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by John MacArthur
When it comes to Bible study, too often people want to jump straight to application. They might be faithful to read God's Word, but they skip an important step on the way to applying it to their lives. And in many cases, that application comes from only the most basic, shallow knowledge of what Scripture truly says and means.
You can't dig deeply into the riches of God's truth if you only have a surface understanding of its meaning. If you truly want to apply God's Word to your life, you cannot skip over the important step of interpretation. It's not enough to simply know what the Bible says—we must strive to know what it means by what it says.
It's a matter of, as Paul charged Timothy, "rightly dividing the Word" (2 Timothy 2:15, NKJV). Left to our own understanding, we might be able to make some limited sense of portions of Scripture. However, other passages would leave us as clueless and confused as the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:31). In fact, without careful interpretation, you could wind up with a different application of biblical truth for each person in your family, your Bible study group, or even your congregation.
In order to interpret the true meaning of Scripture, there are a number of gaps we need to bridge. Since the Bible was originally written in Hebrew, Greek, and even some Aramaic, there are language gaps we need to cross. Why did the biblical authors use the words, phrases, and idioms they used, and what did they mean to the original audience? And do our translations of those words and phrases capture their full meaning, or is there more to it than is instantly apparent in our English Bibles?
Along those same lines, we need to bridge the culture gap. We need to understand how the biblical authors thought and lived, and how that influenced what they wrote. You can't appreciate the full weight of the parable of the Good Samaritan or Christ's interaction with the woman at the well if you don't understand the tension between Jews and Samaritans. We don't need to contextualize Scripture to make it relevant today—we need to understand its original context and how it shaped God's Word.
In addition to language and culture, there's also a geography gap. Even a basic understanding of Old and New Testament geography can make a significant difference in your understanding of a particular text. How many times have you consulted the maps in the back of your Bible? Just that basic information helps bring vivid detail to the life and ministry of Christ, His disciples, and many other Old and New Testament figures.
Finally, when it comes to interpreting God's Word, we need to bridge the history gap. Knowing Pilate's background and the mistakes he'd made with the Jews helps you understand why he was so willing to hand Jesus over for crucifixion. Knowing about the wicked lives of the Roman rulers helps you understand the kind of persecution and opposition Paul and the other apostles faced. Don't fall into the trap of treating God's Word like a collection of fables, fairy tales, and ancient proverbs. Knowing the real history that shaped the events in Scripture helps bring them to life in your study.
The work of bridging those gaps is interpretation, and it's a vital part of any thorough, productive Bible study. It can seem like daunting work at first, but it's the only way to get past a shallow, surface understanding of God's truth. To help you with that, tomorrow we're going to look at five key principles of Bible interpretation.
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Thank you GTY for this blog and all the effort you do to preserve the truth in our decadant society. I am 22 and I use Johns study bible and find it VERY helpful to me in my daily devotions. I have been reading book by book through the New Testament repetitively and I LOVE learning more and more about God every day! I find it extremely helpful to listen to the sermon series on the particular book I am studying as I study throughout the week. After I am done with a book I understand its themes and have a good grasp on it. I can't thank GTY enough for all that you have and are doing! Keep on fighting the good fight! I can't wait to get to heaven and worship God with you!
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My family has been following Christ since 1978. It wasn't until we were encouraged through GTY Ministries to deeply divide the Word
that our lives took a radical change in the area of trust and faith in God. I could not encourage your readers more than to follow your advice. It will be the best decision they ever made next to meeting Christ. Continued blessings to all at GTY .
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I have enjoyed Johns study bible for the last few years and found it very helpful in bridging a few gaps listed above. I believe what John says about digging deep into Gods word helps bring us closer to understanding what was happening and how to better relate its "meanings" to our lives. When we cry out to God daily at His gates, pursuing His wisdom, knowledge and understanding ,how greatly He gives these good gifts to those who seek and ask. " And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He rewards those who seek Him." Hebrews 11:6
John thank you for your commitment to our Lord and your service to His people. Falling in love with God has been the most rewarding touch in my life I have ever known. I pray for the Holy Spirit to move heavily upon all believers and stir our relationships to new heights and depths of love for God and compassionate hearts toward all the unsaved, further equipping us for battle in the heavens and laying down our lives for them, as our Lord Jesus showed each of us.
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Splat Rebellious Colors Hair Coloring Kit
- Overview
- Ingredients
- Features
- Semi permanent hair "paint"
- Complete kit includes: Color, Bleach and Peroxide
- Lasts up to 6 weeks
- Shocking, extreme, expressive colors
- Choose from Blue envy, Pink Fetish, Luscious Raspberries and Lusty Lavender
- About the brand
Splat Rebellious Colors Hair Coloring Kit creates a Splat of Rebellious Color!...Be expressive, be shocking, be extreme! The possibilities are endless!
Bleach ingredients: Ammonium Persilfate, Cellulose Gum, EDTA, Hydrolized Wheat Protein, Kaolin, Magnesium Carbonate Hydroxide, Potassium Persulfate, Silica, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Metasilicate, Ultramarine Blue.
Developer Ingredients: Deionized Water, Hydrogen Peroxide
Coloring Ingredients: Deionized Water, Phenylmethanol, Polyquaternium-7, VA/Crotonates, Methyl Paraben, Diazolidinyl, Urea. May contain CI Yellow3, Orange 7, CI Blue 1
Bleaching Directions:
For unbleached natural hair color, skip bleaching directions below, and go to coloring directions. For extreme, intense, shocking color, proceed with bleaching directions below.
Make sure hair is clean and dry. Wear a cape or towel over shoulders and clothing during application.
1.) Begin by slowly removing the cap on the Splat-Oxide bottle, (point bottle away from face) and carefully pour contents of Splat Lightening Bleach packet into bottle.
2.) Replace cap securely and shake well for 1 minute.
3.) Slowly remove cap while pointing away from face.
4.) Cut end of applicator tip before applying to bottle.
5.) With applicator tip in place, apply bleach to desired areas of hair immediately. To achieve best results, do not let mixture stand and settle after shaking. Do not apply if skin or scalp is broken or abraded. Do not apply directly to scalp. When using, keep mixture 1/4 inch off scalp area. Cover with plastic cap. When application is complete, remove bottle cap and rinse out. DO NOT leave contents inside bottle with cap on.
Bleach Processing Time:
Processing time depends on natural hair color and the condition and porosity of the hair. The darker and/or coarse the natural hair color is, the more time is needed to process. Check hair color after the minimum processing time by removing product from a small strand with a damp paper towel. Be sure to check progress after every 10 minutes to avoid over processing or damaging of hair. Resistant hair can process up to 1 hour. Make sure bleach remains moist during processing. When hair has reached pale blonde, rinse hair thoroughly, then shampoo and dry. Your hair is now ready to apply Splat color.
If deep vibrant color is desired, make sure hair is bleached to a very light pale blonde. Re-bleaching may be necessary for deep vibrant color. Do not apply bleach to hair that has been processed with metallic dyes.
Coloring Directions:
Dry hair thoroughly. Protect clothing with a cape or an old towel. Protect forehead area and ears with Vaseline to prevent staining of skin. Shake Splat color bottle thoroughly while pointing away from face.
Twist open tip, and squeeze color generously onto desired areas. Do not rub into scalp or it will stain. If color gets on your skin, wipe off with damp cloth immediately. Let color process for at least 30 minutes. (Use cap & dryer for best results) Rinse hair until the water runs clear. Shampoo and rinse thoroughly. Dry and style hair as desired.
