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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (184 votes).
In short: An enigmaIn full: Great race, and managed a PB, even with the wind:d one of those courses that keeps you working hard, not too many long straights or boring sections, can tell how much hard work goes into the race too. Looking forward to 2013!Date of review: January 26, 2012
In short: Never done this before but lots of people recommended it to me, now I can see why!In full: Really well organised - love the Park & Ride idea so you arrive at the start stress-free. Great route, nice country roads (and farmyard smells!) - yes, it is 'undulating' but if you've done a bit of hill-training, it's not that bad.Friendly atmosphere, happy helpful marshalls and some good support along the way, considering the weather. I'll definitely be joining the people recommending it to others now! Date of review: January 26, 2012
In short: Loved the new route - Excellent course, great atmosphere. The very best way to start the year!Date of review: January 26, 2012
In short: Loved it, will be backIn full: Very windy, rather undulating, but everything just felt great about this race which contributed to a PB. Only areas for improvement would be the start not being in the car park amongst the cars. The shuttle bus from the parking area worked really well. Date of review: January 25, 2012
In short: superbly organised, a great raceIn full: This is a very good race to do. It is challenging enough to be interesting and though it has some climbs the downhills seem to compensate so it is a quick course. It was windy this year so PB's were hard to come by, but that's life. This was my third time at this event and I intend to do it again.Date of review: January 25, 2012
In short: Fantastic event great raceDate of review: January 25, 2012
In short: My first time at this one - won't be my last!In full: A very pretty run through the charming Cheshire countryside. The supporting crowds were sporadic, but very encouraging and the last 2 miles downhill make the climb in the 2nd half of the run worthwhile.Date of review: January 25, 2012
In short: I love Helsby Half! Got a 7 minute PB despite the wind and the little ups. Marshalls very friendly and encouraging. Parking not a problem if you take a few runners with you and get there early-ish. They do warn about this -read the information!Date of review: January 25, 2012
In short: Blew the cobwebs awayIn full: Pleasant course. Really friendly atmosphere.Could not quite get under 1:40 with the high winds, but still great fun!Only issue was the half full paper cups at the water stations....bottles next time please!Date of review: January 25, 2012
In short: Great course for a January RaceIn full: Great race, will defo be doing it again next year. Organisation was pretty amazing, no complaints. Can't was to do it again next year!! Date of review: January 24, 2012
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- 2008 NWA Nutrition Education Calendar: This is to remind you that the deadline for the 2008 NWA Nutrition Education Calendar Children's Art Competition is Monday, January 22, 2007. Please encourage your participants to enter the competition and win a $500 gift certificate for your clinic. If you have questions, please contact Rita Arni at firstname.lastname@example.com or 1-800-392-8209.
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HANOVER – There have been many pitfalls for the village of Silver Creek in moving its department of public works building to the Bentges Distributing building on Route 5/20.
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what tools do you need from QuestMania?
remember to keep the tools easy for beginner creators. I know you want to be able to animate your own action shots, but lets not get ahead of the curve.
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1.monster sizes (double and tripple for boss fights)(small bunnies for level 1 players)
2.multiplayer raids (be able to add co-op)
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For weeks on end the dominant financial story has been: (A) the consequences of falling off the fiscal cliff; (B) the need to cut entitlements, aka Social Security and Medicare; and, (C) whether the president or John Boehner has the upper hand. So when a story comes along like this November 29th piece from New York magazine introducing us to the Campaign to Fix the Debt, it's refreshing. The piece, by Kevin Roose, is also revealing. Roose deserves a CJR laurel for showing us how the movers and shakers on Wall Street and corporate bigwigs do business to push their ideas into the media.
The idea behind the Campaign to Fix the Debt—created in mid-July by former Wyoming Sen. Alan Simpson and former Clinton chief of staff Erskine Bowles—was, according to the group's inaugural press release, to bring about an "unprecedented coalition" that "will mobilize members of the business, government and policy communities and people all across America in support of a comprehensive debt deal." Roose got behind this "unprecedented" mobilization to show how it all came together, and how media appearances by Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini, and others were part of a carefully designed strategy to prod the pols to fix the debt. This effort has been financed with what Roose calls a "reported" $43 million war chest and the support of Peter G. Peterson, the billionaire investment banker who has invested his own sums into a variety of enterprises over the years to build support for his debt-fixing crusade.
Piecing together the inner workings of the coalition wasn't easy, Roose reported. "Most on-the-record comments are a mishmash of platitudes about shared sacrifice and working together for the good of the country," he wrote. But apparently he got enough insiders to chat off-the-record, and their discussions with him "point to a massive networking effort among one-percenters—one that relies on strategically exploiting existing business relationships and appealing to patriotic and economic instincts."
This far-reaching networking operation among the corporate heavy hitters began in early fall, Roose reported, shortly after a series of private dinner parties held at the home of Virginia Democratic Sen. Mark Warner and hosted by Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. MacGuineas is widely quoted in the press and has connections to Peterson. (David Sirota, writing for Salon, describes MacGuineas "as the lead coordinator of the so-called 'Fix the Debt' coalition.")
From those Virginia dinner parties, the coalition sprang forth nurtured with more food—small lunches and dinner meetings—prompting Roose to call the Campaign "a massive business kaffeeklatsch." The group's "CEO Council" now counts some 150 executives from the upper echelons of Wall Street (JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup—you get the picture). The process worked like this, Roose reported: "Executives recruited their friends, board members, and clients, who then dug into their own networks on the group's behalf." JPMorgan Chase vice chairman "Jimmy" Lee mined what Roose called his "golden" Rolodex and out came more recruits. "These phone calls take about a minute when you explain what you're doing," Lee told Roose. "It doesn't matter if you're talking to a Democrat or a Republican—they say 'where do I sign?'"
The goal clearly is to spread the message of the urgent need for debt reduction. "We have these great dinners," a relatively new member of the group raved to Roose. "Everyone has been throwing out ideas about how to get the message to a broader audience." The Campaign helps them out with something called "CEO Tools," which include sample letters to employees and PowerPoint decks to "communicate the debt story in a visual way."
