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Wisdom from the Word
Marriage must be honored among all and the bed kept undefiled, for God will judge sexually immoral people and adulterers .
Hebrews 13:4 (NET)
Understanding God's Design
We have seen in previous lessons that marriage is God's design and institution. Let's reread the verses that reveal God's original plan for the husband and wife.
Read Gen. 2:18-25
1. By way of review, what principles for marriage did we pull out of Gen. 2:24? There were three (2 verbs and a phrase) and we already discussed the first two in Lesson 1.
The third principle is that of "one flesh". This is one aspect of oneness. We are one in God's sight when we marry, never to be separated. (Remember Matt. 19:3-12?) However, we are also to build oneness into our marriages. The "one flesh" relationship is obviously physical, involving the sexual relationship, but it is more than that. It includes intimacy between husband and wife in every way—physically, spiritually, and emotionally.
We, as women, long for intimacy with our husbands. Some men are not good about spiritual or emotional intimacy but seem to desire only physical intimacy. Perhaps, you need to work on communicating your need for other kinds of intimacy to your spouse. Just remember that we do live in a fallen world and you may never have the kind of intimacy with your husband that you desire. Instead of letting that create dissatisfaction with your mate, let it draw you to Christ, who wants to give you the type of intimacy you desire.
2. Copy Hebrews 13:4 below. This is our Word of Wisdom for the week.
3. Knowing that God invented it and knowing what He has said about it in Heb. 13:4, what kind of attitude should you have toward sex?
Memorize the Word of Wisdom for this week and believe it!
Read 1 Corinthians 7:1-9.
4. What is one purpose for marriage according to vv.2, 9?
5. What commands are given to the husband and the wife (v.3, 5)?
6. There is only one exception given to the command. What is it (v.5)?
Notice that when we marry we are no longer to retain our rights over our own bodies but are to give that authority to our spouses (v.4). Remember that two are one now; your husband is part of you, not separate. When he needs you physically, you are to meet his needs. You have died and are to live for Christ who expects you to take care of one another's needs. There are many marriages that could have been saved if the wife had understood that her body belonged to her husband, not for abuse but for fulfilling his sexual needs.
Don Meredith explains that God's design for sex builds unselfishness:11
God steps boldly to the point, finishing any faint-hearted commitment to the sexual relationship once and for all. My body is not mine, but my mate's. I am here to please. Hereafter, to demand rights over my body is to disagree with God's instruction. God makes sex a sacrificial act that is redemptive, in that it gets my eyes off my needs and onto the needs of my mate.
This means that there is mutual submission in bed. What is mutually satisfying is acceptable to God as long as it involves a husband and wife alone.
Because the sexual act is a picture and a part of the oneness in marriage, it is highly serious to break that bond. A component of the marriage vows made before God is a pledge to remain faithful to this one person until you die. Let's consider some verses about adultery.
Read Exodus 20:14, 17.
7. How do these two commands relate to one another?
Read Leviticus 20:10
8. What was the punishment for adultery under the Old Testament Law? Why would God require such a serious punishment in the light of the principles we have considered about covenant and oneness?
We saw in Ephesians 5:25-33 that marriage pictures the relationship between Christ and His church. Oneness in covenant comes with commitment. Oneness with Christ comes with our entry into covenant with Him, and oneness sexually should only come with commitment in a marriage. When sex takes place before marriage, it breaks the picture of the covenant and commitment we have with Christ. Adultery does the same thing. I have often heard it said that sins are all the same before God. While it is true that every sin, big or small, creates a barrier with God and the penalty of death, it is not true in the practical realm. Under the Law sins had different punishments, depending upon their seriousness. Often in the New Testament there are lists of serious sins and adultery is prominent on these lists (See 1 Cor. 6:9-10; Gal. 5:19-21). The consequences of adultery and fornication are enormous and should never be taken lightly, as our culture suggests. You probably have relatives and/or friends who have broken their marriage covenant and borne a terrible cost.
Many of the religious leaders of Jesus' day were convinced that they were holy and not sinners. Jesus dealt with them harshly. God is merciful and gracious to us as sinners but He expects us to recognize our sins and take them seriously. The arrogant, self-righteous person does not receive that mercy.
Read Matthew 5:27-32.
9. How does Jesus expand the definition of adultery?
Our thought lives are where we so often sin. Perhaps you have never had a sexual relationship outside of marriage in the physical sense, but you may have enjoyed the thoughts. In God's eyes you are guilty. Sin begins in our thoughts and in our hearts. We must watch our thought lives so that we do not act upon what we think. As sinful thoughts build up, we may act on them; however, the thoughts themselves are enough to make us guilty.
Read Matthew 15:1-2, 10-11, 15-20.
10. What kinds of things were the Pharisees defining as unclean?
11. What defiles the person, or makes her unclean, according to Christ?
This concept is so important, especially in our day because we look around at others and think we are okay when we compare our outward behavior to theirs. The question is how are we on the inside? Do you spend time thinking of other men, even dreaming of a perfect man, not necessarily a real person? Do you read romance novels that turn your thoughts to imagining a perfect relationship with someone other than your husband? Do you fantasize about what it would be like to have another husband? Perhaps you dream of someone you know at work or at church or someone you watch on television or the movies.
12. According to the principles Jesus laid down in Matt.5 and 15 and the commandments you saw, what is the problem with these thoughts?
13. Here are some Biblical principles to help deal with temptation in this area. Write down the principles you see and exactly what you are to do according to these verses:
a. 2 Tim. 2:22
b. 1 Thess. 4:1-8
c. Phil. 4:8
d. Prov. 4:23
14. What things are you putting in your own mind that should be eliminated? Name at least one way to apply the principles of Phil. 4:8 in your own life today.
Building Your Marriage with God's Design
Men desire intimacy just as we women do, so if they cannot receive it from their wives, they will often search for it elsewhere. H. Norman Wright gives us some insight concerning this.12
For women, sex is only one means of intimacy out of many and not always the best one. For many men, sex is the only expression of intimacy.
Men tend to compress the meaning of intimacy into the sex act and when they don't have that outlet, they can become frustrated and upset. Why? Because they're cut off from the only source of closeness they know. Men are interested in closeness and intimacy but they have different ways of defining and expressing it.
H. Norman Wright
15. Married women: Have you misread your husband's need for sexual intimacy as simply a need for physical fulfillment? I certainly have made that mistake. Think of a time when you may have hurt your spouse by refusing him when he needed that intimacy with you or when he was trying to support you by showing you intimacy. Write down your thoughts to God.
We women need to better understand that men don't think like we do; they don't act like we do. Instead of wanting them to be like us, we need to accept the differences. In "My Fair Lady" the men sing a song asking why women can't be more like men. Wouldn't that be boring? God made men and women distinctive so that we can blend our strengths and help one another's weaknesses. We need each other. What one lacks in sensitivity, the other overcomes. What one lacks in logical thinking, the other helps reveal. Whatever your situation, your husband is designed to balance you out. Be careful, however, about making the mistake of putting people in gender boxes. Although men in general may be less sensitive than women, this is not true of all men. That quality should not be considered feminine. Get to know your husband with all of his individual strengths and weaknesses. You will probably find that you balance him out in many areas. In the past a marriage partner often spoke of a spouse as his/her better half. Try to think of your husband as your other half. Treat him as part of yourself. What he needs is important to you because he is part of you.
Often it is the very differences in our personalities, etc. that we treasure until we marry. Suddenly those are the things that drive us crazy and lead to argument and discontent. See your husband as God's perfect partner who will balance you out. If he needs sex for intimacy, accept that and respond accordingly.
Realizing that I am not an expert in the area of sex, I have found some excellent advice that I want to pass on to you. If you desire to build intimacy in your marriage, you need to consider your husband's feelings and needs in the area of sex, as well as every other area. As you read these quotes, consider how you might apply these insights.
Jill Renich discusses some distinctions between men and women that might enable you to better understand your husband.13 Again, these are generalities that are not always true.
One of the differences between husbands and wives is illustrated by their attitudes toward sex when they are physically tired. Sex is usually the last thing a wife wants when she's tired, but it provides her husband with the relaxation he needs for restoring sleep. Some women prefer sex at night while some men prefer to begin the day with this gratifying experience. Another difference is that after a quarrel a woman looks for words of reconciliation, but a man often looks for sex to heal the breach and restore the oneness with his wife. Someone stated the difference this way: "A man gives love for sex; a woman gives sex for love."