Note: It is very important to make sure the water runs clear every time after you shampoo. Always use an old towel when drying hair, since the color will stain your towel. Keep product off of all bathroom and kitchen surfaces.
Timing Chart
Light Blonde to Dark Blonde = 30-35 minutes
Light Brown =35-45 minutes
Medium Brown =45-50 minutes
Dark Brown to Black =50-60 minutes
Splat hair dye can take your color from normal to wild. Choose from four extreme colors to suit your style. Each kit includes hair color, bleach, peroxide and gloves; results last up to 6 weeks.
HorribleI followed the instructions EXACTLY. I used Lusty Lavander, and my hair turns out red? I left it in for 30 minutes, and my hair isn't the color it's supposed to be. I am never buying this product again.Jul 7, 2012Kelsey
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Better Than Manic Panic, But Not Enough Dye In One PackageI used the Lusty Lavender. I have long hair, you absolutely need 2 boxes if you want to cover your head. I didn't have enough, so I was spreading it all over as far as it would go. I started out with dyed black hair, bleached it to an light yellow, dyed it with purple splat, my roots came out bright purple, the rest of my hair more of a dark burgundy color. It was pretty for a week, then my hair turned a rusty red color with bright purple roots still. Not the prettiest, so I made the mistake of dying it again with manic panic blue, that stuff is HORRIBLE. Stick with splat, it will last a few weeks if you hardly wash your hair. Just be sure to bleach the crap out of your hair if you really want the color on the box.Jun 25, 2012ShannonHAIR TYPEBlack / Dry Hair / Curly Hair / Color Treated Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair / Chemically Treated Hair
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This Stuff Is HorribleI was trying to appease my wild side by doing the lavender on the underside of my hair. My daughter decided to do the red on her whole head. We both totally regret it. It is summer time and we can't do anything. We can't go for a walk without the color running because of sweating. We can't go swimming for obvious reasons. We can't even go to the amusement park because of the color running down our backs or front. AND there is no way to really remove it except for washing, washing, and washing your hair over and over and over. I do not recommend this for anyone. I am surprised that it hasn't been taken off the store's shelves.Jun 21, 2012LeslieHAIR TYPEMedium Brown / Normal Hair
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Why All The Hate?I'm honestly surprised to see all the negative reviews for this product, because Lusty Lavender worked wonders for me. I'm one of those people who hates bleaching with a passion, so I'm always looking for semi-permanent purple hair dye that will at least leave a nice tint on dark brown hair. I've tried Manic Panic's Purple Haze, and Special Effects Burgundy Wine and Deep Purple. Manic panic didn't do a thing, and Special Effects looked nice, but didn't last long at all. This stuff seriously works though and lasts for an incredibly long time (6 weeks so far,) if you actually know what you're doing. Not only does the color actually show up on my dark hair, but it's incredibly vibrant compared to the other brands. I left it in for about 5-6 hours, which is something I would highly suggest if you're dyeing without bleaching. There's no developer in the dye, so you can leave it as long as you want. It is FAR messier than anything I've used, but really... This is hair dye, people. It's going to be messy, and it's going to stain. Cover your bathroom counter with an old towel or cut up some old plastic grocery bags and spread them out. Wear clothes you don't care about. USE PETROLEUM JELLY AROUND YOUR HAIR LINE! This stuff sticks to skin like you won't believe, which is the sign of a WONDERFUL hair dye. When you rinse it out, use cold water to seal it in. Generally you'll always see a bit of color go down the drain if you wash with hot water, even weeks after dying, but it still lasts for ages. Really though, you need to have realistic expectations. This isn't a good dye for people who haven't dyed before because it's so messy, and can stain the skin for up to a week if you're not careful. If you're experienced, or have other people to help, then this really is a good choice.Jun 6, 2012KiraHAIR TYPEDark Brown / Normal Hair / Oily Hair
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This Stuff Is CrapI DIED MY HAIR PINK AND IT TURENED MANY ODD COLOERSJun 5, 2012Cassandra M. / Okotoks
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Just... AverageOf all the dyes that I have tried, this one comes in just about average. I have used both the blue and the purple on different occasions, and while they will give you a blue-ish or purple-ish color (respectively), they really don't blow me away. The good: - You can find Splat at your local convenience/drug store. I've found Splat at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, etc. This brand is not hard to come by. - It also isn't too expensive at about $10 per kit. If you have longer or thicker hair, you're going to need more than one kit. - It does give your hair color. I will expand on this in the "bad" section". - The dye smells good. It's not that gross smelling product that you might get from a typical hair dye. - The dye is not very runny. This stuff is thick and concentrated. The bad: - This dye doesn't last as long as other ones. - The colors are not true to box. The purple comes out more of a pink/magenta/pink/purple. - The blue comes out pretty dark at first, then will eventually fade. Mine faded to this weird faded blue-grey with hints of purple color. The ugly: - This stuff stains everything. Clothes, towels, skin, tubs/showers, etc. Wear gloves, have alcohol wipes, use pet. jelly on the skin around your hair line, use an old shirt, and have some bleach so you can clean your tub.Jun 2, 2012Judith L. / Richmond, VAHAIR TYPEBlack / Color Treated Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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What Can HappenIm in the 6th grade today was the last day of school and my friend tryed to dye her hair blue some of it was blue and most of it was green and i got the pink last week but now im re thinking dyeing my hair !!!May 18, 2012SavannahHAIR TYPEMedium Brown / Normal Hair
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This Crap Wont Come Out!!!!!So I used the red. It was BEAUTIFUL! But I quickly grew tired of it. I decided to go back to my natural blonde. Blonde dye did nothing, oops did nothing, bleaching took it down some but there is still a TON of this red in my hair!!! I can't get it out & it's driving me insane!!! I'm on bleach session number 2 as I type this, I hope this time it freaking works!!! For such a "temporary" dye it sure does like my hair and doesn't want to let go! uggghApr 28, 2012Krystal W. / United StatesHAIR TYPECurly Hair / Color Treated Hair / Thick or Coarse Hair
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Never AgainI have natural golden blonde hair, so I didn't bleach my hair because there was no need for it. I wanted to put some purple streaks in my hair. Well, after a week they faded to hot pink. It's been almost 3 weeks now and the color won't come out. I've tried dying over it and bleaching it. Neither works. I'll never use SPLAT again. It's the worst hair color I've ever used.Apr 23, 2012Samantha B.HAIR TYPEBlonde / Curly Hair
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Not HappyI have natural blonde hair, so I didn't use the bleach. Heck, I didn't need to! I did as directed for the colored part. I saturated my hair, put it under a shower cap, and also put on my heated cap on the highest setting. I left it on for half an hour and rinsed until the water ran clear, then shampooed. My hair dried and, while my scalp was bright purple, my hair was the exact same color I started with. This stuff is junk. I even tried it again.Apr 15, 2012Megan M. / Indiana
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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: Brutal, demanding and one to be proud of.In full: This was an excellent race. Only my second full marathon as I primarily only run the halfs and mud runs- this really challenged me, still got well under 4 hours know which was nice!Date of review: May 20, 2013
In short: Second time doing this race- Great fun yet againIn full: This was my second time running this race- prepared myself for the hills and knocked 10 mins off my previous time. Really fun race- can be a great opportunity to strengthen the legs and the mind.This was my only repeat race due to the challenge of it last year- great times!Date of review: April 15, 2013
In short: Fantastic scenery, great run and great runnersIn full: Agree with all other statements on this race- organisation could have been better for the end- Luckily I finished quite early and didnt need to queue- my partner however had to wait nearly 15 mins to get T and M, when she should have been stretching.Really good race though with some great competitors along the way!Will be here next year.Date of review: November 20, 2012
In short: SuperbIn full: A brilliant raceFantastic viewsGreat crowdsSuperb Organisation!Date of review: October 12, 2012
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I finally found a Ravel video like the one I saw on tv and the announcer is quieter.