What's the takeaway from this very interesting read and a rare glimpse of social networking in high places? Dean Baker, an economist for the liberal Center for Economic and Policy Research, offered a clue in a recent blog post. Baker pointed to a December 14th Washington Post story—Baker has been something of a thorn in the side of the Post—quoting David M. Cote, the CEO of Honeywell and an early member of the Campaign to Fix the Debt. "As head of Honeywell," reported the Post, Cote "has frozen most hiring and capital investment because of uncertainty about the fiscal cliff—a strategy other corporate heads have followed as well to hedge against a new downturn." Baker took a look at Honeywell's website, and reported that the company was not putting its expansion plans on hold. In the last two weeks, it announced $20 million in new contracts to produce simulations for industrial companies, a new contract with Boeing, plus the purchase of another company for $600 million.
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Rock/Hip Hopper Photoshoot
A few weeks ago I was able to do a photoshoot...remember the "sneak peak into a photshoot" you tube video? These are some pictures from that shoot. The theme was rock/hip hop. A lot of people don't often realize that men also need makeup for professional photoshoots. It helps to conceal any blemishes and give a more polished picture. For the model Nick, I worked on evening out his skin tone, particularly to cover up his undereye circles. I also filled in his eyebrows, and gave him a smudged black eyeliner look. I gave him just enough so he would seem edgy yet still emit a manly essence.
Here's what I used:
-monistat anti-chafing relief gel
-cinema secrets foundation
-graftobian powder
-elf bronzer
-ELF clear mascara
-eye kohl in smolder
-carbon e/s
-blond/ash eyebrow pencil
And of course, a before and after. You have to admit, he look so much cooler with makeup! ;)
16 comments:
- Wes said...
Great job! To be able to work w/ both men and women is definitely an advantage.
- July 23, 2008 at 9:55 AM
- xoxo Jaimie said...
I am SO glad you posted that! Yesterday I was talking to some possible models and I had some guys on the list and my sister looked at me like I was crazy. I was like no, guys need make up too! Diverse portfolio!I'mma show her this post lol
- July 23, 2008 at 10:26 AM
- Sharon Rose said...
What an excellent job you've done!!
- July 23, 2008 at 11:51 AM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
wes: yah i'm definitely going to be trying to get more guys to let me paint them up, lol
jaimie: lol fa real? yah i think it's cuz of the stigma of guys wearing makeup...they got some undereye circles too!
sharon rose: thx sweety! so glad i found your blog!
- July 23, 2008 at 12:00 PM
- Nic Nic said...
Hi Ren Ren!
Thanks for commenting.. I have a confession.. I've been lurking for a while now.. Just didn't have the guts to comment - im so sorry!!
I remember seeing your Fafi look, i thought it was amazing! You're doing an awesome job as a makeup artist! Thank you for adding me, I'm gonna add you back on my blog roll too!
- July 23, 2008 at 12:04 PM
- dianatan said...
hi dear renren! great job! you got me, im a lurker of your blog, im loving your fresh green mix post.. from now on, will regularly post comments.. lol
- July 23, 2008 at 12:55 PM
- CoutureCarrie said...
It is tres cool to see such an amazing makeup transformation on a guy - Nick looks great. The hoodie and eyes are totally bad-ass!
Thanks for adding me, darling - I have started a new blogroll called "Beauty Gurus" and you are on the list!
- July 23, 2008 at 1:32 PM
- yummy411 said...
awesome job! i did a similar hip hop rock themed guy. not as many pics and a girl prop, but the guy wanted some makeup. i'll have to show you. are you on model mayhem?
- July 23, 2008 at 2:52 PM
- yummy411 said...
oh and i asked my dad if i could try makeup on him as 'an average joe' and not model lol
- July 23, 2008 at 2:53 PM
- Christiana Divine @ Memoirs of A Shopping Addict said...
great job. i agree, he looks cooler with makeup. watching your portfolio grow is truly awesome. :)
- July 23, 2008 at 4:14 PM
- alien man?! said...
wow, i would have been a bit intimidated to do a man's makeup but you did an impeccable job, Ren!
i'm sooo impressed by how much work you're raking in :D
- July 23, 2008 at 4:53 PM
- Tracy said...
you are so talented! great job! i agree that a lot of people forget that men in the industry also need makeup. the other day, i saw a guy at cinema secrets looking for some concealer. i didn't recognize who he was, but i'm thinking he was an actor or something. he wasn't tall enough to look like a model. :D
- July 23, 2008 at 5:13 PM
- xppinkx said...
he does look cooler with makeup!!!
he looks like my sisters roomate!!!!..he wakes and bakes every day every night...
and the picture of ythe rocker dude with half shut eyes is a dead knocker!!!
i love guys who rock eye liner...just not asian dudes!
- July 23, 2008 at 5:20 PM
- LadyJane said...
That's awesome! It's my dream to do what you do one day. It must be exciting to meet new people and make them look and feel good. Nick definitely looks cooler in the after pic :)
- July 23, 2008 at 8:56 PM
- xoxo Jaimie said...
don't forget to check out my contest, Ren
- July 24, 2008 at 12:25 AM
- ChyiX2 said...
Oh wow! We def looks more edgy and rock'n'roll on his "after" shots. Btw... don't know if you got this tag but here it is again. Tag,you're it!
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Chau, great work your MBE setup seems lost in-between posts. Isn't there a way that you can post the latest/best setup of your MBE, that can be accessed easily.
Hey Guys,Just wanted your input. I'm going to be constructing my little black egg of my own but, unfortunately, the turkey burner (bayou classic sp 10) only comes with a 10psi regulator. Would that work? What would be the difference in function from say, a 20 psi vs a 10 psi? Thanks


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I just started drinking tea... yesterday!