Jill Renich
This validates the idea that men seek intimacy through sex. That is why they want to have sex when there has been an argument. This may be why your husband attempts to console you by suggesting sex when you are hurting for some reason. Renich gives us more insight into the necessity and importance of this aspect of marriage to a man.14
A wife may demonstrate her love in innumerable other ways but it is often negated by her rejection, or lack of enjoyment of sex. To a man, sex is the most meaningful demonstration of love and self-worth. A husband's gift of sexual pleasure is full of meaning. It's a part of his own deepest person. How his wife receives him has a much more profound effect on him than most women realize. To receive him with joy and to share sexual pleasure builds into him a sense of being worthy, desirable and acceptable. To reject him, to tolerate him and to put him off as unimportant tears at the very center of his self-esteem.
Jill Renich
16. Are you willing to give yourself to your husband sexually without considering your own desires or needs? Are you prepared to give him the authority over your body? If you are not, you are in sin, disobeying God's direct command and His principle of oneness, and you are putting your marriage at risk. Write down your thoughts about this principle.
If you have been disobedient in this area, take the time to confess this to God and to your husband and ask forgiveness. This is not to be taken lightly because this is God's design for your marriage. He is the Designer and He knows what will work. Ask God for the grace to die to self in this area and to put the needs of your husband before your own. I believe that marriage and children are ways that God deals with our sinful selfishness, making us more like Jesus, whose unselfishness resulted in our salvation. If we follow God's marriage principles, we become more Christlike.
Parenting with God's Design
How can you pass on the importance of sexual fidelity to your children, especially in the present culture where everything screams sex? I know that I do not have all the answers to this, but it is a critical issue.
17. Consider the verses in #13. How do these apply to your training of your children?
Remember that you are responsible for what you allow your children to see and hear. This means that you will have to swim upstream, sometimes even against what other Christian parents allow. You and your husband must before God set the standards for your children. God will hold you responsible.
For several years we received a monthly newsletter that gave a parental, Christian perspective on movies. We found that we could not trust the PG-13 or even PG ratings to help screen the movies our children could see. We wanted to know what values would be taught through the lessons of the story as well as what language, etc. was included. The kids complained when they were not allowed to see something that their friends could watch, but it was our parental responsibility to control what thoughts and images were planted in the minds of our children. There were some movies that we allowed them to see because they gave us opportunities to teach discernment, to think carefully about the messages conveyed. To do this, you must see what they see!
18. Can you think of anything now that you need to control in your child's life that will pave the way for sexual purity?
Please note that while your children need to see your affection for one another, it should never be sexual in nature. That is for the privacy of your bedroom. Inappropriate sexual expressions can confuse children and send the wrong messages.
Wisdom from a Mentor (Mary Ann)
Early into our marriage I became aware of my husband's and my differing sexual needs. (It didn't take too long to realize this!) I love our sexual relationship and was very happy, but soon realized that it was much more important to him than anything else – including sleep!
This occasionally was a source of unhappiness, especially when our children were very young and I was always exhausted. Around that time I started attending a Bible study taught by a very wise woman, and the subject was marriage. Through this study I realized several things…
One, men and women are wired very differently. When women are tired, they want to sleep or "veg out". When men are tired, exhausted, whatever, they want sex. Sex is their way of unwinding, no matter how tired they are, physically or mentally!
Second, that rejection is taken very personally. Men's sexuality is part of their identity and extremely important to their masculinity. To be rejected sexually is taken personally!
Third, I was taught that my body was not my own, nor was his body his own – we belong to each other (I Cor).
This Bible study teacher encouraged all of us as young wives to adopt a very important principle: do not refuse sex with your husband unless you really have to, for physical reasons, or other good reasons. If at all possible, say yes! This will result in a much happier man. Personally I will say that I have found if I follow this principle, my husband generally is much more fun and a lot less grouchy!!
Summing It Up
19. Write a prayer confessing, if necessary, and committing before God your body and your mind to marriage partner alone. Ask God for the grace to put away anything that does not serve faithfulness to your husband in your thought life. (You may need to make yourself accountable to a friend as well.)
Because of some great feedback which I have received from a number of bible.org readers, I wanted to add a few comments to this lesson on sexual intimacy.
First, this entire study was written for women, not men. That means that I did not cover a husband's responsibilities under God. Too often we as wives focus only on what our husbands are failing to do rather than our own need for change. For that reason we aren't discussing what God expects of husbands. He expects us to be good wives to them whether or not they fulfill their responsibilities. Our actions and attitudes as wives do not depend on our husbands' obedience. This is true of the sexual aspect of marriage as well.
I know that many of you wives desire more sexual intimacy than your husbands do. You are not strange or unusual in that need. A large percentage of women have a stronger sexual drive than their husbands. Much of what is written and quoted in this lesson assumes that the husband desires sexual intimacy more frequently than his wife because that is the majority of cases. By using those quotes, I do not in any way mean to suggest that those of you whose husbands do not have a strong sex drive have done anything wrong or are responsible for it in any way. It may be that your husband is simply made that way; don't imagine that he doesn't love you!
There are cases when the man is involved in pornography, and it has diluted his drive for actual physical intimacy. Never assume that your husband is free of such involvement. The temptation is everywhere in our American culture. But having said that, remember that God has made some men without a strong sex drive, and it is not a reflection on you as his wife or a sign that something is wrong. If you fall into this category, asking him for more sexual intimacy is perfectly legitimate. 1 Cor. 7:3 applies both ways.
If you are struggling sexually, please ask for help. If you and your husband are not freely discussing it, go to him and bring it up. If you are unable to talk honestly, get help from a pastor or counselor. Seek wise counsel as to how to best approach him and what to say.
As far as pornography goes, if you are involved in it, you must realize that it is adultery according to Jesus' words in Mt. 5:27-28. You must recognize that this is a sin. Confess it and repent of it. You may need outside help in this area from groups like Celebrate Recovery or from a Christian counselor. Call a pastor to find help in your area.
It may be that you are not looking at pornography per se, but you are involved with other men in online chat rooms to meet your emotional need for love; perhaps, you dream of other men through romance novels or even have fantasies of specific men you know. This is emotional unfaithfulness in the same way that viewing pornography is physical unfaithfulness.
It is wise that we women carefully watch our husbands' habits as well, just in case pornography is involved. Make sure he is not hidden away with his computer. Don't leave him up at night playing or working on it after you are in bed. Ask for counsel if you discover any involvement with pornography. This is often an addiction which will not go away without outside support.
God has made us with a need for the local church. I hope that you are involved in one where you can ask for counsel and help. May God give you wisdom and guidance as you deal with any sexual issues in your marriage.
11 Don Meredith, Becoming One: Planning a Lasting, Joyful Marriage (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1979), 173.
12 H. Norman Wright, Understanding the Man in your Life (Waco, TX: Word Books, 1987), 196.
13 Jill Renich, To Have and to Hold (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1972), 48.
14 Ibid., 55.
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|Ayah No.
|Yusuf Ali's Interpretation
|Shakir's Interpretation
|Pickthall's Interpretation
|يَاأَيُّهَا الْمُزَّمِّلُ
|O thou folded in garments!
|O you who have wrapped up in your garments!
|O thou wrapped up in thy raiment!
|قُمِ اللَّيْلَ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا
|Stand (to prayer) by night, but not all night.
|Rise to pray in the night except a little.
|Keep vigil the night long, save a little.
|نِصْفَهُ أَوِ انْقُصْ مِنْهُ قَلِيلًا
|Half of it,- or a little less.
|Half of it, or lessen it a little.
|A half thereof, or abate a little thereof
|أَوْ زِدْ عَلَيْهِ وَرَتِّلِ الْقُرْءَانَ تَرْتِيلًا
|Or a little more; and recite the Qur'an in slow, measured rhythmic tones.
|Or add to it, and recite the Quran as it ought to be recited.
|Or add (a little) thereto - and chant the Qur'an in measure.
|إِنَّا سَنُلْقِي عَلَيْكَ قَوْلًا ثَقِيلًا
|Soon shall We send down to thee a weighty Message.
|Surely We will make to light upon you a weighty Word.
|For we shall charge thee with a word of weight.
|إِنَّ نَاشِئَةَ اللَّيْلِ هِيَ أَشَدُّ وَطْئًا وَأَقْوَمُ قِيلًا
|Truly the rising by night is most potent for governing (the soul), and most suitable for (framing) the Word (of Prayer and Praise).
|Surely the rising by night is the firmest way to tread and the best corrective of speech.
|Lo! the vigil of the night is (a time) when impression is more keen and speech more certain.
|إِنَّ لَكَ فِي اَلنَّهَارِ سَبْحًا طَوِيلًا
|True, there is for thee by day prolonged occupation with ordinary duties.
|Surely you have in the day time a long occupation.
|Lo! thou hast by day a chain of business.
|وَاذْكُرِ اسْمَ رَبِّكَ وَتَبَتَّلْ إِلَيْهِ تَبْتِيلًا
|But keep in remembrance the name of thy Lord and devote thyself to Him whole-heartedly.