If you like horses even a little bit this will knock your socks off.
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I just came over to say "hi" and wanted to tell you that I always get journals and decorate the top--The ones I posted took way too long to make! But, I just love how I opened up that book and it was about journals--amazing, huh?
I hope you're having a beautiful weekend!
Rita, I have just updated the challenge,I made a mistake and forgot to put that you need to use a dezinaworld image in your creations,my apologies and if you check the blog now you will see a link that will take you to a page with a lot of free images just in case you want to use one of those.ReplyDelete
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The holidays are just around the corner, which means people are busy wrapping gifts, decorating their houses and organizing parties. Cat owners must be particularly careful this time of year to make sure their feline companions have a safe and healthy holiday. Here are some tips on how to ensure this season goes smoothly for both you and your cat companion.
Holiday decorations
Setting up holiday decor is a time-honored tradition for those who celebrate Christmas, but it's not without its dangers for felines. To a cat, Christmas lights might look like a fun toy, since felines often enjoy dangling strings. But if your cat chews on string lights, he runs the risk of receiving an electric shock, something that can cause serious pain in cats.
The Christmas tree presents its own risks, according to PetEducation.com. Cats are naturally curious, and bringing a tree into the home is likely to get your feline's attention. Therefore, it's best to secure your tree in a stable stand and tie it off to a wall or window to prevent it from falling. Keep an eye on your cat to make sure he doesn't munch on any pine needles, as these can be dangerous to his pet health. Plants like poinsettias and mistletoe can also be dangerous for cats, so put these out of reach. When hanging ornaments, make sure that they are high up on the tree so your feline companion doesn't knock them down - broken glass presents a hazard for both pets and humans alike.
Presents may also pique cats' interest, according to PetPlace.com. Try to avoid using too much ribbon or string. These adornments can be swallowed by cats, which can lead to intestinal issues.
The holiday party
If you're planning on having friends and family over to celebrate the holidays this year, you'll also need to take measures to protect your cat's safety. While you may be well aware that human food is not only dangerous for your pet's health but can also lead to obesity in cats, your guests may not know this. Be sure to remind your loved ones to make sure the cat doesn't eat any food that could cause him harm. If at any point you see your cat vomiting, take him to the vet for immediate attention.


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Assignment: Education-Onalaska Using Social Media
With so many people using the Internet, the School District of Onalaska decided to survey the parents and guardians of their students this past fall to find out how... in this day and age... they would like to receive information.
"According to our survey," said Curt Rees, Northern Hills Elementary School principal, "about half of all the people in our community use Facebook and other social media avenues. So we thought this would be a great way to get information to them about what goes on in schools."
The Onalaska School District looked at examples of how other districts throughout the state were using social networking sites. At the end of January, they launched their own Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as a new blog on their web site.
"Just two years ago, it was quite a process to put together a school newsletter," said Rees. "Typing it up, printing it, taking it to the copy center, printing 300 copies, fold them up, bring them back to school, sort them out and then give them to each kid. Put them in the backpack and hopefully, after all that, moms and dads would be able to get them out of the backpack."
Now, by using social networking sites, parents can get important and accurate information without using their children as the middleman.
"Just knowing that kids don't always have the best facts about what's going on at school... 'Well, I think we have a reading night, but I'm not sure what day and time it is,'" said Rees. "So, if we can put those out on the web through these different avenues it's the best way to do it."
The information super-highway is also proving to be a cheaper way to do it.
"The thing about social media, for the most part, it's free... you know... to have a Facebook page... it's free," said Rees. "Rather than hiring a web designer, paying a hosting site that can go into the thousands of dollars. We've done that in the past, when that was the way that you did business."
But business is changing. And the Onalaska School District is changing along with its parents.
"A lot of these parents who have kids that are 5 to 10 years old they've almost always had the Internet in their adult lives, and this is the way they're used to communicating," said Rees.
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2) Nope...thats not wrong...but like I said, Koscheck is not a contender either...so if thats how they want it...they need to give Koscheck the boot aswell...thats logical...no?
3) I didnt say that was wrong...I just dont share it...probably because I ignore everything he says and only really base my opinion on his fighting ability...if I wanted the whole hero and villain I would go back to Professional Wrestling
4) His striking has certainly improved
I didnt say Sass was a Contender...I said he was exciting, had won more then lost, was only finished once, and hadnt lost three in a row...based on that I dont think he deserves to be cut...but if they are only having contenders, thats fine...so long as they cut ALL people who are not contenders...that INCLUDES Josh Koscheck...I actually know both Paul Sass and Terry Etim...dont really know Che Mills, although I saw him fight live once...I dont approve of the crowd he hangs around with...Terry used to do the refs job at Cage Gladiators, spoke to him a couple of times, seems alright...but Paul Sass was the person I studied during my time at Cage Gladiators. He's actually really quiet, to the point of nearly being shy, but terribly funny The other person I studied was a fighter called Jay Gladden...but he never made it to the UFC in the first place...he was a difficult person at first.
Those were the days...I miss those days
5) I know...but injustice does bother me...and I do tackle it, one circumstance at a time. I will die trying to change what I see as wrong, no matter how ingrained in both our cultures these things may be
6) That expirience changed my whole life, it also took me to the very edge and back. Do you want to know the real ironic thing? That was one of the factors that got me pushed out of London...I was so caught up in that battle that I couldnt look for another job for when my tenure ran out. Then the following year when I broke my fingers, I couldnt work...and then the tenure DID run out, and I had to leave...I ended up back with my parents, in a town I dont like, and in a job which is considered one step up from the jobs you dont want to be doing. Low paid, unprestegious, hard manual labour...a far cry from having been a university graduate and working in one of the top, finest cathedrals in the entire world. I have worked in places that have brought me into contact with Royalty...and worked in places where you are treated like slaves, by everyone, not just the people you work for, but the people you are brought into contact with.
Do you want to know what happened to the Priest...the Senior Clergy person who was charged specifically with my care, but who was responsible for what happened to me?
Well, when his tenure ran out, they made him a Suferegen Bishop, they consecrated him as one of those not only called by GOD, not only Ordained, but Made Holy by GOD, Consecrated. After that, they moved him to become a Proper Bishop, with a Throne and his own Cathedral. He is now in The House of Bishops, reserved for one of the top Fifty Three most senior people in the Denomination....When he has served his time and moves into the top 23 Bishops in terms of length of reign, he will become a Lords Spiritual, and he will gain a seat in The House of Lords...the Upper Chamber of the British Government, where he will sit until his retirement at 70 years of age. If he does good work, he might be granted a life peerage and be able to have a seat until his death.
Now you see why I despise a system that rewards imorality over hard work.