My curiousity got the best of me after visiting a fresh market in Indianapolis, Indiana. I saw two whole rows deticated to nothing but tea. I have always been interested in the big fuss over tea, so I did some research. After prowling online for anything I could read about tea, I was amazed at all the health benefits, the lower but more useful caffine levels, and, more improtantly, the wide range of flavors and options.
I suffer from minor anxiety and panic attacks. I am normally able to keep them under control but caffine is definately an enemy. I live a caffine free life but after drinking some teas with caffine, it didn't seem to effect me (and after reading how different caffine is in tea to coffee, I understand why).
So, I'm a tea drinker now! I just received my kettle, teapot, and cup two days ago, but I have only had time to make one tea so far. Scarlet Glow. If you haven't heard of it, it tasted like you were drinking flowers... heh heh... and the aroma was that of a garden. It was very good hot (haven't tried it cold, yet). However, I can't wait to enjoy more flavors that I have awaiting me in my pantry.
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John's clear examination of the central Word of Faith premise exposes the complicity of human greed in promoting the doctrines of demons. How do you think this plays out before a watching (and unbelieving) world? And what are the pastoral implications—how do you minister to people steeped in these doctrines?
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A Rejoinder to "Faith Teaching" Scripture Twisting.
A slogan verse of the "faith" movement.
From this phrase we are supposed to understand that David, who had a "heart after God", vindicates the practice of "speaking into existence" our own carnal and materialistic dreams by "faith". Just like God does, you see. We "believe" we want a Rolls Royce, and so we "speak" it into existence.
From this phrase we are supposed to understand that we should not "receive" or "confess" any word of sickness, nor acknowledge any problems, sin, etc. That would not be "faith", you see. We speak a "word" of "health and wealth" from our lips instead.
How many times have you heard it?
Is self-delusion faith? Does not God want "truth in the inner parts"?
Those who retain a love of the truth are those who would bring a "negative confession". Bringing such a "bad report" means you are an UNBELIEVER--according to the phrase of this verse! So delude yourself and SPEAK!
Er, Uh, Um... Somebody forgot to check their Scriptures...
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Again, I wrote of this on the last Blog. Before GTY began with this Blog series, there is this young man at my work place that as I, he grew listening to this kind of teaching: confess it, claim it, declare it, and miraculously it will change to your positive thinking. Approximately three months ago I introduced him to Dr. MacArthur's teachings (in particular what does it mean to be filled by the spirit), not a single day goes by he thanks me for bringing him to the light of solid Bible teaching. My concern is that this 'Positive Confession' teaching is out there growing stronger and very few are defending the faith like J. MacArthur, A. Begg, and RC Sproul just to name some).
In a nut shell, I want to close this comment by asking those of you whom believe in the Bible as the inerrant and infallible word of God, in its original language that you study it thoroughly with the purpose to pass that knowledge for the salvation of the souls and the spreading of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Thank you again Dr. MacArthur for your dedication and passion for the Word of God, and may the Lord continues to bless you and give you strength and wisdom, we need you.
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Nobody is worshipping when they are twisting scripture by saying you can speak something into being, speak your healing, or anything else.. This is not what the bible teaches. What utter nonsense. Millions are mislead. Where is the preaching from the word in these places? It's missing.
This "faith in my faith" talk is much too hard to live up to, it is far easier to live in faith in God, all the pressure is off me. Jesus said, "for my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
What so scary and negative when talking about death? Paul said, "to live is Christ, to die is gain" that's the real prosperity gospel. To be with our Lord for eternity. I don't have a death wish, but I tell everyone, "don't cry for me when I die--be jealous."
I had to laugh a couple of time when I heard Pastor MacArthur read some of the statements by the false teachers, it just didn't sound right.
I praise the Lord for the ministry of John MacArthur. My wife and I have learned so much through his books and teachings, enough to leave the charismatic church environment we were in for over a decade.
After losing a child a few years ago, several members of the church we attended told us that we just 'didn't have enough faith for her healing.' Others told us that we must have had sin in our lives. They actually believed that junk! The charismatics that believe that lie are ultimately denying the sovereignty of God.
We are so glad to be out of that environment. And, we are so thankful that John MacArthur is speaking out on these issues. Please keep it up! There are so many misguided charismatics out there that desperately need to hear the truth.
I think the only way you can minister to these people is to take them to the word of God.Show them passages like Ecclesiastes 7:2-5 and Matthew 5:1-12 and let them see God does not want us to be spoiled and pampered like infants.He wants us to face some trials and problems to strengthen us spiritually.Show them passages like James 1:2-4 to show them that God even uses trials to perfect us.James also tells us in this passage that we are to "count it all joy" when we encounter these various trials.True Christianity is not for wimps and pampered people.God is not some cosmic waiter who grants us our every want or desire.
All I can say is thank you. I am a former charismatic. All I can say is thank you.
Monty Williams
God is so merciful in not dealing justly with these heretics. They defile God with this prosperity theology and the world is so eager to embrace it, even some Christians. Since Pentecostalism and the Charismatic movement are so popular right now, it is hard getting people to see the error of these teachings. I was saved in a Pentecostal church and I don't doubt that they love God, but some of the things that go on in Pentecostal churches just defies true faith. The Lord have mercy on all of us.
Trying to convert an erroneous charismatic is like trying to convert a jehovah's witness they well indoctrinised only through the power of Jesus Christ can their eyes be opened to the truth and be set free. Like the JW's the Chrismatic movement (CM) roots are embedded in freemason & paganism looking at the forefathers of the CM this can be easily seen i.e. pentecostalims, john g lake, ew kenyon, the azura nightmare. What a mess they have created! So glad God is in control, praise Jesus.
I too am an ex charismatic and I thank God for this ministry that is setting people free.
This teaching is text book case of how man wants to be "like God" , as the serpent deceived Adam & Eve into believing. This teaching puts the power to do and not into the the hands of the indiviual, convincing themselves that they control God. IF they speak it, believe it, then God must act. Let's forget that we are the clay and God himself, only, all alone is the POTTER.