|And remember the name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with (exclusive) devotion.
|So remember the name of thy Lord and devote thyself with a complete devotion.
|رَبُّ الْمَشْرِقِ وَالْمَغْرِبِ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ فَاتَّخِذْهُ وَكِيلًا
|(He is) Lord of the East and the West: there is no god but He: take Him therefore for (thy) Disposer of Affairs.
|The Lord of the East and the West-- there is no god but He-- therefore take Him for a protector.
|Lord of the East and the West; there is no Allah save Him; so choose thou Him alone for thy defender.
|وَاصْبِرْ عَلَى مَا يَقُولُونَ وَاهْجُرْهُمْ هَجْرًا جَمِيلًا
|And have patience with what they say, and leave them with noble (dignity).
|And bear patiently what they say and avoid them with a becoming avoidance.
|And bear with patience what they utter, and part from them with a fair leave-taking.
|وَذَرْنِي وَالْمُكَذِّبِينَ أُولِي النَّعْمَةِ وَمَهِّلْهُمْ قَلِيلًا
|And leave Me (alone to deal with) those in possession of the good things of life, who (yet) deny the Truth; and bear with them for a little while.
|And leave Me and the rejecters, the possessors of ease and plenty, and respite them a little.
|Leave Me to deal with the deniers, lords of ease and comfort (in this life); and do thou respite them awhile.
|إِنَّ لَدَيْنَا أَنْكَالًا وَجَحِيمًا
|With Us are Fetters (to bind them), and a Fire (to burn them).
|Surely with Us are heavy fetters and a flaming fire.
|Lo! with Us are heavy fetters and a raging fire.
|وَطَعَامًا ذَا غُصَّةٍ وَعَذَابًا أَلِيمًا
|And a Food that chokes, and a Penalty Grievous.
|And food that chokes and a painful punishment.
|And food which choketh (the partaker), and a painful doom
|يَوْمَ تَرْجُفُ الْأَرْضُ وَالْجِبَالُ وَكَانَتِ الْجِبَالُ كَثِيبًا مَهِيلًا
|One Day the earth and the mountains will be in violent commotion. And the mountains will be as a heap of sand poured out and flowing down.
|On the day when the earth and the mountains shall quake and the mountains shall become (as) heaps of sand let loose.
|On the day when the earth and the hills rock, and the hills become a heap of running sand.
|إِنَّا أَرْسَلْنَا إِلَيْكُمْ رَسُولًا شَاهِدًا عَلَيْكُمْ كَمَا أَرْسَلْنَا إِلَى فِرْعَوْنَ رَسُولًا
|We have sent to you, (O men!) a messenger, to be a witness concerning you, even as We sent a messenger to Pharaoh.
|Surely We have sent to you a Messenger, a witness against you, as We sent a messenger to Firon.
|Lo! We have sent unto you a messenger as witness against you, even as We sent unto Pharaoh a messenger.
|فَعَصَى فِرْعَوْنُ الرَّسُولَ فَأَخَذْنَاهُ أَخْذًا وَبِيلًا
|But Pharaoh disobeyed the messenger; so We seized him with a heavy Punishment.
|But Firon disobeyed the messenger, so We laid on him a violent hold.
|But Pharaoh rebelled against the messenger, whereupon We seized him with no gentle grip.
|فَكَيْفَ تَتَّقُونَ إِنْ كَفَرْتُمْ يَوْمًا يَجْعَلُ الْوِلْدَانَ شِيبًا
|Then how shall ye, if ye deny (Allah), guard yourselves against a Day that will make children hoary-headed?.
|How, then, will you guard yourselves, if you disbelieve, on the day which shall make children grey-headed?
|Then how, if ye disbelieve, will ye protect yourselves upon the day which will turn children grey.
|السَّمَاءُ مُنْفَطِرٌ بِهِ كَانَ وَعْدُهُ مَفْعُولًا
|Whereon the sky will be cleft asunder? His Promise needs must be accomplished.
|The heaven shall rend asunder thereby; His promise is ever brought to fulfillment.
|The very heaven being then rent asunder. His promise is to be fulfilled.
|إِنَّ هَذِهِ تَذْكِرَةٌ فَمَنْ شَاءَ اتَّخَذَ إِلَى رَبِّهِ سَبِيلًا
|Verily this is an Admonition: therefore, whoso will, let him take a (straight) path to his Lord!
|Surely this is a reminder, then let him, who will take the way to his Lord.
|Lo! This is a Reminder. Let him who will, then, choose a way unto his Lord.
|إِنَّ رَبَّكَ يَعْلَمُ أَنَّكَ تَقُومُ أَدْنَى مِنْ ثُلُثَيِ اللَّيْلِ وَنِصْفَهُ وَثُلُثَهُ وَطَائِفَةٌ مِنَ الَّذِينَ مَعَكَ وَاللَّهُ يُقَدِّرُ اللَّيْلَ وَالنَّهَارَ عَلِمَ أَنْ لَنْ تُحْصُوهُ فَتَابَ عَلَيْكُمْ فَاقْرَءُوا مَا تَيَسَّرَ مِنَ الْقُرْءَانِ عَلِمَ أَنْ سَيَكُونُ مِنْكُمْ مَرْضَى وَءَاخَرُونَ يَضْرِبُونَ فِي الْأَرْضِ يَبْتَغُونَ مِنْ فَضْلِ اللَّهِ وَءَاخَرُونَ يُقَاتِلُونَ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ فَاقْرَءُوا مَا تَيَسَّرَ مِنْهُ وَأَقِيمُوا الصَّلَاةَ وَءَاتُوا الزَّكَاةَ وَأَقْرِضُوا اللَّهَ قَرْضًا حَسَنًا وَمَا تُقَدِّمُوا لِأَنْفُسِكُمْ مِنْ خَيْرٍ تَجِدُوهُ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ هُوَ خَيْرًا وَأَعْظَمَ أَجْرًا وَاسْتَغْفِرُوا اللَّهَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ غَفُورٌ رَحِيمٌ
|Thy Lord doth know that thou standest forth (to prayer) nigh two-thirds of the night, or half the night, or a third of the night, and so doth a party of those with thee. But Allah doth appoint night and day in due measure He knoweth that ye are unable to keep count thereof. So He hath turned to you (in mercy): read ye, therefore, of the Qur'an as much as may be easy for you. He knoweth that there may be (some) among you in ill-health; others travelling through the land, seeking of Allah's bounty; yet others fighting in Allah's Cause, read ye, therefore, as much of the Qur'an as may be easy (for you); and establish regular Prayer and give regular Charity; and loan to Allah a Beautiful Loan. And whatever good ye send forth for your souls ye shall find it in Allah's Presence,- yea, better and greater, in Reward and seek ye the Grace of Allah: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
|Surely your Lord knows that you pass in prayer nearly two-thirds of the night, and (sometimes) half of it, and (sometimes) a third of it, and (also) a party of those with you; and Allah measures the night and the day. He knows that you are not able to do it, so He has turned to you (mercifully), therefore read what is easy of the Quran. He knows that there must be among you sick, and others who travel in the land seeking of the bounty of Allah, and others who fight in Allah's way, therefore read as much of it as is easy (to you), and keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate and offer to Allah a goodly gift, and whatever of good you send on beforehand for yourselves, you will find it with Allah; that is best and greatest in reward; and ask forgiveness of Allah; surely Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
|Lo! thy Lord knoweth how thou keepest vigil sometimes nearly two-thirds of the night, or (sometimes) half or a third thereof, as do a party of those with thee. Allah measureth the night and the day. He knoweth that ye count it not, and turneth unto you in mercy. Recite, then, of the Qur'an that which is easy for you. He knoweth that there are sick folk among you, while others travel in the land in search of Allah's bounty, and others (still) are fighting for the cause of Allah. So recite of it that which is easy (for you), and establish worship and pay the poor-due, and (so) lend unto Allah a goodly loan. Whatsoever good ye send before you for your souls, ye will find it with Allah, better and greater in the recompense. And seek forgiveness of Allah. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
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The difference between success and failure on the lacrosse field comes down to a few key things - like always having the right equipment. A good stick is imperative, and no two lacrosse sticks are created equally or are the same. Each position has its own stick length measurements, head and shaft requirements and variations. Understanding why lacrosse sticks have different sizes will go a long way towards making sure that you spend your hard earned money in the right place and on the correct equipment.
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Name: Nanaria Herd
Gender: Female
Age: 19
Orientation: Pansexual
Relationship: Promiscuous
Nana is a average girl; She is not royalty,she's not a hero or an adventurer,She is a farmer's sheepish daughter.
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-She sings (Cause I said so)
-She clings to those who don't like her at first
-She naturally comes off as sweet and innocent on purpose.