Next year will mark a decade since. I forgave him, six months after the conclusion of the war. but I have never forgotten what he did, and its changed my entire theology and entire ethos on Employment. He told me that what happened was "Regrettable" but on three separate occasions, including that day, the day of the Easter Vigil, and at my Exit interview, he flatly refused to appologise for what he had done.
7) he was cut after three losses...He was demoted to WEC.
8) there is changing your mind...and never saying what you mean...Dana White has changed his mind so often, he's entered the "never saying what you mean" category
9) I dont acknowledge the Womens MMA in the UFC. I dont watch it, I dont predict on it, I dont recap it. They have the right to fight, and the UFC has the right to display it...but I dont want to know.
10) I dont know him, so I can only go on what I see. He has such a presence in the UFC it will be hard to know what a UFC without him would look, act, or fair like. I dont know if thats good, or bad. Sometimes a dynamic person can be responsible for keeping a ship at sea...sometimes they are so dynamic that in their wake, the ship itself sinks...
You are such fun to discuss with
Thank you for your kind words about the garden, Dave.
Rejoice ever more. 1 Thessalonians 5:16
Dave: Why do you fail to grasp the reality of who goes/stays?
It's really pretty simple. If a fighter can make money for the UFC, he stays. If the UFC will lose money on him, he goes.
Sell tickets, whether by winning, talking crap, being exciting, etc. and you'll keep your job. If you're boring and people don't want to pay to watch you fight, you're gone.
UFC is a business and when it comes to MMA, they do it best. Don't expect them to change because of some guideline you think they should follow.
What I cant understand is why, one moment you shout about your rights as individuals to own firearms...and the next moment are absolutely fine with multi-million pound companies treating people like they are worthless and not affording them any rights to protect their livelihoods
The Joke is...I feel with all the British Employment laws...we are still effectively slaves...how much worse must it be for thousands of Americans employed in an at will manner
From the sounds of it...you voluntarily give up your rights to work...you sign away your life to the few filthy rich people at the top who dont actually give a damn about you....only what you can do for them...and the moment they think you are no longer of use to them...they discard you.
Its funny...but the truth is, our cultures actually dont change underneith at all, they simply pretend to be civilized. They snort and scoff at primative culture for being barbaric...when the truth is, minus the actual swift killing...they are just as bad...if not worse...at least the Great Empires and Republics of old, didnt pretend to be liberators...and did not shy away from slave labour.
You have to understand, I am not against the ideal of slavory, I have no problem with a heirachy...my issue is the treatment of the workers by those at the top of the heirachy...and my issue is equally with people who think that because it is so prevelent, it isnt a problem, and there is nothing that can be done about it.
The problem is a lot of people are apathetic, and the rest are actually extremely well trained, if bondage is all you have ever known and been used to, why would you aspire to change that. You would know your role, and act accordingly.
Thankfully I am in a position where I CAN speak out against organisations who would mistreat those who belong to them, well at least in the case of the UFC...and...whatsmore...at least I do it respectfully...you should here what other Britons are saying about the UFC and its management right now some of their langauge would make Dana White himself blush
There's a big difference between our government (that is supposed to work for us) and an employer who we work for.
If you want to stay employed or improve your position, make yourself more valuable. Learn a skill, market yourself, etc.
We should always strive to treat people in the correct manner...You act like a person employed by a company is the property of the company...like the Employers OWN the workers...which in modern day society they are not supposed to do...but even if they did...think about people who own living things...like Children, or Animals....Just because you own them and are in charge of them doesnt mean you should mistreat them...infact they are a burden....for they do not feed themselves, pay for themselves...that means you not only own them, but have responsibilities because of that ownership.
I am advocating the same for employers. They own their workers...that also means they have responsibilities towards how they are treated.
The UFC, just like every sports league, is going to decide who they keep based on four factors.
1. how good is the person at the sport they play
2. how much money they make
3. how much stress do they cause their organization
4. how much money they make the organization
If your pros outweigh your cons you keep your job, if not you are gone. Thats the way it works in sports. Sports is not the same as other jobs, I'm never going to walk into my job and been told I've been traded to another company. In most cases a top 5 guy in their weight class is safe, aside from that a loos could get you cut. It's not as though fighters don't know this, I woudl bet that if you asked every fighter that was cut if they went into their last fight thinking there job might be on the line they would say yes.
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Posted on 02/07/2013 10:14:50 AM PST by Morgana
A Washington couple were left stunned after their server handed them the bill for their family's dinner - and they saw they had been given a $4 discount for their 'Well Behaved Kids'.
Laura King and her husband took their three children, aged two, three and eight, to an Italian restaurant in Poulsbo to enjoy an early-evening meal last Friday.
As they tucked into their feast of pizza, pasta and mushroom ragu, the family discussed planets, racecars, zebra jokes, and commented on the warm decor of the restaurant, Mrs King said.
'They were just being their normal selves,' she told Today.com of her children. 'Our server came to our table and just really thanked us for having exceptionally behaved children.'
After the server brought them a bowl of ice cream to share, they received the tab - and saw it had been discounted by $4 for 'Well Behaved Kids'.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
Awesome story. Pics of the lovely family at the link.
In some cases the brats are the parents. Wonder if Chuckie Cheese will start some sort of disount program for parents that don't get into a dust up.
I bet the parents know how to spank.
Awesome! I wonder if they charge 10% for misbehaved kids? :-)
All we ever got were compliments. I am biased but I have to admit that my children were and still are very well-behaved, particularly in public. Mrs. CommerceComet deserves most of the credit.
I remember being a hyperactive tot when my grandparents took me to the lunch counter in an old W.T. Grant store. There was a sticker on the children's menu that said "We Love Kids!"
When the waitress came to our table my grandmother pointed to that and asked her "So, do you love kids?" This waitress, who was obviously having a bad day, flashed me the look of death and snapped "Only if they're good!"
Scared the living crap out of me. I was on my best behavior in restaurants for the remainder of my childhood.
I live in this area. I know the restaurant well even though I haven't ate there for many years. I will be going again soon. This is an awesome idea. This is a much better idea than a belligerent child surcharge which I have advocated for.
Our local Chuckie Cheese limited the sale of alcoholic beverages. This has seemed to calm down the patrons.
Can't wait to see the +$4 on the bill that says "poorly behaved brats" and the subsequent outcry and lawsuit.
Cant count how many times been disturbed in public by annoying brats and the idiotic "parents" who refuse to control them .......
One of our local restaurants banned children under 6. Caused white a flap, but it seems the vast majority of patrons supported the idea. The owner says that since the ban, business has quadrupled.
I took my grandson to Chuck E. Cheese once. I endorse Ambrose Bierce's definition:
Once: Too much
One of our local restaurants banned children under 6. Caused quite a flap, but it seems the vast majority of patrons supported the idea. The owner says that since the ban, business has quadrupled.
Beautiful family. Mom's a real looker.
Ahh...limited as in no more malt liquor I presume
Good to see. I would also support an extra surcharge for unruly children. Recently while eating out, my family and I were "treated" to a family dining with children who considered the restaurant a playground, all to the laughs of the parents. At one point one of the children ran into and broke off a piece of the window blinds, while the parents did a slight gasp and said to the child "It's ok, don't worry about it". If I were the owner, I would have added the cost to repair or replace the damaged blinds to the bill.
That's because so many other kids are undisciplined, spoiled, selfish brats who will grow up to be good democrats.