Jeremiah 18:6"O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter has done? declares the LORD. Behold, like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel.
This is not talking about mankind and his ability to control God, nor his own life. God deos what he wants, when he wants and how. We need to line up our will, desires with God's. Then you will be joyful and "prosperous".
Question: While there are excesses in what some "prosperity" preachers say and do, is it not a fair statement that God wants to meet the need of EVERY believer. If this is not the case, then rip Matthew 6 out of your Bible. GOD WANTS US TO HAVE WHAT WE NEED TO LIVE. Plain and simple. Financial poverty in and of itself is not a virtue the Bible recognizes.
Consider Abraham, Job, Joseph, Isaac, Jacob, David...all rich...does because they did what God told them...Does that bother any one?
Of course the Lord wants to prosper us, and it is totally up to Him whether He wants to prosper you financially or not. What's more important is being prosperous spiritually as a Christian. Wealth in itself is not bad, it's when it becomes your idol that it becomes a problem. Jesus and the Apostles were not rich so how do you explain that?
My question to the false teachers mentioned in this audio clip is; What is wrong with weakness. Paul had a "thorn in his flesh" which he asked God to remove but, God saw fit not to remove it. It wasn't because Paul had "doubt thoughts" that kept God from removing his affliction. God said "My Grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." So what did Paul do? Instead of going around thinking positive thoughts in hopes that God would change His mind, Paul said "Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weakness so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore, I am well content with the weaknessess, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulies, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong."
Wow, the power of God's word. These verses from 2 Corithians 12:9-10 turn the message of these charlitans on it's head.
Praise be to our gracious Heavenly Father whose grace is all sufficient.
The prosperity gospel is not only about money or wealth. The prosperity gospel is heresy (a deviation) another gospel as to who Christ is and who we are in Christ, salvation etc. It is wealth that the prosperity teachers use as bait to lure those who will follow them and give them money so that they may be rich and store up treasures for their selves on earth. Lk 12:13-34 our Lord talks about storing treasures in heaven and not worrying about what we need here on earth which is temporary, but store up for ourselves treasures in heaven.
In Php 4 Paul speaks about contentment, and let us not forget Mt 8:19-20. Then a scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow you wherever You go." Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head." This man had not counted the cost of following Christ. Following Christ could cost you your life, your job, your family, your friends, etc. Following Christ is not about prospering here on earth. Following Christ requires you die to self.
The writer of Heb 13 warns us beginning in verse 5: Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU,"(Dt 31:6) so that we confidently say, "THE LORD IS MY HELPER, I WILL NOT BE AFRAID. WHAT WILL MAN DO TO ME?" (Ps 118:6)
I have said it here before, that when I was saved I was so ignorant of the Word of God and religion, that my ignorance was equivalent to someone plucked from another planet, but I learned the Word of God, the will of God, the character of God by reading His word.
I don't know if anybody thinks the same way but I do, but I was in Amway from the time I was 16 till I was 22. That is 7 years. I am now 31. This cult of Amway started in and gained its momentum in the 80s with Dexter Yager who I think is responsible for most of what is going on today in this movement. Preaching "God wants you to be rich" and "don't let anybody steal your dreams." All those preachers out there such as T.D. Jakes, Olsteen and Creflo Dollar I am willing to bet were at one time Direct Distributors or above and when Amway went bust they had to find another way to make the dough.
I like how it says at the end, "get involved in the conversation." A little play on the words of the emerging church eh?
I think there needs to be a balance between suffering and prospeity somehow in the Bible. I see too many unbelieving and negative thinking believers in churches. It reminds me of how the 12 spies were sent out by Moses to see the promise land. However, the 10 spies spoke of what they saw with their natural eyes while Joshua and Caleb spoke of faith in God. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Job, Ester, David, Solomon, Cornelius, etc...They were not poor people either. The doom and gloom gospel does not represent the true gospel either. A lot of Christans do not believe or apply Ephesians chapter 1, the richness of believers. We need to hold out for the promises God has given each one of us in His word. Romans chapter 10:10 states that believing and confession go together. Again, we need a good balance in teaching and applying the Word of God in our lives so that we can be effective Christians for the Lord and His work to be done.
The Word of the Lord is balanced; however, it is those who do not follow 2Ti 2:15 that cause an inbalance. Joshua and Kaleb believed because God had already promised them victory. Their faith was based on what God had already promised and not what they conjured up in their own minds. I haven't heard of the doom and gloom gospel unless you are referring to the "hell, fire and brimestone" preaching which has also been promised by our Lord. Dt 1
Mark Smith,
The scripture that you refer to says that God will provide our needs IF we put His Kingdom first vs.33. He also warns us that we can't serve God and wealth vs.24. He also tells us that we're not to store up treasures here on earth vs.19. Jesus also said that we are to deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow him. Mark 8:34. So,though God says he'll take care of our needs if our priorities are right,He doesn't promise to give us every thing we want.Which is what the prosperity preachers are telling their followers.
wow i would just like to say thank you GTY for continuing this awsome study thats way overdue i know gty has been teaching this all along but with the tool of the internet its getting the message out there. sad to say there"s not alot of other ministers bent on exsposing this false teaching thank God for GTY keep up the good work
Hello Bryan Chasteen, your update is extremely interesting and I would not be surprised either. I went Christian Family Church in SA run by Theo Wolmarans and he was a successful salesman funny ay and for eg ""was"" partnered with a Dr Robb Thompson when he first started. This man is apparently a guru in self development and get rich successful formulas so would also not be surprised if he prept Theo in the ways of the charismatic movement. These ministers don't appear to have been properly educated in the theology of the Word but more on conforming to this world. The prosperity/health/wealth gospel must be the quickest get rich scheme ever invented and the bait get nothing for it. What a fantastic pyramid scheme and their mask the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The plot thickens thankfully there are ministers who are standing up for the truth praise God.