-Though she acts shy she's actually very outgoing
-She's very sensitive about what her friends say about her
-She tends to make things more complex then they really are.
-She is VERY bratty
-Very obsessive of her lover's butt
-Can become extremely jealous
-Lives on her own
-She has a small obsession with babies though she isn't very enthusiastic about having her own.
- Has had a past relationship with a prince
-Very touchy about the subject of cheating
-Extremely stubborn
-Strongly against eating candy from the candy kingdom because she believes it is made of dead candy people


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Janome Horizon Review: Update, Quilting-Get Started (123)
Welcome back to Val's Quilting where I fill you in on all the exciting stuff that's happening...
First off, update for those of you who've left comments, advice, feedback on my challenges with Janome Canada (thank you so much!). I've had several email conversations with the CEO of Janome Canada as well as heard back from Jim Findlay (while he is on holidays)...I still haven't heard back from the CEO or anyone from the warranty department about where I take my machine with this amazing 2 years full coverage warranty for warranty work? And they will not return my machine....
here's a picture of the fix we came up with for the wiggly feet, we've put a piece of tape on the edge of the shaft to provide some cushioning when the foot snaps in to make it nice and secure - it works!!
I've been sewing on it quite a bit over the last week and getting more used to the differences and the new options. Still have some quirks that I need to get used to...Any suggestions about the Janome that you can give me I'd appreciate it very much:) Looks like I'm stuck with it so I might as well start liking it ;)
So, I'll keep you posted on whatever else I hear.
I finished my Quilting - Get Started Quilt and I'm so happy with the way it turned out!!
I quilted each block slightly different
the Oak Leaf's: raw edge applique, block 4, I tied
The Dresden Plate, needle turn applique, block 3, I ecco quilted
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This is a great post, as with most people money is the biggest thing holding me back from travelling and seeing all the places I'd like to see so these resources will be an awesome help there! I have always wanted to do some more volunteering (I volunteered in India back in 2008) so these volunteering links will be a great help for that!
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The lure of Lhasa, capital on the roof of the world, cannot be under-estimated and it is truly a fascinating city, fully justifying its reputation. Dominated by the aweinspiring grandeur of the Potala Palace and bustling with pilgrims circling the sacred Jokhang Temple it is a feast for the senses.
Cross the spectacular Khamba-La (pass) with the turquoise waters of the sacred lake, Yamdrok-tso, spread below. Prayer flags, glaciers, snow covered mountain ranges – the scenery is incredible!
Gyantse stands at the junction of trade routes from India and retains the feel of a Tibetan town. The forts and well-protected monasteries of Gyantse, Shigatse and Sakya reveal a not always peaceful history - the riches within, testament to past glory.
Trip Itinerary
Days 1-2
Flying into Kathmandu is an unforgettable experience with the Himalaya spread out before you. You will be met at the airport on arrival and transferred to your hotel. On day 2 a full day tour introduces to some of the wonders of Kathmandu.
Days 1-2
Chengdu, the bustling capital of Sichuan Province is home to some of the best (and spiciest!) food in the world. It is also a city of temples, gardens and teahouses. An early morning visit to the Breeding and Research Center sees the magnificent Giant Pandas and Red Pandas at their most active. In the evening discover a little of Sichuan's rich cultural heritage at a tea-house performance of opera, acrobatics, puppetry and 'changing faces'.
Day 3
The flight to Lhasa is spectacular. From Gongkar airport it is about 1½ hours' drive to Lhasa, first along the Yarlung Tsangpo then into the Kyi Chu Valley.
Days 4-6
With a relaxed pace to allow for the effects of altitude, explore this fantastic city on the roof of the world. The spiritual heart of Tibet is the Jokhang Temple and every morning is full of life as pilgrims bring
offerings of butter and barley flour. The Potala Palace rises above the city and, more than any other sight, symbolizes the history and culture of Tibet. Nearby are the huge monastic universities of Drepung and Sera – still active institutions.
Day 7
A long, yet scenic day's drive across the Khamba La and Kora La (passes), along the shores of Lake Yamdrok Tso to Gyantse. Once an important trading town, Gyantse retains a feel of 'old' Tibet.
Day 8
In the morning visit Gyantse's monastery – Pelkor Choede – and the justifiably famous Kumbum, within the same complex. There may also be time to visit the dzong (fort) that towers above the town. In the afternoon we make the short (2-3 hour) drive along the valley to Shigatse.
Day 9
Tashilhunpo is the seat of the Panchen Lama, second only in importance to the Dalai Lama. Its numerous halls contain a 21.6-meter wooden statue of Maitreya, the future Buddha and elaborate, jewel encrusted
reliquary chorten. In the afternoon we drive to Xegar.
Day 10
Another high pass gives a last, spectacular view of the Himalaya before we leave the Tibetan Plateau, descending to Zhangmu – on the China-Nepal border.
Day 11
Completing border formalities the drive back to Kathmandu continues down the Bote Khosi valley.
Day 12
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USRobotics Announces Ndx Wireless Product Family
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April 11th 2007 – USRobotics, a Platinum Equity company, has announced the availability of its Ndx Wireless Product Family. The new products use USRobotics' Ndx wireless technology to deliver data throughput up to the equivalent of 270 Mbps bandwidth performance, and range up to five times greater than current, standard 802.11g products.
"Our Ndx products provide consumers and businesses with the enhanced range and throughput they're looking for in the next generation of wireless products," says Steven D. Dalrymple, USRobotics' CEO. "They also deliver upon the commitment USRobotics made to ship products that are interoperable with products from other vendors, and will behave correctly when in close proximity to legacy 802.11b/g networks."
Compliant with the IEEE 802.11n Draft 1.0 standard for wireless networking products, the Ndx family is also fully compatible with previous wireless standards and products, including those meeting the 802.11b and 802.11g standards, USRobotics' own MAXg wireless product family, and other accelerated wireless technologies.
The Ndx family features five products aimed at advanced consumers and small- and medium-sized businesses looking for secure, flexible, and high performance wireless networking. They will be available in June at retailers and e-tailers throughout Europe and the Middle East. The products are:
- USR5464 Wireless Ndx Router
- USR5454 Wireless Ndx Access Point
- USR9113 Wireless Ndx ADSL2+ Gateway
- USR5412 Wireless Ndx PC Card
- USR5419 Wireless Ndx PCI Adapter
Pricing is to be announced.
The products incorporate USRobotics' SureStart Installation Wizard, SecureEZSetup™ and enhanced security features.
SureStart Installation Wizard allows for seamless installation of the Ndx product family and assists with security configuration for networks. SecureEZSetup provides users with one button or one-click security setup, ensuring networks and data are locked down. The product family's enhanced security features include MAC Address Authentication, Disable SSID Broadcast, and an advanced SPI firewall in the Router and ADSL2+ Gateway, plus Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2)/802.11i, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), 802.1x Authentication, and 64/128-bit WEP encryption on all products.
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With winter Olympics in progress it inspires one to get off the couch and strap on the skis. Northfield Mountain Cross Country Ski Area offers unsurpassed cross-country skiing in the entire region. The extensive 25-mile trail system of Northfield Mountain becomes a ski area during winter.
Ski trails are groomed for both free style and classical skiing. The trails range from beginner trails to a challenging vertical climb of Tenth Mountain Trail. Six miles of trails are exclusively reserved for snowshoeing with great views from Rose Ledges. The mountain's groomed trails are supported with warming huts and ski instruction. Pets are not welcome on the trail system during the ski season.
The trail system is open during winter Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The Recreation Center at 99 Millers Falls Road, route 63, Northfield, MA is 32 miles north of Northampton and 14 miles northeast of Greenfield.
A mountain ridge in Northfield MA, 2.5 miles long by 1.8 mile with the Northfield Mountain summits at 1,206'. A pumped storage hydroelectric plant and reservoir owned by FirstLight Power Resources are atop the mountain west of the summit.
The FirstLight Power Resources operation has two roles. The primary function is a pumped underground hydroelectric facility 5.5 miles up the Connecticut River from Turners Falls Dam. Its turbines generate electricity from water flowing from upper to lower reservoir.
The upper reservoir covers 300 acres 800 feet above the river storing 5.6 billion gallons of water into four large turbines in the underground powerhouse 700' below the surface. Each turbine pumps 20,000 gallons of water per second generating 270,000 kilowatts of electricity.
In conformity with the state of Massachusetts contract FirstLight Power Resources also operate Mountain Environmental & Recreation Center on the mountain. Their recreation has satellite facilities along a 7-mile portion of the Connecticut River. This includes public picnic areas, camping, cross country skiing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing.
