time and I'd like to
" he started to say at rapid speed. Mathias stopped talking when Norway held up a hand. "I didn't understand a single thing you just said to me," Norway said bluntly.
Denmark blinked his blue eyes in surprise then slammed his head down on the desk, effectively doing a head desk and leaving a bright red mark on his forehead. "Slow down," Norway reminded Denmark and rolled his eyes, not sure why he was even bothering to help the second tallest Nordic. Mathias frowned and waved a hand dismissively at him. "You are too hard to work with, I'm going to ask someone else," he said and stood with a sigh. Norway rolled his eyes once again and lightly crossed his arms. "If you use that ax of yours on my door one more time I will make sure to make you pass out next time I choke you," he warned Denmark as the man grabbed his ax and left the room. Norway sighed softly and picked up a book off of his desk, lightly he flipped through it. "That idiot
he over complicates things," Norway muttered to himself.
"Sweden!" Denmark said with a grin when he saw the Nordic sitting on the couch reading the newspaper. Mathias sat down beside the silent nation and rubbed the back of his head. "Look, I know you like Finland a lot
so I was wonder if you could give me advice on how to tell ___ I have a crush on her," Denmark told Sweden. The silent nation looked up from the newspaper with a grunt. Mathias had no idea what that meant. There was a moment of silence between the two of them as they both stared each other down. "Give her flowers, that is what I give my wife," Sweden said after what seemed like forever then peered back down at his newspaper. Denmark frowned at this and pulled his wallet out of his back pocket, counting out the dollar bills. "I might have enough," Mathias said more to himself then to Sweden. The other nation glanced towards Mathias and nodded slightly before watching him stand and leave the room.
Denmark followed the scent of bacon and pancakes to the kitchen and grinned at Finland. The cheerful nation looked up with a tired smile continued to look. "Good morning Denmark, I'm almost finished making breakfast," he said and hummed to himself as he flipped over a couple slices of bacon. He blinked his blue eyes in surprise when Denmark didn't reply and looked over his shoulder at the usually loud and upbeat nation. "Is something wrong Denmark?" Finland asked worriedly and studied the Nation who was sitting at the kitchen table quietly. Denmark sighed and slammed his head down on the table multiple times, alarming Finland. "H-Hey! W-W-What's wrong Denmark!?" he sputtered hurriedly and turned off the stove so that the food didn't burn or anything. Also, he knew
unlike England
that you don't leave food unattended. Finland sat at the table and frowned at Denmark. "Is this about ___?" Finland asked and tilted his head. Denmark looked up at Finland with wide blue eyes. 'Is it that obvious that I like her?' he thought and studied Finland. This specific Nordic is very kind and insightful, so maybe he would have better ideas than Sweden and Norway. "Yes, I don't know how to tell her that I want to be her boyfriend," he admitted and rubbed his bright red forehead.
Tino smiled softly and shook his head. "Maybe you could take her out to dinner tonight and tell her Denmark? You shouldn't be asking me though... because it is your relationship that you want to change. What you should do is tell her in the way you want to," Finland suggested and patted Denmark's arm. Mathias made a face but slowly nodded his head. "Don't worry about it, I know you will figure out what to do," Tino said, encouraging the usually confident Nordic. Now Finland stood and returned to the stove so that he could finish cooking breakfast.
"What do you do for you Husband Sweden?" Denmark asked suddenly. Finland squeaked with wide blue eyes and looked over his shoulder at Mathias. "Sweden is still joking like that?" he asked in a high pitched voice. Denmark laughed at his reaction and nodded while he stood from his chair. "He said he gives you flowers," Mathias added and pushed his chair in. A shade of pink danced its way across Finland's cheeks and he turned so his back was to Mathias again. "Yes, he always buys really nice flowers," Tino said with a fond smile. When he turned to address Denmark again, the other Nation was already gone. "Skipping breakfast?" he asked the thin air since Denmark was no longer in the room. Sweden walked into the room and the pink that had spread across Tino's face became a bright red as he turned off the stove.