Zig Ziglar, Norman Vincent Peale and Charlie Tremendous Jones were motivational speakers/Christian quazi preachers that spoke frequently at Amway major "functions". Mike Murdock has spoken at amway meetings and was rumored to be an Amway distributor.
These men claimed to be very godly and I believe have greatly influenced this grotesque merging of Christianity and religion. I imagine that Paul and Jan Crouch know them well. Probably have some of their tapes stashed away. Check out the books, "God wants you to be rich", "The Power of Positive Thinking", and "Life is Tremendous". Dexter Yager wrote a book called, "Don't Let Anybody Steal Your Dream!"
Nicola, Interesting fact about Freemasons and Paganism. I see that Norman Vincent Peale was a Freemason.
Bryan, Freemanson being the biggest fraternity of brothers in the world is extremely interesing to study on the side behind that the Jesuits then Roman Catholic Church (RC), Rosicrucianism etc. I listened to some lectures by a Christian Prof Walter Veith "Total Onslaught" (on Jesus) who explores with facts and the bible the systems that are in place in the world and who's behind them. After listening to Walter it gave me excellent insight & understanding about this sheds much light in what is happenning in the wealth/health/prosperity movement. Satan has set the world up pretty good however no where near as Great as our Lord Jesus Christ who is in control.
We know of the Jehovah witnesses and the Mormon, now we have the Word of Faith Movement cult, the difference is the first two will go to your door and admit who they are, they aslo have their own churches and will attend their services under their own banner. The WOF movement on the other hand don't have a "WORD OF FAITH" banner at their doors in most cases and they are also infiltrated in our churches, they also come out under various names where you really have to be aware of their teaching in order to recognize them, This movement is growing like wild fire and even a trained eye can take a while to recognize them, I have been aware of them since 1994 but didn't have any contact with any of them for several years, then about 2 years ago, they invade my life from all directions and in April 2009 I ended in the hospital with Gallbladder, liver and pancreas problems, I'm still not healed yet but at that time, those so called Christian friends came to pray for me, I didn't know at the time they were all strong believers in the Word of Faith but the Holy Spirit told me there was something fishy about them and I knew I could not connect with them, they claimed to pray by the Holy Spirit, they pray in the name of Jesus but I could feel that even if they use the same names, it is not the same Spirit, there is one Spirit and I do feel the connection when I am with someone who has the same Spirit because we are a part of the body of Christ, but they are different, I feel darkness not peace when I am with one of them.
There is a church growing in the Philippines who are now spreading all over the world they even have 3 churches here in Alberta, they plant churches wherever there is a man there who wants to be a pastor even though he has no training, he can preach whatever he wants and their believe is all based on the Word of Faith, just like Kenneth Copland who studied Kenneth Haggin's teaching in his garage for 6 months and now teaches the same heresies, all they have to do is understand Deliverance and Healing the way their leader teaches it and you're in, they even asked me to plant a new church but all they were trying to do was to get me to support the man they had put in place, basically they wanted my money, they are going after the poor workers from the Philippines who are working abroad as care givers or contract workers and try to get their money. I am so thankful that God gave me a Spirit of discernement and help me recognize the flaws and twisting of scriptures.
The truth needs to be told we are in the end time and the spirit of the Antichrist is out there, that wolf in sheep's clothing is getting extremely sneaky and why I am so thankful for Dr MacArthur, Justin Peters, Hank Hanegraaff and mostly the Holy Spirit to take the time to teach us and others in need about this cult and I am sad to say that even though a lot of Pentacostals claim not to believe in those televangelists, most of them do believe a lot of the same teachings like Jesus going to hell between the cross and the resurection or their views on the gifts of the Spirits and the baptism of the Holy Ghost and other twisting of the word of God.
God took away the pain from my illness after I finally broke the relationship with all of these WOF so called friends but He gave me time to teach them the truth about scripture and why I did not want their teachings, He even gave me enough time to hear their version and allowed me to show them what the bible really says but they laughed at me telling me I should read my bible in context and I would see the truth. All I can do is pray for them and keep loving them but not participate in their bible teachings but by doing so they chose to no longer have any contact with them.
God's grace is sufficient, Jesus is all I need and I praise Him for healing my pain and I pray that He will heal me completely, at least the pain is gone, PRAISE THE LORD!
once again. keep on proclaiming the word brother john.
"The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." Matthew 13:44
when the true tresure, Christ, is found everything else is expendable to have Him. any money, power, status, any asset or lack there of i have is to be exhausted in the persuit of Him.
that is true prosperity. to have Christ.
I understand exactly what are you talking about, I too come from a pentecostal enviroment where all that is teached and preached. People who say that (you didn't have enough faith, you're living in sin, etc) are very cruel. Some of them don't really know what they say, they are only repeating what they have been taught. But some of those people know exactly what they are doing, and they do it so they can control people to gain power, money, etc. I pray for the ignorant ones, so they too can one day find the truth.
I lived 16 years with so much guilt -- this was after I became a Christian! -- thinking that if there was a person that would be impossible to be saved it was me! (you see, on top of it all they teach you can loose your salvation). I can only imagine how horrible you and your wife must have felt, wondering if your lack of faith was the cause of your daughter's death!
May our Lord continue bless you and your family!
Thanks for your kind words. The Lord, in His mercy, allowed us to come to an understanding of His sovereignty a while before we lost the first child. I still remember when the doctor told us that she had died, my wife's first words (through tears) were, 'Praise the Lord. He is good.' Even at that very low moment, we knew that He had orchestrated it and that it was the absolute best plan. It was still hard to go through, but we knew that He was in control.
The difficult part then was to go back to the church we were part of, where no one else shared our views. They did not understand our resolve. The only conclusion that they could come up with was that 'God could never do something like that' and that Satan came in to Kill and destroy. They believed it was the Lords will for her to live, but Satan found a 'hole in our armor'. They said it must have been sin, or lack of faith, or even that we weren't making enough 'positive confessions.' Imagine that!