Erving is a town of 1,800 population next to historic Mohawk Trail, along route 2. A tributary of the Connecticut River, Millers River passes through the town.
Greenfield is a city of 17,456 population first settled in 1686. Pocumtuck Indians originally inhabited the area as evidenced by artifacts discovered in the area dated between 7,000 and 9,000 years BCE.
Northampton is a village of 28,978 at 125' elevation. It was an isolated frontier village settled in 1654. Past occupants include Jonathan Edwards and President Calvin Coolidge.
Northfield Mountain Environmental & Recreation Center is a 5:15 minute drive of 350 miles from Rochester NY. Drive east on I-90 Thruway passing Albany to Springfield MA. St Springfield drive north on US 91 exiting route 2 east to route 63 driving north following signs to Northfield Mountain Environmental & Recreation Center.
A satisfied visitor made this comment.
"I'm impressed with what they have to offer. Looks like it will be a good place to return for cross country skiing."


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I've already installed Bugzilla and I'm trying to the mailing functionality working. Apparently it can use the linux sendmail to do so. I don't know the first thing about how email even works. I've looked online a LOT for a tutorial to explain how the whole process works (sendmail, SMTP, domains, etc.)
Can someone please point me to a tutorial that explains the basics, and then help install sendmail so that Bugzilla can send outbound emails?
p.s. I don't have a domain. This is going to be running off of our dev server. Do you NEED a separate mail server or domain to get sendmail working? I don't need to receive any email, just send them out!


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|GTA Vice City.
GTA Vice City
GTA San Andreas
GTA Liberty City Stories
GTA Vice City Stories
The Lost and Damned
The Ballad of Gay Tony
GTA Chinatown Wars
|Vehicle type
|Civilian motorbike
|Body style
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|2 (rider and passenger)
The Sanchez is a recurring dirt bike/dual-sport motorbike introduced in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
In GTA Vice City, GTA Liberty City Stories and GTA Vice City Stories, the Sanchez assumes the design of an older dirtbike model, complete with a large round headlight. The GTA San Andreas and GTA IV renditions feature more modernized design cues, giving the bike a sportier appearance; this Sanchez may be based on the Yamaha YZ450, indicated by the "GP-450" sign at the back of the GTA IV rendition, meaning the engine displacement should be around 450cc.
In most of its appearances, Sanchez's are common on urban as well as suburban street. In GTA San Andreas, however, the Sanchez is almost exclusively found in rural portions of San Andreas, reflecting its use in more rough terrain. The bike's go-anywhere reputation is also exploited in side-missions, ranging from checkpoint side-quests to stadium events and races.
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A Sanchez from a Grand Theft Auto V pre-release screenshot
The Sanchez, with its soft suspension, high ground clearance and very light weight is useful for stunt biking and offroad applications, but sacrifices speed (being slower than a PCJ-600). Though its performance remains unchanged in GTA IV (apart from its newer 4 stroke engine sound), it is still best suited for off-roading. Like all bikes in GTA IV's single player mode, the Sanchez must be driven with particular caution in traffic to avoid severe injury as the player may easily be dismounted.
Black Sanchez
In GTA Vice City three Black Sanchez dirt bikes appears in the side mission Trial By Dirt. While the player races around the dirt track with the Sanchez, three black Sanchez dirt bikes chase the player. Rather than guns, the Haitian riders wield Machetes, but are relatively easy to kill. These bikes appear around half way around the first lap, though obtaining one of these bikes is easy if the player waits on the spot upon beginning the mission. The player can then prepare for the arrival of the Haitians. The black Sanchez's speed and handling are the same as its normally-colored counterparts. A similar black Sanchez may also be found in a mission in the episodic content The Ballad of Gay Tony for Grand Theft Auto IV, as listed below.
The Manchez, featured in GTA Liberty City Stories, serves as an improved variant of the Sanchez with a rugged exterior and superior performance.
- It is the only dirtbike in the series, excluding its variant, the Manchez, in GTA Liberty City Stories.
- During the development of GTA San Andreas, GTA Vice City's Sanchez was used as a placeholder.[1]
- A "Dirty Sanchez" is a slang term for a sex act associated with coprophilia.
- The GTA IV rendition of the Sanchez features model number "GP-450" over its rear fender, similar in format to the names of other sportsbikes in the GTA series (including the PCJ-600, BF-400, HPV-1000, FCR-900, NRG-500 and NRG 900).
- The GTA IV rendition also features Terroil decals on the front suspension fork, suggesting that Terroil manufactured them.
- In perfect condition the Sanchez can be sold at S&M Auto Sales for $1,200 in GTA IV after completion of Stevie's Car Thefts.
- A Sanchez plays the following radio stations by default when first ridden:
- K-Rose in GTA San Andreas.
- Electro-Choc or Radio Broker in GTA IV.
- GTA Vice City
- Parked at the southeast corner of the dirt track in northern Downtown.
- Commonly spawn in traffic
- GTA San Andreas
- Usually found among traffic around rural areas, most prominently at Fort Carson
- Outside the Tierra Robada safehouse.
- Near the Angel Pine save point.
- On the base of Mount Chiliad.
- Near the cabin in where the mission Badlands takes place at Mount Chiliad.
- Next to a trailer in the northeast corner of Flint County, near Fallen Tree.
- Next to a shed on top of a hill in Flint County, west of The Farm.
- Parked outside the Flint County Safehouse.
- In an alleyway in Hashbury, San Fierro.
- In Snail Trail, Sanchez can be found beside the Cranberry Station, at the left side.
- Parked in Hunter Quarry.
- GTA Liberty City Stories
- Can be found among traffic.
- Next to Vincenzo Cilli's warehouse in Atlantic Quays, Portland.
- Can be found in the dirt track in Harwood, Portland (becomes a Manchez after completing side mission).
- At the Harwood Autocrusher and Junkyard, next to an old storage with windows (Activates the Scrapyard Challenge).
- On the location where the player can activate Leon McAffrey missions in Aspatria, Staunton Island.
- GTA Vice City Stories
- Parked across the road in front of the Washington Beach safehouse.
- At the dirtbike tracks (Automatically activates Sanchez timing trials mission).
- In the trailer park next to the fence in the east part of the park. It will be found next to a caravan.
- In some shacks in Little Haiti where Auntie Poulet's house is located.
- Parked in an alley in Little Havana.
- At the first safehouse, can bought for $1000, note that this is bullet-proof (PS2 version).
- The player can spawn a Sanchez by dialing (625)-555-0150 on the cell phone.
- Can be found next to the player after the mission Truck Hustle for Phil Bell.
- The player drives it on the last mission, in the Revenge storyline.
- The Lost and Damned
- In The Lost and Damned, the player may be required to steal a Sanchez at part of Angus' Bike Thefts.
- The Ballad of Gay Tony
- In The Ballad of Gay Tony, a Sanchez is used as part of certain Base Jumps.
- In The Ballad of Gay Tony, a unique black Sanchez can be found in the mission Clocking Off.


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Another blast of arctic air will invade the U.S. as we end February and begin the month of March. We observed a few days with above normal temperatures and now we're back to the deep freeze. We'll see some sunshine this weekend with temperatures in the 20s, but when you factor in a stiff breeze the wind chill readings dip into single numbers and teens.
The real story is another round of bitter arctic air that's set to invade for the end of February and early March. Low temperatures will likely dip below zero once again with highs only teens. The Climate Prediction Center outlook keeps the below average temperatures around into the first part of March.
As the winter weather impacts West Michigan, review these winter weather safety tips:
Winter hazards awareness week 2013 - Understanding winter weather terms
Winter hazards awareness week 2013 - How snow and cold may affect your health
Winter hazards awareness week 2013 - Preparing your home for winter emergencies
Winter hazards awareness week 2013 - Winter Survival Kits
Winter hazards awareness week 2013 - Winter Weather Safety Tips for home and car
Winter hazards awareness week 2013 - Cold weather and hypothermia
The slideshow on the top has a few of the forecast weather maps.
Before you head out to travel around West Michigan, check out the live West Michigan Weather conditions and live lakeshore weather.
As this winter weather impacts the area, the Grand Rapids National Weather Service wants any reports you may have.