For the past 6 years, I worked as a docent in a museum and historical site. Never having worked with children before, I had no idea how horrible they can be! School groups came through hundreds at a time and the teachers and chaperones just let them run wild. Parents did the same! After a few months, I said it was a good thing I had my children before working there or they would never have been born! (I totally realize it's the parents' fault they are so incorrigible. My children weren't angels, but they were not allowed to act like that and they knew it!)
Do they accept EBT cards?
The mom said that she and her husband make sure they have a family dinner every night.
Letting them eat in the family room in front of the TV by themselves does not socialize children so that they even know correct behavior is.
If they are used to eating and interacting with adults and conversing with them around the table at home, transferring that behavior to a restaurant table is a no brainer.
It really is that simple.
My kids are so annoying, we sit them at their own table.
Do take your young children to fine restaraunts in non-peak dining times. Teach your children to be part of conversation and listening. Treat them as adults and with interest and they will magically transform into dinner companions. Do not take your kids to chain places, fast food places, and diners. Everyone there treats them like little children. So that's what you'll get!
A restaurant did that? As the father of a three year-old, I would like to say:
It's a free country. I won't be going to that restaurant with my family, but other people might not go to one of my favorite places because they don't like restaurants with kids. I think that's all great! Choice is a beautiful thing. There are plenty of places that make it their speciality to serve families with kids of all ages.
I really have a problem with people who expect every business to cater to them no matter the circumstances. For all those gays who want to get married, for example, why just not patronize Christian bakeries? Plenty of bakeries will make whatever you want.
Table ?
If that bowl in the corner is good enough for my dog, it's good enough for my kids.
It amazes me when I see parents take a baby stick him in a high chair then proceed to ignore him and are astonished that the child acts up.
We took our daughter to her first restaurant at a little over a month old. We always set her in between us and we made sure she had something to keep her occupied and we kept engaging her through the whole meal. If for some reason she cried we couldn't get her to settle down her Mom would take her either outside or a waiting area or other part of the restaurant where there were few people. (No one else could take her because she would panic if she couldn't be near Mom in a strange place.)
She rarely cried (she was a fairly happy baby) as she grew restaurants become a fun activity she would color and we would play counting games and color games and name things as she learned to talk. We made a trip to the restaurant natural AND we made sure we reinforced good behavior and punished bad behavior.
As she got bigger we got her a fold up booster chair. When she seen us pack it up she knew were going out to eat and she would go get her restaurant pack. In it we kept crayons and colored pencils and some small dolls and a few books.
Its really not hard but its like anything else you got to think it through and prepare. Friends of ours had trouble with their kids being total brats in a restaurant and they asked us how come our Daughter was so well behaved. We showed them our little kit and we explained that they would need to go through a few bad trips to break the patterns they had put in place.
They managed it in 3 trips and their kids never acted badly again. The problem I see with most parents around our area that have trouble with their kids (and its sadly a large majority) is they don't seem to really want to be parents. They have kids then proceed to ignore them and are astonished when the act badly.
In Laredo, Texas, I've seen kids running wild in the bar areas of some restaurants. I've never seen that anywhere else, but Laredo is becoming more like Mexico every day.
Kids = the reason I do my grocery shopping in the middle of the night.
If my three year-old did that, he would be taken right outside until he calms down. We've had to do that a number of times in the last few months, but he's starting to get the message.
I only ask that non-parents understand that kids aren't born perfect, and some of us are trying to do our best to discipline our kids and not disturb other patrons. We can take the child out of the restaurant, but it's hard to prevent him from screaming as we take him out. To all other patrons, I apologize for the brief disturbance.
I like your idea, as the mom of a soon-to-be four year old we haven't gone out to eat much because hubby and I agreed when she was an infant we didn't want to take her to restaurant until she was old enough to feed herself and old enough to behave. I have taken her to several kid-friendly places and so far so good. Next time we go someplace, I will make sure I have a kit like yours to take with us. Having said that we live in a VERY rural area so there aren't many restaurants to choose from.
Most people who complain about children are usually Empty nesters. Children remind them of better times when they were young and had children, and it subconsciously makes them upset. Its better for them to be out of sight out of mind. The whole "children should be seen but not heard" generation.
The mother made a feeble show of trying to shut him up, but I got the impression that this was a normal ocurrance for them.
If parents are getting discounts for well behaved kids, the airline should have moved me to first class and billed the ticket to this mother.
Hope this doesn't lead to lawsuits against the restaurant for not providing the discount to ALL families with kids.
I remember when going to a restaurant as a kid...if I acted up, my butt got sore quickly from parental discipline. These days they send parents to jail doing that
These parents should be commended for their behaved kids
"Spare the rod...spoil your dinner".
I really like the positive reinforcement of these parents. It is a hard job to parent and any support and recognition of a job well done is much needed for parents of younger ones. Hopefully it helps them continue the good job they are doing.
We generally received a lot of compliments for how well behaved our children were in public and at other peoples homes. Like someone else posted, Mrs. Copaliscrossing deserves all the credit!
This restaurant must be forced to be more socially inclusive, and automatically give ALL childless couples a $4 discount for similarly contributing to the ambience that the well-behaved children did.
So, as a parent of twins, both with severe autism, we can never eat out at a restaurant, on the chance that one or the other (or both) will have an "autism moment" lest they get labeled as "brats" and us as bad parents accordingly?
Devious? Yes, but it worked every time!
This is newsworthy?
Now that I have kids, I know the real score.
When I hear a baby crying on an airplane I think, "WTF do you thing babies do?"
No biggie.
Anybody that doesn't understand should off themselves because they were squallering kids once, too.
Apologies to all... my #39 was a bit aggressive and defensive. My point is that while there are lots of examples of bad parenting out there, don't just assume that every child that acts up on the one occasion you see him or her is a case of chronic bad parenting.
Forget the children, here in Seattle, I'd be happy if people stopped bringing their dogs in grocery stores.
I will sometimes tease the kids by asking "Didn't your mommy ever tell you not to talk to strangers?" to which they will often reply something like "She's not a stranger, she's a nice lady, just like my Nana!" Mrs. Vigilanteman, of course, eats it up and has more fun than the kids.
"So, as a parent of twins, both with severe autism, we can never eat out at a restaurant, on the chance that one or the other (or both) will have an "autism moment" lest they get labeled as "brats" and us as bad parents accordingly?"
Basically Yes.
I had the opportunity to view on youtube a woman who's son is very autistic. This woman had posted thousands of videos over the years. Often she needed 2:1 help controlling the lad who was in his 20's and quite strong. These videos were an eye opener and I will say I don't envy this woman at all. I will say this however, I don't want to be near or have my kid near her kid or any kids like those because I am afraid of these people and their "meltdowns". I can't tell by these videos what causes them or when they occur. I also don't want the risk of me or mine being hurt by a "meltdown".
And any decent parent would have offered to pay for it and then put the child to work to pay it off. After a few weeks of mowing the lawn ect. with nothing to show for it they should learn pretty quick.
Waitress gets the extra tip, bus boy cleans up the mess?
Illegal where I am, unless it's a service animal.
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Craig, any place in houston to get it? I am interested, thanks
I just switched to 5Stagioni because getting Caputo has been such a problem here. From what numerous others have told me, the 5Stagioni is better. I'm still using up the last of my Caputo, so I have not tried it yet.I got the 5Stagioni from: Selected Food and Beverage1358 Salford, Dr. Houston, TX 77008 Phone- (713) 863-0072 They were very friendly and east to deal with.CL
thanks Craig I will buy from them when I finish my 50 lb bag from COSTCO....which works well for my modified weber.....Do you need an account with them or is cash ok?nico
I just walked in with cash.