The charismatics believe that Satan has more sovereignty than God. They say these hurtful things because they are ignorant and foolish, and their gospel is man-centered. Our job is to pray for them, that the Lord will bring them to a full understanding of truth. They use these tactics just like the Catholics use purgatory, etc. It is a method of control as you say, and sadly, they are deceiving many.
I'm so very thankful for the ministry of John MacArthur. Pastor John had back surgery today and we pray for his speedy recovery!
I didn't know about Pastor John's surgery, thank you for mentioning. I often pray for him, his ministry and family.
As for our topic... I kind of smile because the more you talk about your former church, the more I feel we used to attend the same. So similar!
I come from a large country where supposely God has been pouring His Spirit tremendously. It was after one of my visits there, shortly after I became a Christian, that I was exposed to what the prosperity gospel teaches: word of faith, health, seeds, etc. Lots of people, including my husband's family who all live there, depend on "prophets" (usually women) for their daily lives and every single decision. It's sad.
I pray that we continue to grow and mature in the Word, so we can have spiritual discernment for our lives and to help others. Jude 1:23 comes to mind: "And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh."
God bless,
I am sincerely sorry to read about your your child. In 2007 we had the privelege to be by my little cousins (14) side til they shut the machines off in hospital. We were still under the pentecostal regime then and it affected me deeply that no amount of prayer saved him. But we kept our eyes on the Lord even though inside I kept saying I have faith, I know what faith is, I know how to believe I don't have to confess it every second I know. My blessed husband has such an amazing insight he kept his cousin sane & calm, by her side til the minute he was gone. Testimony to God, she came back to Him through it and now has an strong faith in God and another wonderful son and her husband came to God because of her faith. Someone said this to me once: because man fell "sin" entered into this world. Death, illness, disease are consequences of "sin" in its entirety. I remember the same as you about the teachings about lack of faith to heal blah blah blah. What hogwash, the origins of this movement are not Godly more like freemason. So the deception is of the highest order as its mixed so well with the truth. GTY's teachings really helped to set us free from the nonsense the charismatics taught us. God bless you and your family Michael. Thanks very much to the family of GTY
Some of the word faith preachers words do sound good and soothing to my ears, but then I remember God's word and the doctrines of the faith and stand on them, and I turn the channel. When I become stronger in the word I will not even stop to listen.
Charlie, calm down dear you sound stressed. The bible is Gods final authority and He is in total control, Christs departing instruction was to go and minister the Gospel so as many people as possible will go to heaven. Listening to voices outside of the written word leads to deception. The word of God is our guide written down for all to see so not just one person can control. If people start doing there own thing like the Israelites did please read what happened to them out of hundreds and hundreds of years, captivity, slavery, total loss. But at their instant heart felt cries God saved them time and time again. The bible is what we have to line everything up to outside of that it should not be followed. The Holy Spirit is our comforter and will lead us into all truth, who is the way the ""truth"" the light... Jesus. Jesus is our centre and everything revolves around Him and He is the Word. GTY amongst other ministries are a God send to us the true believers who stand up for the absolute truth sola scriptura.
Poverty IS a virtue taught in the Scriptures. " They were homeless, lived in caves, considered the scum of the earth, rejected, considered crazy, these followers of THE WAY. "
For a resume of your life if you follow Christ, see Isaiah 53.
Prosperity Ministers are teachings of demons....................... Remember Satans lie to Eve ? If you take and eat of the fruit, you will be like God." NOTHING IS NEW UNDER THE SUN.
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I'm replying to someone who made a comment suggesting we Christians throw our bibles away and not to listen to John MacArthur. If the bible was not used when I was welcomed into the bride of Christ, I would not have come. If the Holy Spirit would have drawn me, to what would he have done that? I heard the Word of God and the Holy Spirit quickened my dead spirit and bid me come. Therefore, I will never throw away my bible. As a matter of fact, I will be more determined to memorize it because there are more people who serve the devil who would have me to throw it away. The bible says to always be ready to give the word. Jesus says, Come, Come!!
The true gospel ain't name it and claim it gospel! But then does it mean that we should ALWAYS make negative confessions???? Keep on saying idle words?? like: "I will die.." or "oh my God I am gonna kill you.. "..???
36But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.
This is what I know: let's say you have a headache, yes you have a headache, but put your hand on your ache, and ask the Lord to have mercy and heal you.. even as you perhaps take panodil or asprin or whatever pain killer there is. But you you don't say : " Oh my God, I have a headache.. I am soooo gonna die of migraine"..
The answer to your question is absolutely not! The Bible doesn't talk about "negative confession" nor "positive confession." What it does say is, "Count it all joy when you face trials of various kinds [literally, multi-colored trials]." We can ask God for healing, but whether He heals us or not, we are to seek to honor and glorify Him while we go through the trial.
Gabriel, I think you misunderstood me. I totally agree with you on James 1. No Christian is to run away from trials and tests... that is unbiblical. But my point is this: For every idle word we speak, the bible says that we would have to give an account on the day of judgement.
21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
As Pastor John MacArthur said: We must have faith in God, not faith in faith. Whether God chooses to answer our prayers or not, we must still glorify and honour HIM.
15 Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely [a] defend my ways to his face.
But I also believe in the power of words. The bible says that with your words you will be condemned or justified.. and I know that may refer to salvation, but negative confession is sin before God. Please do not misunderstand me. I am not saying we should live a life of illusion; that when God tests us, we try to get our way out of it by "positive confession". But believe me... your words have power.. you are what you are today, because of what you said yesterday that you would be..
I am TOTALLY against the "prosperity style" of teaching.. you know.. the name it and calim it doctrine.. that ain't biblical... but I believe that God has given us the power of words!! Check your own life.. you will understand me.
Sorry Renny, I was looking for your question which I took to be "But then does it mean that we should ALWAYS make negative confessions????." Sorry for my misunderstanding.