"Yo, Iceland!" Denmark shouted as he walked outside and spotted the silver haired Nordic. Said Nation looked up from Mr. Puffin and towards Denmark. "What is it?" he asked suspiciously and studied Denmark's troubled face. Mathias ran over and squatted down next to the youngest Nordic. "Look, how would you tell a girl you like her?" Denmark asked expectantly. Iceland frowned at the question and took a bite of licorice as he stared at Mr. Puffin. "How would I tell her? I wouldn't.." he said simply. This only frustrated Denmark even more. "WHAT?! Why? But if you really really really really wanted to be her boyfriend? How would you tell her?" Denmark insisted. Iceland stood up and shoved his hands into his pockets. "Give her chocolate or licorice I guess?" he said slowly, sounding unsure. Denmark groaned and lay back in the grass, staring up at the sky. "You don't like that idea," Iceland said bluntly. Denmark shrugged his shoulders and threw his hands up in defeat. "I give up! I don't know what to do," said Mathias and rolled around in the grass. Emil held out a piece of his beloved licorice for Denmark. "___?" Iceland asked. Denmark nodded and grabbed the licorice, taking a huge bite. "This is disgusting," he said around a mouthful of licorice. A small smile crossed Emil's face.
"Everyone knows but her that I really like.. love her," he told Iceland. Denmark took another large bite of licorice, finishing off the 'disgusting' treat. Emil shook his head and lightly nudges Denmark's side with his foot. "Maybe she knows but is just waiting for you to say something," Iceland suggested and held out a hand. Denmark blinks his bright blue eyes in surprise and took the younger boy's hand before pulling himself into a standing position. "Don't give up," he said and held out his arm so Mr. Puffin could land on it. Iceland headed towards the house. "Good luck, I'm going to get breakfast."
Ring! Ring! You looked up from your computer screen in surprise. 'Telephone, who would be calling?' you thought and stood. Quickly looked around the room, trying to spot your cell phone. Ring! Ring! "Where..?" you murmured and jumped onto the couch. Ring! Ring! You grabbed the phone out from under a pillow on the last ring and placed it to your ear. "Hello, who is this?" you asked without checking the caller ID. You internally groaned when you heard a slurred voice on the other end of the phone. As much as you liked your best friend Mathias, you didn't like his bad drinking habit, especially when it involves you. "___ cannr~ youz lelp..melp..nelp..HELP! Den..DenMAN.. Me?" Mathias asked, obviously drunk but trying to sound understandable. A couple hiccups followed by loud laughter could be heard and you had to hold the phone away from your ear. He practically was laughing as loud as America! You mentally cursed yourself for having a crush on such a irresponsible guy. "Where are you?" you grumbled unhappily. You blinked your ___ colored eyes when there wasn't an immediate response. "..side
. house
.flom..FLOWZ.. ouside you
. hose
home.. BEER.." Denmark replied, half yelling, half laughing. 'Seriously!?' you thought and shoved your ___ colored hair out of your face as you ran to the front door. You hung up the phone and raised your eye brows at Denmark who was currently lying down on your porch while throwing little pebbles into the air, some of them would fall back down and hit his face. "Th.. The
Shky issss FALLIN
!" he said suddenly and stood, wobbling on his feet. You grabbed Mathias before he fell over with much effort since he is so much bigger than you are. "You really need to go on a diet," you told him with a grunt as you pulled him into your house. After kicking the door shut, you placed the drunken Danish on the couch
by placing him on the couch
you meant dropping the larger teen onto the couch. "Gyah!" he shouted and burst out laughing.
"You just stay put," you said and held up a hand when he opened his mouth to say something. You pointed a finger at him and frowned. Mathias hiccupped and slumped down on your couch. Lightly you fingered the bright red mark on his forehead, wondering just what had happened. "Stay," you repeated and turned to leave the room to get supplies. Before you could though, a hand grabbed your wrist and yanked you backwards, causing you to stumble and fall into Denmark's lap. "M-Mathias!" you sputtered with a bright pink face. Denmark buried his face in your hair and smiled. "___?" he asked softly. You frowned and tried to pull out of his hold but his hold was merciless. "I love you," he whispered. Now your ___ colored eyes widened in shock but then you reminded yourself that he was
drunk? You had just assumed he was drunk since Mathias really did have a horrible drinking habit, but now that you were in his arms, there was no hint of alcohol in his breath. Now you pulled away a bit and studied his bright blue eyes, they were clear and focused. "Y-You aren't d-drunk
" you sputtered, shocked that he had tricked you so easily, maybe because you were just so careless. Denmark grinned and shook his head, loosening his hold on you. "I meant what I said ___, I love you," he reminded you and a light shade of pink spread across his cheeks. You stared at him with wide ___ colored eyes, still shocked and a bit overwhelmed by the whole situation. Denmark rummaged through his pockets and pulled out a crumbled flower that he had plucked from your garden, and a melting Hersey kiss. "I-I.." you said, at a loss for words.