You can send them your weather reports via their on-line spotter report form. This can be accessed at: http://www.crh.noaa.gov/grr/spotter/
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TC TO JAMES BALLANTINE ; 10 September 1844; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18440910-TC-JBA-01; CL 18: 197-198
Chelsea, 10 Septr, 1844—
Dear Sir,
I would very gladly do anything I could to assist you: accordingly I wrote with considerable minuteness to Mr Moxon, the only Publisher, known to me, who at all deals in Poetry. His answer, unhappily in the negative, is now here. I do not at present see what farther to attempt. All rhyme everywhere is considered as a questionable business by our Publishers: and indeed, tho' Poetry can properly never go out, yet versified Poetry is in these times justly held in suspicion. If you persist in your Enterprise, I should consider that Edinburgh might be your best place of publication; where already you have a Public favourably disposed to you.1
With many wishes that you may be well guided, and draw instruction alike from disappointment and from success,2
Yours always truly /
T. Carlyle


text: Farfalla has been an established ristorante in Los Feliz for long enough not to require too many reviews. It's simple, delectable Italian fair, reasonably priced in a cozy, mood-lit atmosphere. The staff is friendly and professional, the food is typically Italian (for America): rich, buttery, garlicky, and plentiful. The prices are reasonable for Los Feliz, though it isn't cheap. Recommended are the Pappa e Pomodoro, a succulent tomato soup infused with garlic and bread, the excellent bruschetta, and the pumpkin ravioli. There is often a wait, so come early, sample the wine, and enjoy the atmosphere.


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55 Stylish Instagram Feeds You Must Follow
We like to think of Instagram as a VIP pass to the best fashion parties, behind the scenes snaps, and off-duty stylings of our favorite models and fashion insiders. It's the number one place to catch a glimpse of eye candy, from street style accessories to inspirational #OOTD looks, not to mention all that's happening at Fashion Week.
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|Monday's Red Sox-Twins matchups: Joe Kelly vs. Ricky Nolasco
|05.25.15 at 8:35 am ET
Coming off a series win at home against the Angels, the Red Sox start a weeklong road trip with a three-game set against the Twins on Monday. The Sox finally got a much-needed jolt from their offense in the final two games of the Angels series, and will look to continue the trend in Minnesota as they send Joe Kelly to the hill to go up against Ricky Nolasco.
Kelly enters his ninth start of the season with a 1-3 record and 5.13 ERA. The right-hander has had some tough-luck losses, and has pitched better, especially lately, than his record and ERA indicate. His FIP (a fielding-independent stat measured on the same scale as ERA) is a more reasonable 4.23.
Kelly, 26, has not recorded a win since his first outing of the season April 11, but his last two starts were good enough to merit victories had he gotten more help from his offense.
Kelly went seven strong innings in his last start and allowed just two runs on seven hits while striking out seven. However, he got just one run of support and took the 2-1 loss at the hands of the Rangers.
"After the third inning, he settled in. He used his curveball a little bit more," Red Sox manager John Farrell said following Kelly's outing Wednesday. "He started to elevate his fastball for some strikeouts. And on a night when he wasn't completely healthy in terms of an illness he was dealing with, he threw the ball exceptionally well. He takes the one-hopper off the hand that really, after the initial sting went away, didn't affect the way he threw the baseball. He got a couple of big strikeouts with men in scoring position. A well-pitched game."
In his last two starts combined, Kelly has allowed just three runs in 13 1/3 innings and yet has ended up winless, recording a no-decision to go along with his loss to the Rangers.
|Tuesday's Red Sox-Twins matchups: Felix Doubront vs. Ricky Nolasco
|05.13.14 at 8:35 am ET
The Red Sox will kick off their three-game series against the Twins on Tuesday when they send Felix Doubront to the mound to face off against Ricky Nolasco.
This will be the first meeting of the year between Boston and Minnesota. Last season, the Sox posted a 4-3 record against the Twins, including a three-game sweep at Target Field on May 17-19.
Doubront (1-3, 5.09 ERA) is coming off of arguably his best start of the season, as the southpaw only allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings last Tuesday against the Reds. While Doubront has posted a 3.18 ERA over his last two outings, he has yet to pitch seven complete innings in any starts this season.
"We're trying to gain some consistency with him to get deeper into games," Red Sox manager John Farrell said of Doubront's performance this year. "Our rotation is going to be critical to us and his contribution is going to be needed."
Doubront has struggled in his career against Minnesota with a 0-0 record and 9.58 ERA in 10 1/3 innings. In his last start against the Twins on May 8, 2013, Doubront was rocked — allowing six earned runs in 5 1/3 innings in what eventually resulted in a 15-8 Boston loss.
With a 2-3 record and 5.64 ERA on the season, Nolasco has yet to live up to the four-year, $49 million contract that he received from Minnesota in the offseason. Despite his slow start, Nolasco has posted two quality starts in a row, including a complete-game performance against the Orioles on May 2.
Nolasco dominated the Sox in his last appearance against them, only allowing two hits and no runs in eight innings of work.
|Friday's Red Sox-Dodgers matchups: John Lackey vs. Ricky Nolasco
|08.23.13 at 11:21 am ET
As the anniversary of the Red Sox-Dodgers blockbuster approaches, the player with one of the Sox' only remaining unwieldy contracts, right-hander John Lackey, will take to the mound to do battle with Los Angeles and right-hander Ricky Nolasco on Friday night at Dodger Stadium.
Although Lackey is one of the best-paid players on the team — he's making about $16 million this season — he's earned more of it given his performance, which includes a 3.22 ERA, tops amongst Sox starters, as well as a 1.22 WHIP and 7.99 strikeout-per-nine-innings rate.
Lackey started his month with a pair of hiccups, but his last time out, Saturday against the Yankees, he was very effective in a 6-1 win. New York managed just one run as Lackey scattered six hits and three walks in 6 2/3 frames. The one strikeout he recorded was his lowest total in nearly two years, but he recorded 15 outs on grounders.
After sitting for extended periods of time while the Red Sox rallied in the bottom of the fourth and sixth innings, Lackey worked into a pair of jams but escaped mostly unscathed.
'He set the tone for us, particularly in the fifth inning after we scored the three runs, he's in a second-and-third situation with no out and really minimized the damage,' manager John Farrell told the media after the game. 'And I think as best as I could briefly describe it, he set the tone for us on the mound today, which we needed.'
Historically, Lackey pitches very well against Los Angeles, with a 1.89 ERA and nearly a strikeout per inning in 10 games. The two Dodgers he may be most wary of, however, are former Red Sox ' Carl Crawford (1.178 OPS, nine RBIs in 47 plate appearances) and Adrian Gonzalez (.967 OPS, four RBIs in 15 plate appearances).
|Hot Stove: Marlins say they won't trade Ricky Nolasco
|12.04.12 at 9:47 am ET
According to ESPN's Jayson Stark via Twitter, the Marlins have notified teams that they will not be trading right-hander Ricky Nolasco.
The Marlins have obviously been busy unloading their top players this season, as they dealt Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle, John Buck and Emilio Bonifacio to Toronto in a deal that saved the Marlins nearly $161 million. Nolasco, 29, went 12-13 last season with a 4.48 ERA and 125 strikeouts.
|Reports: Marlins shopping Logan Morrison and Ricky Nolasco, but no plans to deal Giancarlo Stanton
|11.14.12 at 4:07 pm ET
In the aftermath of the trade that unloaded shortstop Jose Reyes and starters Josh Johnson and Mark Buehrle to the Blue Jays, the Marlins may not be leaving the proverbial dust to settle. According to Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post (via twitter), there is an expectation that Miami will now trade right-hander Ricky Nolasco and first baseman/outfielder Logan Morrison.
Though Nolasco continues to have low walk rates and has been relatively durable, his impressive 2008 campaign — in which he went 15-8 with a 3.52 ERA — seems like something of a career outlier. In the last four years, he's gone 49-43 with a 4.68 ERA (worse than league average), and his strikeout rate has gone down in each of the last three years, from 9.5 per nine innings in 2009 to 8.4 to 6.5 and finally to 5.9 in 2012. He is set to earn $11.5 million in 2013, the final season of a three-year, $26.5 million deal he signed before the 2011 season.
Morrison could represent an intriguing option for a Red Sox team that is without a first baseman or corner outfielder. The 25-year-old struggled to a .230 average, .308 OBP, .399 slugging mark and .707 OPS in 2012. However, those numbers reflected in no small part his struggles in an offense-killing home ballpark in Miami, where he hit .209/.278/.329/.608 with four homers in 176 plate appearances. On the road, he hit .254/.342/.478/.820 with seven homers in 158 plate appearances. In parts of three seasons, the left-handed hitting Morrison is a career .250/.339/.442/.781 hitter who has shown similar splits against both right-handed and left-handed hitters. However, he was limited to just 93 games in 2012 and missed the final two months of the year for a knee injury that ultimately required surgery in September. Read the rest of this entry »
|Wednesday's Red Sox-Marlins matchups: Felix Doubront vs. Ricky Nolasco
|06.20.12 at 8:55 am ET
In a rematch of last Wednesday's game between the Red Sox and Marlins, the Red Sox will send young lefty Felix Doubront out to face righty Ricky Nolasco on Wednesday night at Fenway.