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LOS ALAMOS, N.M., July 23, 2013—Twelve hazardous materials response teams from New Mexico, Missouri and Oklahoma will test their skills at the 17th annual Hazmat Challenge July 30 through Aug. 2 at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
"The challenge provides hazardous materials responders the opportunity to test their skills, network with other response agencies, and learn new techniques through realistic hazardous materials release scenarios in a safe, non-hazardous environment," said Chris Rittner of the Laboratory's Emergency Operations Division.
Held at Los Alamos' Technical Area 49, the event requires participants to respond to simulated hazardous materials emergencies involving a rail car, a clandestine laboratory, various modes of transportation, industrial piping scenarios, a simulated radiological release and a confined space event. The finale of the Hazmat Challenge is a skills-based obstacle course; teams are graded and earn points based on their ability to perform response skills through a 10-station obstacle course while using fully encapsulating personal protective equipment.
The Laboratory began the Hazmat Challenge in 1996 as a way to hone the skills of its own hazmat team members. The event now offers a training opportunity in a competitive format that is open to all hazardous materials response teams in New Mexico and across the nation. The winning team receives a "travelling trophy" and top scoring teams in the technical and overall categories are awarded permanent trophies. Funding for New Mexico teams is provided through federal grants via the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (NMDHSEM).
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A spokesperson for Nvidia Corp. said in an interview that Intel's postponement of USB 3.0 implementation to 2011 was a direct consequence of the fact that Nvidia will not be able to compete against Intel on the core-logic market.
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While Nvidia's chipsets offered better overclockability compared to Intel's own core-logic for Pentium 4/D and Core 2 microprocessors, stability of Intel's chipsets has always been better compared to Nvidia nForce. Intel has been designing chipsets for performance enthusiasts since 2003 (Intel 875X), and it cannot be said that existence of Nvidia nForce chipsets forced Intel to introduce something principally new. Nevertheless, Nvidia claims that its chipsets actually pushed Intel to innovate.
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"One can scarcely conceive of a sequence of crimes more shocking to the conscience or to moral sensibilities than the senseless kidnapping and rape of a young, pregnant woman followed by her murder," county prosecutors said in a filing with the state parole board last month.
The state planned to execute McGuire on Thursday with a new process adopted after supplies of its previous drug dried up when the manufacturer put it off limits for capital punishment.
They planned to use intravenous doses of two drugs, the sedative midazolam and the painkiller hydromorphone, to put McGuire to death. The method has never been used in this country.
McGuire, 53, was moved from death row in Chillicothe on Wednesday morning to the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville where executions are carried out. He was calm and cooperative and requested a last meal that included roast beef and fried chicken, said prisons spokeswoman JoEllen Smith. He planned late afternoon visits with his son, daughter and other family members.
His attorneys argue McGuire was mentally, physically and sexually abused as a child and has impaired brain function that makes him prone to act impulsively.
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Day hike help!
I've been a reader of this forum for sometime, never posted though. I love all the fishing reports/journals of trips into the backcountry. I've been to the SMNP numberous times but it is usually in the winter time and have never had great fishing luck.
I have a 1st time opportunity to fish the park the middle of next week and was hoping for some helpful advice. I'm not here asking for secret spots or anything, just some advice to make my short 2 days of fishing enjoyable.
I'm planning on camping at Elkmont, and day hiking up the little river. I don't have the right equipment to hike into the back country such as light weight tent, cooking equipment, etc. that's why I can only do day hikes for this trip. I've poured thru 3 books about fishing the smokies(plan on picking up Jim Casada's book when I stop by LRO), my back issues of Eastern Fly Fishing magazine trying to plan for this short but much anticipated trip. Was wondering if anyone can help me out with a few questions I've been unable to answer:
1) I was planning on showing up at Elkmont campground on Tuesday, May 4th, in the late afternoon. From what I can gather, there is no way to reserve a campsite this early in the year. Does the campground usually have tent sites available this time of year during the week?
2) For day hikes, would a different spike camp such as Cataloochee be better instead of Elkmont?
3) Will it be warm enough the 1st week of May to wet wade(I'm in central Ohio) or should I just plan on backpacking in my waders and boots?
4) Does anyone here have a CCW, do you carry in the park for security? (ps. I've never seen a thread on here or heard anything that would suggest there is anything to worry about in the park, just asking.)
I was planning on hitting the little river 1st day. Hiking upstream and start fishing around Husky Branch and work my way up to Fish Camp Prong.
5) Is this doable on a day hike
Any suggestions would be great, I love the area and can't wait to spend some time down there. Once I show up on Tuesday, I've got Wednesday and Thursday to fish. Then I have to be in Charlotte NC Friday afternoon. Was hoping to hit a couple of streams close to the road around Asheville NC during the day.
Thanks in advance,
1. You should have no problem finding a tent site during the middle of the week at this time of year. After school let's out will be a different story.
2. Both Elkmont and Cataloochee are great and you can not go wrong either way.
3. If the weather warms up a tad and stays that way you will probably be fine wet wading. That said, I haven't yet taken the plunge yet this year. I'm never in the water much. Last Saturday, in waders, I was a little warm while walking in but on Wednesday it was much more comfortable.
4. I do have a CC. You have nothing to worry about as far a security goes. You can't shoot the snakes or ticks.
5. Both of those options will require a pretty good hike and you will be skipping over a lot of really great water to get there.
Hope this helps. Feel free to email if you have any other questions.
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I'd say shoot for Elkmont you should have no problem at all I was there today and they have opened up another area there were plenty of sites.
As far as the gun no need leave it at home.
I would bring the waders you can fish longer and more comfortable with them.
No sense in wasting a day away hiking there is plenty of great water to fish right through the campground.
There is some nice water that can be reached easy just up Little River Trail. enjoy your trip.
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A few answers...
Drew, here are my opinions (for what they are worth...).
1) Mid-week, early in May you won't have a problem getting a site in Elkmont
2) I have never fished Cataloochee, but from what most folks say it can be unpredictable. I think LR at and above Elkmont is a great bet...