Mathias leaned forward so that your noses were pressed against each other. "I'm serious, now please say something.. anything.." Denmark begged and squirmed a bit under you. You reached out a shaky hand and took the flower and the Hersey kiss. "I love you too," you whispered with a bright red face as you unwrapped the Hersey kiss and ate it. Denmark watched you for a moment then grinned, no longer blushing or embarrassed. "Can I give you a real kiss now?" he asked. You looked up at him and laughed softly. "Yes you may," you told him with a huge smile before you grabbed his scarf and pulled him closer. You placed a light but passionate kiss on his lips as he lied back on your couch. Denmark laughed against your lips when his cell phone started ringing and he pulled it out of his pocket so you could both see who was calling. "Yo!" Denmark said into the phone and listened to the reply 'kesesesese'. You raised your eye brows at Denmark, trying to figure out what the heck he is doing. "Hey Denmark, it's me awesome! Do you want to come and drink with West, America, and I?" Prussia asked into the phone. You gave Mathias a look, daring him to say 'yes' in your presence. Instead, Mathias grinned and winked a blue eye at you. "Not tonight 'awesome' I have all I need right here! No drinks for me tonight!" he replied and hung up before either of you could hear Prussia's response. Denmark tossed his cell phone aside and placed another kiss to your lips, running his fingers through your ___ silky hair. "So.. will.. you.. be.. my.. girlfriend?" Mathias asked between kisses. You pulled away and tapped your cheek thoughtfully, teasing the Nordic.
To be honest, this wasn't the most romantic way to have a guy tell you that he loves you but it was still adorable and so like Denmark. "Yes," you said finally and hugged Mathias tightly. You remained in his arms for the longest time, the two of you even watched a movie and cuddled up together. "Hey ___... do you really think I need to lose weight?" Denmark asked out of the blue, making you laugh. You looked up at him and poked his nose.
"I love you just the way you are Mathias."
DenmarkXReader Saying I Love You by pokemonsoulsmWatch
©2012-2016 pokemonsoulsm
This was a prize XReader story for for a contest in It was another DenmarkXReader, I didn't realize people like Denmark so much or the other Nordics. This is my second XReader story that involves the Nordics~ WOOHOO~ There is a hint of SwedenXFinland in there <3
I don't really know the Nordics that well so they may be OOC and I'm sorry if they are, I tried my best! I hope you like it!
I don't own Hetalia or any of the Hetalia Characters. I also don't own the preview image, it was found on google images.
I don't really know the Nordics that well so they may be OOC and I'm sorry if they are, I tried my best! I hope you like it!
I don't own Hetalia or any of the Hetalia Characters. I also don't own the preview image, it was found on google images.
lol cute
Best drunk impression ever
This was so cute! Good job!
The end was so hilarious! He's so insecure!
I cracked up when I read "You need to lose weight."
Love it!
Love it!
So cute!
Why does Den need to lose weight? Seriously, he's as skinny as a twig maybe not that skinny but you know what I mean.
Hey, i really like your story! It's sweet
And i have a favor to ask:
May i can translate it?
I'm german and i would like to translate your story, because it's so sweet
Please answer soon.
And i have a favor to ask:
May i can translate it?
I'm german and i would like to translate your story, because it's so sweet
Please answer soon.
Oh woah... uh.. didn't see this coming but I find it flattering hahaha thank you. Sure, as long as you give me credit by saying I was the one that wrote it and put a link to my original story in the description
I love how that comment "you seriously need to go on a diet" is the thing that he's worried about.... XD
Freaking the fuck out for two reasons:
1. This story!
2. They are selling Prussian swords in a pawn shop!!
1. This story!
2. They are selling Prussian swords in a pawn shop!!
YES! DENMARK, I WILL BE YOUR GF!!! OMG I'm so crazy crazy crazy!!! *Squishes Cheeks*
This was so cute!! i loved it!
Pfft "___ do you really think I need to go on a diet?" I laughed like a hyena
Do not kill me
Do not kill me
"Do you really think I need to lose weight?"
Me: "YEAH YOUR SO FA-I mean noooooo! Your just perfect." I say with a creepy smile.