Doubront emerged the victor in the last matchup, as he no-hit the Marlins through 5 2/3 innings, allowing three hits over his seven innings pitched. The Venezuelan recorded nine strikeouts and one walk in the game as he improved his record to 7-3 with a 4.17 ERA on the season.
Doubront used that start to bounce back from one of his few bad starts on the season, as he had only lasted four innings in his previous start against the Nationals, allowing six runs in the loss. He has been consistently good for the Red Sox besides that one bad start, as he leads the team in strikeouts with 81.
His last start was his first time facing any of the Marlins hitters, and he was relatively successful against most of them. Jose Reyes broke the no-hitter up in the sixth inning with a solo home run, but Doubront did not allow much more than that.
Nolasco, on the other hand, only had an average outing last Wednesday against the Red Sox. Nolasco lasted six innings, allowing three earned runs on five hits. One of those hits was a solo shot from David Ortiz to left field.
The 29-year-old righty has had an up-and-down season and has lost his last two starts. After going 4-0 through his first six starts, Nolasco sits at 6-5 entering Wednesday's matchup and he has a 4.37 ERA.
Nolasco has had some success against the Red Sox hitters he has faced, holding Adrian Gonzalez to a .278 batting average in 20 plate appearances. Kevin Youkilis and Ortiz have both homered off of Nolasco in their careers.
|Wednesday's Red Sox-Marlins matchups: Felix Doubront vs. Ricky Nolasco
|06.13.12 at 9:46 am ET
Red Sox left-hander Felix Doubront will take the mound for Wednesday's series finale with the Marlins in an effort to bounce back from his worst outing of the season.
Doubront (6-3) only lasted four innings in his last appearance against the Nationals, allowing six runs on eight hits and two walks in the loss. The outing was his shortest of the season with only 82 pitches, and it raised his ERA from 3.75 to 4.34.
Despite only being in his first season in the starting rotation, the Venezuelan has been one of the most consistent starters for the Red Sox this season. He leads the team with 72 strikeouts and is tied for the most wins on the team with Clay Buchholz.
The 24-year-old will be making his interleague debut on Wednesday, and he has not faced any hitters on Miami's roster.
Doubront will be facing off against Ricky Nolasco, who has had mixed results since starting the season 4-0 through his first six starts.
Nolasco (6-4) has a 4.36 ERA and 45 strikeouts with a decision in each of his last eight starts, going 4-4 in that time. Since May 12, though, Nolasco has struggled, going 2-4 with a 6.23 ERA and five home runs against.
Nolasco has only faced the Red Sox once in his career, earning the win in Boston in a game that was cut short by rain on June 18, 2009. Nolasco had only allowed one run on one hit through five innings before the game was called, giving the Marlins the 2-1 win at Fenway.
Kevin Youkilis has homered off of Nolasco, while Adrian Gonzalez has four hits in 15 at-bats.
|Trade Deadline: Marlins could make pitchers Leo Nunez and Ricky Nolasco available
|07.12.11 at 5:00 pm ET
According to Dan Knobler of CBSSports.com, the Marlins are considering making closer Leo Nunez and starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco available for potential trades. That is, if the Marlins decide to become sellers.
At 43-48 entering the All-Star break, Florida could hold on to its assets if the team manages to get back to .500 before the July 31 trade deadline. With two series against the Cubs and Padres coming up, they might just do it.
Nunez leads the last-place Marlins with 25 saves, while Nolasco is 6-5 with a 3.70 ERA. Florida sits 14 games behind the Phillies in the NL East.
|Marlins sign Ricky Nolasco to extension
|12.20.10 at 6:37 pm ET
You can scratch another potential Yankee pitching target off the list as the Marlins have reportedly agreed to terms with Ricky Nolasco on a three-year contract extension worth $26.5 million. The deal locks up the core of the Marlins young staff with Josh Johnson signed for the next three seasons, as well.
There had been speculation that the Marlins might make Nolasco available if they couldn't come to agreement on an extension.
|Red Sox vs. Marlins Match-Ups, 6/18
|06.18.09 at 12:29 pm ET
The Red Sox head into Thursday's game playing some of their best baseball of the season. Their starting rotation is firing on all (six?) cylinders (ignoring Matsuzaka's struggles for the pun's sake), they've scored at least six runs in their last four games, and they've got a big stick back in the form of one David Ortiz (.400 BA, .920 SLG, 4 HR since June 6).
Meanwhile, Lester is on pace to absolutely demolish the team record for strikeouts by a lefty, as Alex Speier saw coming from a mile away. Bruce Hearst set the record back in 1987 with 190, but Lester projects to fan a whopping 239 this season.
The Marlins are generally unfamiliar with Lester. Here are the stats:
Wes Helms (3 career at-bats vs. Lester): 1-for-3, strikeout
Hanley Ramirez (3): 1-for-3, homer
Dan Uggla (3): 1-for-3
For what it's worth, the Marlins as a team are second in the Majors with 540 strikeouts on the season.
Originally drafted by the Cubs in 2001, the California native was sent to Florida in a 2005 deal for Juan Pierre. After winning 15 games atop the Marlins rotation last season, Nolasco got off to a miserable start in the '09 campaign. The month of May was especially brutal for the righty. In his last two starts of the month Nolasco gave up eight earned runs in consecutive losses to the Brewers (3.2 IP) and Rays (2 IP).
Since then, Nolasco has begun to show some signs of life, tossing back-to-back quality starts against the Giants and Blue Jays in the month of June (0-1). While current Red Sox starters are new to facing Nolasco, perhaps this could be an opportunity for Mark Kotsay to see some time in the outfield given his extra-base hits in both plate appearances against the 26-year-old.
Jason Bay (10): .200 average / .200 OBP / .200 slugging, strikeout
Julio Lugo (3): 1-for-3, strikeout
Rocco Baldelli (3): 0-for-3, strikeout
Mark Kotsay (2): 2-for-2, double, triple
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When you think amusement park, you don't think healthy food. Most people chose to eat the customary foods offered: French fries, hot dogs, deep-fried funnel cakes, pizza and all types of ice cream. Fortunately, Gail chose otherwise.
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Russ Bertram is in his sixth year as the aquatics director for the University of Arizona. In that position, he is responsible for the Hillenbrand Aquatic Center's day-to-day operation. Bertram also oversaw of the multi-million dollar renovation and addition of the Kasser Family Pool.
A five-time national champion as a diver, Bertram served as the national events director for USA Diving from 2001-04 and for eight years has been on the USA Diving board of directors. He served as a team administrator for USA Diving during the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games.
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Born to Shop
The first memory I have of my mother is losing her in Joseph Magnin, the fanciest ladies' clothier in 1960s Reno, Nevada. She was hunting through the sale racks, and I, age 4, was keeping a line of sight on her pink plaid pants. Then, in a terrible instant, Mom spied some "to die for" espadrilles.
Even as store security plied me with a rainbow of lollipops, I was hell-bent on hysteria. My preschool brain was intent on teaching my mother a lesson. Later, in the parking lot, however, it was she who gave me a facts-of-life primer. "As long as I could hear you crying, I knew you were okay," Mom explained. "But if I'd put these shoes down, they would've been gone forever."
If a small child could understand the lineage into which she is born, I might have been less surprised by my mother's behavior. The most revered person in our family was not Great-Uncle Joe, whose engineering achievements had earned him a permanent exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution, or even distant cousin Simon, who hunted Nazis and was loosely portrayed by Sir Laurence Olivier in a movie. Instead we worshipped Great-Aunt Fan, a woman who tore through four husbands and operated an in-home sweater boutique.
"Such cashmere," Vi, my maternal grandmother, would croak with the utmost reverence. "Such a family discount!"
"It really was magnificent," my mom would confide. "I never knew we were poor, because I always had such nice twinsets."
I grew up equally poor, and in equally choice bell-bottoms and peasant tops. My friends were jealous of my finery. I was jealous of their boring family vacations. It wasn't that we didn't have our own dull relatives to visit. But at our reunions, Mom would simply cut out before any pan-family activities, such as skiing or lunch.
"A restaurant?" she would hiss. "We'll use our money to buy something cute instead!" Museums, she asserted, were an even bigger rip-off than food. "But you can always get into the gift shop for free," Mom counseled.
I'd like to say I was worried about my moral and intellectual development. But really what I longed for was my mother. Time together when, instead of looking at stuff, she would look at me.
That was not her style. Acquisition to shake off deprivation was the coping skill our family handed down from generation to generation. And my mother needed it. Shortly after the espadrille incident, my dad, age 27, died. Mom was pregnant and jobless. She invited her younger brother to move in with us. While he babysat, she worked as a speech therapist, waitress, wallpaper hanger, and blackjack dealer. Exhausting years passed. Mom married again. That husband developed heart disease, had seven bypasses, and retired in his 50s. Mom hoisted herself up the education-career ladder: school counselor, vice principal, principal. Her brother, who had become a doctor, was murdered because he performed abortions. While we were all still reeling, my stepfather was diagnosed with lung cancer.