3) I wet waded in the rain for 3 hours yesterday with no problems. Whatever your preference is, you could do either, at this point...but its not too cold...
4) I'll let others comment on that one...
5) This is a fair amount of water to try and cover in one day, but it is doable and is a great section of the stream. If you hike fairly fast you can be to Husky Branch in about 40 minutes...you'll need to look away as you hike up the trail because there is a LOT of nice water along the way...but the farther you hike the dumber the fish...and the fewer fishermen you will see...so I say do it!...
A couple pieces of advice to maximize your catching...the fish are skittish in the Park, so stay as hidden as possible, limit your false casts, don't cast shadows and don't waste your time. Pick the spots that look most fishy and cast there a few times and if you get no rises, move on...If you don't get any strikes in 15-20 minutes, change your fly, but remember that presentation (and drag - or lack thereof) are more important than anything else to fish in the backcountry.
When you arrive on Tuesday, setup camp and go fishing...late afternoons and evenings are some of the best times to fish in the Park...Since you are already at Elkmont, go over Newfound Gap and fish up Deep Creek for awhile before driving to Charlotte on Friday...You didn't say where you were coming from or what type of license you will purchase, but if you purchase a TN license you can fish the NC side of the Park as well (but not outside it)...If you purchase an NC license you could fish around Asheville and the TN side of the Park...
And welcome to the Forum!
"Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if he kept his mouth shut."
I want to thank all who have posted, it really gives me a leg up on my trip and it's nice to post on a forum for the 1st time and not get any hate.
After my trip I post a report, if anyone is in the area stop and say hi. I drive a 4 door 2006 tan tacoma with a matching bed cap. DU & TU stickers on the rear.
Thanks again!
I'll echo all of the previous comments, Esp. PeteCz but also comment that the WATER TEMP is more important than the air. I'd still stay "lower" and fish just above Elkmont, I like the water up higher but its still spring. Start out nymphing in Mornings and watch for bugs on the water. I was there two weeks ago, even with QG's on top, the trout wanted a QG wet fly (emerger).
Wet wading is a personal perference. I used to more but found my feet ache and I get clumsy if not careful. Definitely wear felt soles!!
Watch out for snakes- they are there even though you probably won't see them! As far as carrying a weapon, I defer to bear spray. I had a ranger in Wyoming tell it works on Buffalo, Moose, People and Bear. I've had two incidents with being approached by bear up there, neither one required using spray.
Tight line and enjoy
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Love Elkmont....all depends on how much you want to hike before giving in to temptation...it's 3.7 miles to Fish Camp Prong and the hike is not bad...always quicker coming out...best fishing now is later in the day so hiking a little more may be beneficial and you can hit some of the spots you passed up on the way out....I have always wet waded up there because you are not in the water all the time...some people I fish with will pack in their waders and fishing boots and change when they get ready to fish...I hike in wearing my boots and a pair of nylon fishing pants...more you pack in the more you have to carry out...campground does present good fishing....after you set up camp cross over the bridge and hike down to the lower end of the campground and fish back up.
Hey Drew, shoot me an e-mail if ya want I will be up around Elkmont that Tuesday or Wednesday...... pending decent weather I'll gladly stop by and say hi.
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Fish Camp Prong is some of the worst looking water I've ever seen in the Park. You definitely don't want to fish there!
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ESCANABA – Webster's Dictionary describes "triage" as the allocation of treatment to patients, especially battle and disaster victims, according to a system of priorities designed to maximize the number of survivors.
That's just what a group of emergency medical personnel from across the region were learning about during the Fourth Annual Venetia Bryers Memorial Emergency Medical Service Education Conference held at M-TEC on Bay College this past weekend.
"They're learning about mass casualties and triage and how to treat and transport a mass amount of people," explained Amy Anderson, Delta County EMS and community educator/conference coordinator.
In addition to lectures and practical training, participants were instructed what to do in the event of a disaster involving many injured people. Conference instructors, assisted by volunteers, portrayed a mock bus accident with mass casualties on Friday.
The 20 "injured" and two "deceased" victims included students training to be emergency medical technicians and students from the Bark River-Harris National Honor Society, said Anderson.
Instructors and participants went through the mock emergency beginning with a 9-1-1 dispatcher calling emergency personnel and ambulances to the scene of the accident. Many of the participants' cell phones actually rang during the exercise.
Instructors were assigned different emergency roles – such as medical command officer, staging officer, treatment officer, and transportation officer – and then explained their individual responsibilities.
During initial assessment of the injured during triage, victims are labeled red, yellow or green according to the severity of their medical needs, explained Emergency Medical Technician Becky O'Brien. Red patients are considered at the greatest risk while green patients are considered to have minor non-life-threatening injuries. Yellow-tagged patients are in-between and monitored.
Other resources that would be set up in the event of a mass casualty include an emergency operation center for the safety of the county, explained Bob Berbohm, emergency management coordinator for Delta and Schoolcraft counties.
Preparations for a mass casualty incident include dispatching police for traffic control and calling out fire departments in the event of fires and hazardous spills. Berbohm also offered tips on how to best communicate with the media and victim's friends and family during a mass casualty incident.
OSF St. Francis Hospital has procedures in place to handle mass injuries, said Dr. Ed Bigsby, explaining how the local emergency room would prepare for incoming patients.
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The educational conference is held in honor of Venetia Bryers who served more than 35 years in emergency medical services prior to her death in 2010. Rampart Emergency Medical Services, of Marquette General Hospital, presented the conference which offers participants opportunity to earn credits towards their licenses.
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Listening to Lady Gaga's relentless new CD, I can't help but think of those old TV commercials in which a housewife would unscrew the cap to a bottle of Ajax liquid cleanser and unleash a "White Tornado" on her kitchen floor. Except in Gaga's case, it's a (bleached) white tornado being unleashed on every dancefloor of the planet.
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