Me: "YEAH YOUR SO FA-I mean noooooo! Your just perfect." I say with a creepy smile.
once when my sisters house mate was being an ass I had to get him out of the room by doing a flying sidekick and it broke down the door
I know how Denmark feels about talking too fast, consideringthafIdoitallthetimeandsometimesforgettobreathe- *GASP!!!* Yeah, bad habit that happens every day. I forget to breather when I play recorder or sing XD
I feel like such a sucker because I was totally convinced he was drunk. otl.
aww, it's cute.
Oh gosh, really, thank you so much for all your comments, they mean so much to me!
Baaaaaaaaaaah this is so fabulous thank you! ;w; You really did wonderfully! I really truly appreciate it, seriously, I do!
You are so very welcome~! Thank you for asking for the DenmarkXReader, I have been kind of avoiding doing the Nordics because I don't know their characters well but it really was awesome to work with different characters! I am so glad you like this, I was so nervous to be honest haha!
Thank you! 0///0
Denmark: Pretend to be Tiffany for me -talks really fast-
Norway: I didn't understand anything you just said to me
Denmark: -epic head desk-
Denmark: Pretend to be Tiffany for me -talks really fast-
Norway: I didn't understand anything you just said to me
Denmark: -epic head desk-
Your welcome Pfttt hahahah lol xD and hahah You're my wife now > ehhh O[]O
Dawwww!!!!!! Denmark does have his adorable moments!
This one is one of your best Q////D////Q Very realistic and nicely paced! <3
This. Was sooooo cute~!!!!!!(: Gosh, I love it!!
It is nice !
D'awww! It was so cute! ;w;
awwwwww!!!! <33333


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Why dating is ruining your love life
If you're single, chances are, you hate dating. If you're not single, chances are, you feel lucky to be done with the dating game. I write dating advice because there are always unanswered questions around dating. People want to know what they are doing wrong. People want advice on what to do right. Most mainstream dating advice is targeted towards women. Women are given the responsibility to decide their dating destiny. That seems all fine and dandy until you read between the lines. Women are sold the idea of forever and true love based on their insecurities of staying single forever. I just finished reading Outdated. Why dating is ruining your love life by Samhita Mukhopadhyay, Executive Editor of Feminsiting.com. Her book has reopened by mind about dating in this current society. This book is primarily written for single, feminist and fabulous ladies (like me!) who are confused about dating in the post millennium, however anyone in the dating world, male and female, can benefit from the insight in Outdated. Mukhopadhyay doesn't use traditional methods of dating advice that blame women and tell them they must change in order to be happy. Instead she breaks down the real societal and political expectations that confuse the reasons women and men want love and feel love. Without giving away too much information, based on Outdated, I've highlighted just a few reasons why the outdated version of dating is ruining your love life.
#1 Political View
Daily, the idea of couple-dom is thrust into our psyches. Traditional relationships, whether real or fiction, reflect a conservative view of one-man to one-woman relationships.
Our government awards benefits to married couples. So being married ultimately is the only way to become a legitimate American. With the 2012 elections around the corner hopefully you're aware of the ways conservative parties are hoping to force the expectation of "traditional" relationships. Mukhopadhyay states, "The conservative fight to 'take America back' is literally being waged on women's bodies with bill after bill trying to limit access to reproductive health technologies and make cuts to family planning"
Taking away women's health benefits forces women into the role of motherhood. Forcing women into a role takes away a woman's autonomous control and makes it easier to shame, categorize, judge, and discriminate women based on the patriarchal identity of women in our society.
Benefits are awarded to only one type of marriage so marriage becomes the only logical option. However, the amount of divorce in our country suggests that one option isn't flawless nor the only way to sustain a successful relationship. According to Outdated when marriages fail main stream media blame it on the failure of society as a whole instead of admitting that one type of marriage isn't for everyone. When you fail to settle down it's because you are a bad person, not because you're trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. It is unrealistic to think that dating should inevitably end at one point for every relationship.
#2 Love is expensive
Reality TV is littered with programs that accentuate the industry behind weddings. Say Yes to the Dress, Bridezillas, My Fair Wedding, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Kim K's 20 million dollar wedding on Keeping up with the Kardashians. Americans are obsessive with extravagant weddings. Weddings and the idea of getting married has become a giant industry where profits are generated by advertising. Advertising's purpose is to manipulate the society's thoughts on personal flaws and then sell a product that will fix them. Industries profit when you feel bad about yourself.