Who can say no to Cash... What size bags do they have?
Have you started using the Stag. 5 yet ? waiting for your review and the shootout vs Caputo !and pics!John


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November 6, 2007
I was out of town on business, and it was dinnertime. Being dinnertime, I was hungry, so much so that driving home on an empty stomach was no option.
I knew people in this city, but chose to go it alone for two reasons. First, time is money, and it's quicker to eat alone than undertake a scavenger hunt to find a friend who is hungry and will drop everything for me. Second, nobody really likes me, and this story should tell you why.
I entered the restaurant, armed with a book from which I had read five full chapters. This describes pretty much every book I own.
When your eating partner is a book, you don't get a lot of conversation. But your ears still work and you hear other conversations without trying. My ears were working for this one:
Customer: "I just want a small diet Coke."
Waitress: "We don't have small sizes. We just have two sizes: medium and large."
Customer: "OK, medium works for me."
Sorry, Chapter 6, but you're taking a rain check. Imagination is my new dinner partner. I imagined I was the diet Coke drinker:
Me: "I just want a small diet Coke."
Waitress: "We don't have small sizes. We just have two sizes, medium and large."
Me: "So you don't have medium."
Waitress: "No, we have medium."
Me: "Actually, you don't. Medium implies an intermediate amount, but you don't have that. You have two extremes that are compared only to each other. You have a cup that's small compared to the other, and you have a cup that's large compared to the other. I'll take the small cup, with diet Coke, please."
Waitress: "Get out of our restaurant."
The moral of my imaginary, never happened, never gonna happen story? Never be a jerk to restaurant employees before your food arrives.
I normally stay silent by writing these things down, but I left my pen in the car. I couldn't call anybody about it, because I was still in the restaurant and my food hadn't arrived yet (see the aforementioned moral).
I decided I'd send a text message about it ... except nobody else would get the joke. So I did the only rational thing I could think of: I text messaged myself.
I sent Kevin Wilson the following message: "We only have medium and large sizes. Wouldn't that mean you don't have medium?"
I pressed "Send," and five seconds later, I had a new text message. It was from this Wilson guy who's totally stalking me.
I don't send a lot of text messages, so I only buy a limited amount. The limit amplified my waste — since my plan counts text messages I send and receive, my rhetorical banter cost me TWO text messages.
Unfortunately, I can't pull myself aside and say, "Stop wasting text messages," because then I'd be talking to myself. It's bad enough that I eat with myself, write notes to myself and text message myself. I'm not going for the schizophrenic quadruple crown.
Maybe I'll find a book that cures schizophrenia and teaches you to mind your own business at restaurants. I might even read the first SIX chapters.


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Harney & Son: the tea garden to tea cup...in 1970 John Harney, Master Tea Blender, embarked on a mission to share his love for tea.
A great introduction to Japanese green teas.
Character: Light with a strong toasted flavor
Effects: Invigorating
Brewing Time: Less than boiling water, 2-3 minutes
Suggested Use
The correct way to brew green tea
- Put a teaspoon of tea for each cup of tea desired.
- Pour 180F water over tea & steep 2-3 minutes.
- Pour through strainer.
Storage: No light, moisture or scent. Store tightly sealed
Japanese green tea with rice kernels
Caffeine content: 40-60 milligrams
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This green tea is mixed with roasted rice and some rice grains look like tiny popcorn. The tea has a rich and unusual flavour, the combination of fried rice, tea and smoke. It is fancy but green tea lovers and those who like the flavour of popcorn (or fried rice) will like it. The only thing I hated is that it clogged my tea filter instantly but it might be the problem with my filter. Love it, will buy again.
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Genmaicha is the Japanese name for green tea combined with roasted brown rice. Not everybody's cup of tea, having rice in your tea but if you like it this is a brand. My only dislike that the tea is not in abag inside the tin...
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One of my favorite teas. Fragrant, pleasant taste, big favourite in the mornings.
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ELLE DECOR: What can you tell us about your clients and their Bal Harbour, Florida, condominium?
DARRYL CARTER: The clients are my parents. This is their second home, and I have to say they did a great job in selecting it, because when they bought it, the condo had not been built. It's on an upper floor and has high ceilings and huge window walls, which is exactly what you want in a place like this.
ED: How finished was the space when they took possession?
DC: It was pretty raw, except for a builder-grade galley kitchen that you would expect to find in a suburban tract house. The marble bathrooms were installed; the floors were concrete.
ED: Did you do much construction?
DC: Not really. It's a three-bedroom apartment, and I didn't alter much of the layout except for the kitchen. The wall where the cabinets and paneled appliances are now was a pass-through to the back hallway. We lost some open views from the kitchen, but my father loves to cook and this gives him a much better place to do it. And I changed the kitchen island, which jutted out at an angle and cut into the living and dining areas.
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DC: They're stained white oak in a chevron pattern set at a 45-degree angle to the walls. In my mind they relate to the sandy beach outside. I was trying to create an interior architecture that basically disappeared, leaving the impression of floating space. It's very clean, so there is no crown molding and only minimal baseboards. Even the hinges on the kitchen cabinets are hidden. Everything is painted the same color, which is Bonifant White from my collection for Benjamin Moore.
Carter designed the dining area's light fixture for the Urban Electric Co.; chairs from And Beige surround a midcentury table, the portrait is 19th-century Russian, and the walls and ceiling are painted in Carter's Bonifant White for Benjamin Moore.
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Dizzwave wrote:He said that they are the same "stuff", but might have turned out (/aged) slightly differently because the bricks are smaller (less compression probably, more exposure, possibly age quicker?)...
Anyway, that's for the 07 bricks vs. 07 cakes... These new ones are 08 cakes. I'm not sure if they're from a new harvest, or just a new production of the same old leaves.
shogun89 wrote:I want the whole basket but it is so expensive!
heavydoom wrote:i don't think $100 is much. you are getting a kilo of lao bang zhan wild arbor, this year's spring. a night out with your mates is more than that and then you p*ss it down the drain!
i like having 4 x 250 grams packages. neat and tidy. that lovely basket is perfect for storing it somewhere to age. hide it, lock it, enjoy it when you are proper old like.


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Congrats on the interview with Teddy Atlas. Very impressive and very well done. I'm nowhere near the fight fan you are, but I do enjoy it and I could read/listen to Atlas for hours. I have a feeling you'd never get bored and I have a feeling the guy is just sick when he's in the gym. I doubt he had to say anything more than once to get someone's attention.
Jesus, his passion on broadcasts and in interviews comes through loud and clear.
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It's finally here! That time of the year when the best green teas of our Eastern friends start to trickle over to the US!
I'm a big fan of Longjing and Gyokuro, and am having a hard time finding places that are selling the newest and freshest stocks of Spring 2007 greens. :/
Also, I'm aware this searching may be happening too early on my part, so if not now, then when?
Any suggestions?
P.S. - I know teaspring has a few in, but that seems wayyyy too early to me, so I'm hesitating.


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Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman recently published an opinion piece addressing recent events in Libya for Politico. You can read the text of his article here on Politico.com or below.
"I have visited Libya twice in the last six months: Tripoli in December, and Benghazi last week. I might as well have visited two different planets.