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I said the only the thing I could think of.
She sniffed and said, "I knew I did an okay job with you!"
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It took me 40 years to stop kvetching and start appreciating my mother's shopping obsession. First I had to walk a mile in her Manolos.
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Weekly Update - 08/23/2013back
Each week, the City Manager's Office provides an update that includes information on programs, services and issues within the City, as well as news, project updates and follow-up information when applicable. It can be found on the City's website.
Safe Driving, Bicycling Around Schools: School started yesterday on all Coronado Unified School District campuses. Most other schools in the community will start classes soon. The safety of our school children is a joint effort between parents, community members, the Police Department, the schools and the students. Students are urged to travel to school in a safe manner. When walking, students should use the sidewalk, walk facing traffic, and use crosswalks. Cyclists should improve their safety by wearing a properly fitting and fastened helmet and by not traveling diagonally through intersections. Riders following the rules of the road improve their visibility and reduce conflicts with vehicle traffic. The basics include riding on the right side of the street, stopping at stop signs, and looking for cars before changing direction. Walking bikes across major intersections is also advisable. Vehicle drivers will need to be even more observant for bicyclists and pedestrians in the mornings and afternoons. When dropping students off at school, parents are encouraged to drop them off so they exit the car on to the sidewalk, not requiring them to cross the street. Please do not double park or block the roadway. Let's work together for a safe and successful school year.
Certificates, Not Citations: The Coronado Police Department welcomed students back to school by stopping them. However, instead of being armed with citation books, officers handed out gift certificates to bicyclists who were following the rules of the road and were properly wearing their bicycle helmets. Many of the student-police contacts began with an inquisitive look by the student but ended with a big smile. The officers mostly wanted to interact in a positive manner with returning students and parents. (See photo of Sgt. Diana Drummey with two students). They provided education about bicycling and driving safety to continue to improve the welfare for the students. The Coronado Recreation Department supplied the gift certificates, entitling the recipient to a complimentary day of activities at one of the various recreation facilities including the Aquatics Center and Skate Park.
Bike the Bay is Sunday: The sixth annual "Bike The Bay" community bike ride around the San Diego Bay is set for Sunday, August 25. Riders will come over the San Diego-Coronado Bridge, then head south down Glorietta Boulevard toward the Bayshore Bikeway, which runs along the Silver Strand. Riders will continue along the Bayshore Bikeway as it travels through Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista and National City. The event begins and ends in San Diego. Locally, two eastbound lanes of the San Diego-Coronado Bridge on race day will be used exclusively by bicycle riders heading into Coronado. There will be one lane in each direction for regular bridge traffic, with one lane in between, on the westbound side. The California Department of Transportation will begin placing cones at 4 a.m., closing the eastbound lanes of the bridge to prepare for race traffic. The southbound Interstate 5 transition from the bridge will not be accessible. The lanes are expected to be completely reopened by 1 p.m., per Caltrans officials. No other major traffic impacts are expected. For more information, visit http://www.bikethebay.net/
Mathewson Park Playground Equipment: Public Services staff is replacing the Mathewson Park swing set equipment. A prior safety inspection at the park determined that the equipment had too much rust to be safe and needed to be replaced. Concrete bases, to hold the new poles, were poured yesterday and once the concrete dries, the new poles and swings will be added. This equipment should be ready for public use by Monday, August 26.
Coronado TV: If you haven't watched the City of Coronado's public access channel in a while, Time Warner 19 and AT&T 99, you should tune in. The City recently took direct control of the channel and is programming news and information bulletins (see sample bulletin below), live City Council, Planning Commission and Coronado Unified School District meetings, as well as rebroadcasts of the City Council meetings. The School District and the City soon will begin adding new programming. Stay tuned.
Special Events Permits: Special events permits issued for beach and parks scheduled to be held from Saturday, August 24, through Friday, August 30.
Wedding Ceremony
Centennial Park
August 24
Wedding Ceremony
North Beach
August 24
Wedding Ceremony
South Beach
August 24
Bike the Bay
San Diego-Coronado Bridge; Bayshore Bikeway down the Strand
August 25
Fireworks Display
Beach adjacent to the Hotel del Coronado
August 28
Historic Resource Commission: On Wednesday, August 21, the Historic Resource Commission designated the properties at 720 J Ave. and 708 A Ave. as historic resources. The Commission also approved Historic Alteration Permits for the properties at 465 Palm Ave., 941 G Ave. and 1030-1032 Olive Ave. The Commission recommended approval of a Mills Act Agreement for the property at 516 I Ave., and determined that the property at 1008 Olive Lane is not historically significant through a "Notice of Intent to Demolish" review.
720 J Ave.
708 A Ave.
516 I Ave.
Street Overlay: The contractor began the week with asphalt overlay operations on Seventh Street between Orange Avenue and Alameda Boulevard and should be finished with all paving operations by the end of the week. Pavement markings around the schools have been reinstalled and the remaining markings will be installed over the next several days. All pedestrian ramps have been installed and work to fix minor issues with sprinklers and landscaping is being completed this week. The contract completion date for this project is Tuesday, October 1, but major construction operations should be completed before Labor Day, September 2.
Summer Festival: Two programs will complete this year's Library Summer Festival. At 7 p.m. on Friday, August 23, the Navy's Acoustic Rock Band will perform in the Winn Room. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, Chantal Roche will sing a medley of international songs, accompanied on the piano by John Mark Harris. The Summer Festival is sponsored by the Hotel del Coronado and the Friends of the Library. Click the flyers below for larger images.
Senior Volunteer Academy Graduates: Yesterday morning, seven new members of the Coronado Police Department's Senior Volunteer Patrol were recognized for completing their basic training and presented with their badges. The members include Gary Phillips, Linda Baily, Jim and Marilyn Menges, Phil and Connie Swartz (Connie Swartz not photographed) and Cathy Johnson. All of the candidates of Academy 13 successfully completed 27 hours of classroom training as well as practical field training in areas such as radio usage and codes; traffic control; parking enforcement; vacation house checks; and special events.
Blood Drive Challenge 2013: The Coronado Police Department and Coronado Lifeguards invite the community to join them at the second annual City Challenge Blood Drive to support the American Red Cross. The Blood Drive is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, at the Police Department's Community Room, 700 Orange Ave. Students 17 and older can receive 10 hours of community service for their donation.
Fall 2013 Brochure: Online registration for fall classes began Tuesday, August 20, for Coronado residents. Nonresidents can register starting Tuesday, August 27. Click the image below to see the full schedule of classes.
Labor Day Hours: The Community Center and pool will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Labor Day, September 2. There will be a wedding reception in the Nautilus Room that evening.
Improvements to Second and Orange Intersection: In September, the City Council will consider the installation of red curb zones along with yield signs and pavement markings at the intersection of Second Street and Orange Avenue. This item is being considered in response to resident concerns regarding the overall safety of the intersection, and a thorough review by City staff of recent collision data, intersection characteristics, and traffic patterns.
Coronado Cays Entrance Public Meeting: A third public workshop on possible changes to the intersection of the Bayshore Bikeway and the Coronado Cays is being planned. Stay tuned.


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U.S. World War One Centennial Commission have announced that five concepts have been selected to proceed to Stage II for the National World War I Memorial design competition.
In the next stage of the competition, the five finalists will work in consultation with the Commission, public agencies with ultimate approval authority over the design, and other stakeholders to further develop and refine their initial design concepts. At the end of Stage II the jury will make recommendations to the World War I Commission, which expects to announce a winning design concept in January 2016.
The five finalists include various designs from the classical, modernist, contemporary and landscape urbanism. However, in recent weeks The Cultural Landscape Foundation(TCLF) has raised concerns about the threat to the current Pershing Park landscape designed by M. Paul Friedberg and recently added the park to TCLF's Landslide list of nationally significant at-risk and threatened landscapes.
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Names Of Three Arrested in Taylor County Drug Bust Released
Written by Your 5News Team
Last updated on August 24, 2012 @ 9:02PM
Created on August 24, 2012 @ 6:13PM
Earlier this week 5 News told you that the Taylor County Sheriff's Department had seized more than 200 marijuana plants.
On Friday we learned that deputies arrested three people, including one who used to work as a police officer.
Deputies told 5 News Gary King apparently had a greenhouse attached to his home, which was where he was growing the plants.
King is a former officer with the Morgantown Police Department.
Deputies also arrested Kellica Duncan and Ernest Duncan during the bust.
All three individuals are out on bond.
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