The industry of marriage has created a profit around getting to marriage. Women spend money on beauty products and fashions that will make them look desirable, all in the hopes to catch a man. When women can't catch him more money is spent on books and rom-coms to tell women what they're doing wrong.
Mukhopadhyay mentions that dating gurus such as Greg Behrendt author of He's Just Not That into You, Travis Stork author of Don't Be That Girl, and Steve Harvey author of Act Like a Lady, Think like a Man, have manipulated women's insecurities about finding The One into a wanted genre. Dating advice in books like the ones mentioned tell women they are inherently different than men. These books state that women are complex while men are simple. Women are blamed for the ignorance of their complexity. Complexity ignorance is the reason why a woman doesn't have a man and is inevitably unhappy. Reading into these gender differences confuses women on how they should communicate while dating. Instead of being individual women wreck their brains trying not to be too independent, too needy, too materialistic, too natural, too any characteristic or counter-characteristic that makes each person special.
#3 Forget about the sex
In America you're relationship status is either married or not. According to conservative views sex is a benefit only between married people. This either/or status supports the age old virgin/whore dichotomy. Women who have sex are unclean, irresponsible and deviant. These are the women that are hidden and don't deserve to be respected in a relationship. Women who wait to have sex are prude but at the same time place their value of worth on the ability to stay chaste. Women who wait to have sex are women to be introduced to family. Mukhopadhyay mocks, "In other words, if women wanted to be treated nicely, they would close those legs and get on the train to seriousville and be in a serious relationship."
Women are taught that sex is a weapon and a chore, not something that they should enjoy. When Steve Harvey tells women to wait 90 days before sex with their boyfriend he's telling women their worth is measured in their panties. Harvey's opinion is based on the idea that there is a flood of vagina and in order for men to appreciate women again the flood has to stop. If stifling women's right to have sex when they want, how they want and with whom they want isn't sexist then I don't know what is.
Initiating a sex probationary period will hurt more when you can't make it the full 90 days. If a woman has a moment of weakness (in my case two more glasses of wine) and has sex, she is seen as a failure. When the relationship ends women will blame "giving it up too quick" as the reason why. But that's not the reason.
Dating advice claims that men and women experience sex differently. Women are perceived to be more emotional about sex where men have no attachment to the act whatsoever. This is untrue. Mukhopadhyay helps to squash the conservative popularizing of the neurochemical oxytocin, a supposed "cuddle" hormone. I personally fell for this concept just a few months ago. It was my understanding that the brain chemical oxytocin is released in women on two occasions: during childbirth and during orgasm. This hormone is supposed to associate the woman's love connection to whoever helps to release the chemical- her baby or her man. The more I think about it the more absurd and sexist the concept seems to be. Sex should be enjoyed by any and all consenting adults. They only rules to sex are the ones set up between sexual partners. Over-thinking sex according to gender roles and conservative values hinders the dating experience.
#4 Macho mentalities
Just as women are categorized as either virgin or whore men are stereotyped as either Alpha male/wimp. There is societal pressure of what it means to be a man. Stereotypical manly men secure the current power dynamic by shaming and humiliating men when they aren't the standard manly man. These stereotypes are detrimental to both genders when women don't respond the way the stereotypical man expects them to. Men are taught they have to be better than and stronger than women. When men don't reach that manly man or alpha male persona the side effects are insensitivity and violence.
Men are not considered grown men until they can pay for everything and afford a luxury car. The media leads people to believe that how much love you are capable of is based on how many expensive things you own. Women only (supposedly) care about shopping and nice cars so unless a man can afford those things then he has no value as a man to a potential housewife. And as I've stated before being married is the only way to be recognized and considered in this country.
From the few points I made in this article it would seem that Mukhopadhyay and I hate America, hate politics, hate marriage, hate men, hate industry, and hate dating. In fact that is very far from the truth. I believe Mukhopadhyay wrote this book because she loves everything. She clearly states how much she loves love and hopes that every person will find the type of relationship that works for them. Outdated recognizes that our society is changing and with it so should gender roles and the expectations of people in the society. Dating shouldn't be tradition; it should be fun and knowledgeable at the same time. You should learn about yourself and others around you, instead of dictating every step in your life. Most people only focus on marriage. When we allow ourselves to be free, who we really are, not manipulate ourselves, respect others, ignore expectations that have been forced on us, then we will truly find happiness. If you're tired of that losing feeling or always holding onto the 'what ifs' and 'one days' when it comes to finding love I highly recommend reading Outdated. Why dating is ruining your love life.
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