"My visit to Tripoli in December was full of dark threats and ominous portents. The fear was palpable. One Libyan official told me that if you so much as dared to speak of Qadhafi's paranoia and quirks you would be killed. Qadhafi's thugs had taken to harassing our embassy personnel. It was a harbinger of worse things to come -- violence and vicious threats directed not at foreign officials, but at Libya's own citizens. Then in March, Qadhafi launched attacks on peaceful protesters and threatened to hunt them down 'like rats.' The international community had no choice but to respond.
"Last week in Benghazi, though, I saw what Libya could become -- and it was clear as day why it is in the U.S. interest to see the Benghazi vision for Libya succeed over Qadhafi's. The collective sense of joy and opportunity was unlike anything I have experienced in my diplomatic career -- and that includes my posting in Budapest in 1989.
"Everyone, from rights activists, to businessmen, to members of the Transitional National Council (TNC), projected a sense of exhilaration. Civil society organizations of every stripe seemed to pop up almost before my eyes. Citizens seemed astonished and delighted that they can at last speak their minds, and plan for a different Libya than the one they have endured for the past 40-plus years.
"In the many years I have worked in the Middle East, I've never been to an Arab city so grateful to the United States. Libyans in Benghazi know how brutal their former ruler is. They are profoundly appreciative to have been spared what would have undoubtedly been a massacre of enormous proportions in mid-March, had NATO not intervened. Imagine walking in the main square of a teeming Arab city and having people wave the American flag, clamor for photographs with a visiting American official, and celebrate the United States as both savior and model.
"Enthusiasm aside, the challenges facing Libya are great, and the struggle against Qadhafi is not over. The TNC seems sincere in its commitment to building an inclusive, democratic Libya that is a partner with us -- but they and their supporters have a lot of work to do to turn their good words into action. And they are working to build functioning, accountable institutions from scratch, in the midst of an ongoing conflict.
"What happens in Libya matters for the whole region, so it's strongly in our interest to see the Libyans standing up to Qadhafi succeed in winning the freedom they demand. The Arab world is in upheaval. The fear threshold has been crossed and people, particularly young people, will no longer put up with the old order. Two leaders have already fallen in peaceful revolutions -- but the consequences of these popular movements, particularly for American interests, are still being determined.
"We have an enormous stake in the outcome of these changes. The countries of the region may develop more democratic, inclusive and pluralistic systems -- or they could descend into civil and sectarian conflict. Arab states could emerge with more legitimate governments, capable of tackling their daunting socio-economic challenges, or they might fall further behind, and their young people may turn to despair and possibly extremism. Either Arab governments will rest on the strong foundation of their people's consent, or they will slide into fiercer coercion -- a recipe for instability counter to both their interests, and ours.
"Leaders in Syria and Yemen are trying to hold back the wind -- just like Qadhafi. Dictators across the region and globally must not be deceived that force can solve their problems.
"In Egypt and Tunisia, where the Arab Spring began, the fate of Libya is much closer to home: as Qadhafi clings to power through violence, refugees are streaming into these post-revolutionary states -- burdening their fragile democratic transitions. Should Qadhafi survive, he'll have every reason to try and sabotage the democratic changes underway in his neighbors.
"Just a few years ago, Qadhafi's Libya was a state sponsor of terrorism. But today, the Libyans I met in Benghazi are working to build a new Libya -- one that will use its oil wealth for the benefit of its people, a responsible and stable international partner that will work with the U.S. to fight terrorism and advance democracy and prosperity across the region. We must help the Libyans ensure that their tale of two cities ends well, with a better future that will serve their interests and ours."
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Till the last Green flag standing Libyan Citizen has the right to Democrately Vote for its current leader.
An imperative for western society is to guarantee Democratic Election by educating people in doing so.
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In Europe, they are called "friendlies" -- games that have no actual input on the league standings or status of teams. But the Piper men's soccer team hopes to make ti as unfriendly as possible Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. when they host Wisconsin-Superior at Paterson Field.
Both of the Piper victories came at home in a non-conference game such as this one. In fact, HU is 2-0-1 in their last three non-con home tilts. This might not faze UWS much. The Yellowjackets stand 8-6-1 overall but their regular home field has been under repairs all season. So, their "home" games have mostly been played in Duluth this season.
A live stats field of the game can be found by clicking here.
This the third of a four game homestand for Hamline. They return to MIAC action Saturday against Augsburg. game time at Paterson is 1:00 p.m.


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Well, I've done it. I'll be sending out invites soon but if you want to become a friend or fan in the meantime, go ahead. Got lots to think about and setup and how to interact. Considering utilizing the Facebook iPhone App as soon as get the interactive connect content going back and forth. Please appreciate the learning curve and time constraints.
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Yesterday, more responders said they would be a green tea if they were a tea. Oolong and pu-erh tied for second highest. A lot of responders struggled how to answer. You can still vote and discuss this topic.
Welcome one and all to TeaDay. Come and fill a pot and share what is in your cup all day, frequent updates are a bonus. Make sure you also check out what is in everyone else's cup as well, it is amazing what teas are being sipped here on TeaDay. If you need to, you can also reflect back on your TeaDay.
Today's TeaPoll and discussion topic deals with how do we deal with caffeine in relation to bedtime. When do was say STOP...or don't you ever have to say stop. So, share with everyone how you deal with caffeine and bed time.
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Here's how RW members rated this race (201 votes).
In short: Perfect day and great sceneryIn full: Great point to point race. Good idea to split the field into two start times and with an intial circuit of the sports field it helped reduce the congestion on the narrow tow path. Plenty of water stations spread out over the course. Don't want to see another lock for a while as the climbs on the last two nearly stopped me dead. Overall a very enjoyable event Date of review: November 22, 2011
Date of review: November 19, 2011
In short: Lovely fall raceIn full: This race is definitely not one for a PB given the narrow path and rough terrain, but it is a gorgeous route along the canal and the weather this year was great! I hope to actually train for the race next year and run it again. Highly recommend Date of review: November 18, 2011
In full: This is the worst half marathon I've done. The tow path was very narrow and this was made worse by: Fisherman with long poles, dog walkers, and runners speeding up and slowing down and sometimes just stopping right in front of you. It wasn't clear from the race information that this was a trail run so I didn't take the right shoes. The only thing this race has going for it was that it was peaceful.Date of review: November 18, 2011
In short: Must be good - it was my 4th year!In full: This is a great race that I look forward to each year. Usual gripe about the toilets - please can we have a few more!! Was quick this year due to fab conditions. Well organised - thanks!Date of review: November 17, 2011
In short: Great scenery and atmosphere and good organisationIn full: Good flat course with great scenery along the canal towpath. Race number pick up was well organised, marshalls friendly and encouraging and great atmosphere amongst the runners. 2nd year running this race and hope to be back again next year.Date of review: November 17, 2011
In short: Loved it!In full: My first ever off road half. Well organised, good route and well worth doing. Will do again for sure.Date of review: November 17, 2011
In short: Something a bit differentIn full: First time I've done this and the point to point element made it a pleasant change from most half marathons. Agree with other reviewers that it's probably not PB potential but it all depends on what you want. It's mainly flat but given you have to look down for your footing for most of it, if you want a quick race then this probably isn't for you. If you want a nice, friendly, scenic run on different terrain to gauge fitness in a racing environment, or it's your first half, then I think this is absolutely ideal. I really enjoyed it - my experience was that the coaches ran like clockwork, race number pick up was quick, and whilst the toilets had a big queue, it went down pretty quickly. Date of review: November 17, 2011
In short: Great run along the canal, well organised, v flat but tough on feetIn full: I loved this run. It was a beautiful day and the canal was stunning. Lovely running along the tow path. Great organisation. Not a PB run in my opinion becuase of gates, road crossing and bridges and also tough on feet becuase of terrain. But to go for a lovely run and to get a medal at the end it was fantastic. Loved itDate of review: November 16, 2011
In short: great for beginners, and was so lucky with the weatherIn full: This is the second year I've run this event, and I should think I will back next year. However, there was a few too many people for the width of the towpath, and the gate at the beginning means there is no way you will get a PB. But for beginners or just an enjoyable day its ideal. Well organised for the amount of people - see you next year :)Date of review: November 16, 2011
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by Anton Shilov
In theory, Intel's experimental 48-core single chip cloud computer (SCC) microprocessor can scale to a thousand of cores, one of the company's researcher said. Moreover, all those cores could work pretty efficiently. The only question is whether such a chip is feasible from power consumption and economy points of view.
"The architecture for the SCC processor is arbitrarily scalable. This is an architecture that could, in principle, scale to 1000 cores. I can just keep adding, adding, adding cores said Intel researcher Timothy Mattson, during a talk at the SC10 conference earlier this month, reports IDG News Service.
According the researcher, the mesh network which connects SCC's processing elements between each other will become inefficient only with more than one thousand of cores. Naturally, even though there are no direct confirmations from Intel about that, a network connecting hundreds of clients would also become very power hungry. Moreover, input/output functionality of a thousand-core SCC would be completely different from the current logic.
The prototype chip contains 24 tiles with two x86 cores per each, which results in 48 cores – the largest number ever placed on a single piece of silicon. Each core can run a separate OS and software stack and act like an individual compute node that communicates with other compute nodes over a packet-based network. Every core sports its own non-coherent L2 cache and each tile sports a special router logic that allows tiles to communicate with each other using a 24-router mesh network with 256GB/s bisection bandwidth. There is no hardware cache coherence support among cores in order to simplify the design, reduce power consumption and to encourage the exploration of datacenter distributed memory software models on-chip. Each tile (2 cores) can have its own frequency, and groupings of four tiles (8 cores) can each run at their own voltage. The processor sports four integrated DDR3 memory controllers, or one controller per twelve cores.
Back in the past Intel already introduced a research processor with 80-cores, but that chip, unlike SCC, even did not reach any researchers outside the company. The first research processor of Intel's Tera-Scale research project had performance of 1.6TFLOPS SP at 5GHz clock-speed.


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Pu of the day: the mostly ill reviewed 2007 imperial concubine.
-I bought this tea because it was inexpensive and had a whimsical name; I guess whatever marketing technique they were using worked on me.
A small sample of the spent leaves. Nothing particularly special about them. They are medium to small in size and obviously not from an older plant.
4.5 grams for a 120 ml gaiwan. I rinsed it for 7 seconds with boiling water, then I took the top off of my kettle and let the water cool for approximately one minuet- each infusion, with the exception of the 4th and 5th brews.
1st brew: 30s- a hint of lemon. Citrus was the predominant tasting note. Astringency was there, but not unbearable or unpleasant.
2nd brew: 15s- might have actually been too long. I might go for 10s next time; quite astringent, bitter, and slightly floral. The tea was tolerable; but not particularly great.
3rd brew: 45s- Best brew by far. It tasted like a sweet and exotic spice, with a tinge of citrus now falling into the background. The tea also had a pretty decent hui gan. The astringency had weakened quite a bit. I thoroughly enjoyed this infusion.
4th brew: 1 min- similar to the 3rd brew, almost a clone- only weaker. Exotic spice was still the predominant note, although the taste was simply not as strong.
5th brew: 1.5 min- Weak vegetable water. Not a bad or offensive brew, but I decided to end the session on this note.
If every brew were exactly like the 3rd infusion- I would stock up on this cake. However, I think one is enough for now. Once you get past the 2nd infusion; it's a pretty decent tea. There was absolutely no smoke, which I like, and limited hui gan. All and all, this tea was pretty good for a young sheng.


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Well I have good news and bad news today. The bad news is that our Marketing Assistant Extraordinaire, Heather Barrett is leaving us and heading up to the Big City (aka Burlington if you live in Vermont) to work for Dealer.com (Vermont's pride and joy when it comes to Internet marketing companies). We wish her well, but she's left some pretty big shoes to fill.
And speaking about that, the good news is that we're looking for a new Marketing Assistant who may be you (or someone you know and love)! The job is actually my dream job. You get to surf around the Internet, hang out on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Houzz and other social media sites– all with the purpose of raising awareness about the beauty and sustainability of Vermont's handcrafted furniture.
Actually there's MUCH more to it than that. Perhaps the biggest challenge is keeping Dennis' (he's our Marketing Manager) many marketing projects organized and running smoothly. This means assisting with graphic design using photo editing software, managing the company blog and Email campaigns, helping with product management and merchandising, optimizing website effectiveness with analytics software and so on. It really requires a challenging blend of creative and organizational skills.
If you think this might be up your alley, send us a resume! All the details and instructions are on this Marketing Assistant job posting. And for an inside look at Vermont Woods Studios, check out this blog post (we're recruiting for a webmaster too) from earlier this week where I wrote some candid thoughts about what it's like to work here.
The truth is… we have a lot of fun. But I'd be remiss if I failed to say that we do work really hard. Check out the rest of our blog and Facebook for more info about our small, but rapidly growing company.
This blog is written by your friends at Vermont Woods Studios. Check out our Vermont made furniture and home decor online and visit our showroom and art gallery at Stonehurst, the newly restored 1800s farmhouse nestled in the foothills of the Green Mountains.


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Many experts, unconvinced by the scientific evidence, cite the not-insignificant placebo effect as perhaps Kinesio taping's biggest benefit. Other reasons for its use can be more superficial, like peer competitiveness (i.e. if so and so is performing well with it, maybe I should be using it too), or as a fashion statement or a mind-settling ritual. As to fashion, witness German volleyball player Katrin Holtwick's aquamarine-colored tape fan covering her six-pack abs and exiting her bikini bottoms in London, an eye-catching look to be sure.
But many athletes, medical experts and physiotherapists swear that Kinesio taping simply works—i.e. results do the talking—and claim that the scientific evidence has not caught up. Some experts also say it is difficult to pin down taping's effectiveness due to simultaneous, overlapping therapies, such as icing, NSAIDS, acupuncture, massage, etc.
"Kinesio tape was incredible in helping me through a terrible bout of PF [plantar fasciitis]," says long-time, accomplished ultrarunner Andy Jones-Wilkins. "Daily taping of my heel and arch provided excellent support for the damaged tissues while they were healing, and it allowed me to return to running more quickly than I probably could have without it. Now, I use it as a preventative aid for occasional training sessions, or when I am feeling unusually tired. For me, it is well worth the expense!" (Regarding price, for example, Rocktape goes for about 20 bucks per two-inch-by-16.4-foot roll.)
On the contrary, says Dr. John McCall, an orthopedic surgeon in Collingwood, Ontario, who has worked with the Canadian speed-skating team, "Taping has been around for hundreds of years. It's a bit like acupuncture, mostly bullshit, but I'm not against it. If it works, that's OK. Usain Bolt doesn't need it!"