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It's one thing to go around claiming you're a sex goddess when you have only yourself to face in the morning. But having recently fallen in love -- yes, it's true! -- I now wake up next to the man of my dreams (or close to it). There's something daunting about doing it on all fours sans sheets in the brightness of 9 am -- before my makeup person has arrived, let alone forgoing the shower, the blow-dryer and the toothbrush (am I shallow?). After all, a 24-hour-a-day sex goddess is a tall order. I finally broke down and let him know that even sex goddesses get the blues.
You no doubt wonder what all this "sex goddess" stuff's about. Well, it's just my way of being HIV positive. I wasn't into calling myself a PWA or any of the other, less glamorous names: AIDS victim, patient, cadaver. Not very sexy. Instead I decided on sex goddess. You need a little extra boost when you're bug-infested.
The media keeps reminding us that we're the Untouchables. Take "Abstinence is the only safe sex." This slogan makes me cringe. It literally means that every time I engage in my favorite pastime, I'm threatening another person's life. But it's about more than the act of sex. The HIV-enhanced are supposed to surrender all sexual desires to atone for having once been such whores. Of course we were sluts if we got infected in the first place, right? That's what I hear, anyway.
Even if you're not rolling in anyone's hay, it's still important to be aware of yourself as a sexual being. So in order never to forget what a fabulous, hot babe I am, I became an HIV-intensified sex goddess. Not your ordinary been-there, done-that empress of the erotic. But the Sex Goddess of the Universe. She who helps guide others to embrace their own inner sex goddess. (See five steps, below.)
Since coming out as a sex goddess to my, uh, sweetheart (What else should I call him at this stage of the game -- partner? Not quite. Significant other? Oh, please. Lover? Old man? Boyfriend? Wild animal with a cock of steel?), I've had to do some maintenance. Don't get me wrong: Things in the beauty game have definitely improved since I found out I have HIV. In the first place, I no longer look in the mirror and say, "Fat pig, die." Before HIV, I always found something wrong with my appearance, even when I had a "Reebok body." But I've learned that looks, weight and body shape are not the be-all, end-all of self-esteem. No, finding your sexiness and maintaining it is definitely an inside job.
Now my wild man of steel tells me hourly what a fox I am; his appendage confirms the notion that yes, I'm a sexy woman. But it's me who has to find myself beautiful. Why? It's not just about wanting every man, woman and child to gaze at me lustfully when I walk into a room. It's about health and well-being. When I feel sexy, I have more energy. I have the confidence to try new endeavors. I'm vibrant. Strong in the face of adversity. Sympathetic to others. Nice even to myself. All this because of high sex-esteem? You betcha! I have found I'm not the only one.
Just follow River Huston's five easy steps, and you'll stay forever a Sex Goddess of the World:
1. When you suddenly find your legs wrapped around the neck of the one you love, don't be distracted by your stomach and don't try to suck it in. First, it doesn't work. Second, it's too late. Third, he doesn't care. (I asked.)
2. Don't turn off the lights. In fact, rent floodlights. And bring that little flashlight for the cracks and crevices -- it's all good.
3. No more douches, sprays or vaginal mints! It's supposed to smell like that. If strawberries and vinegar really turned men on, imagine what Aisle 4 of your local supermarket would look like.
4. Speak out. Is he just a few millimeters from heaven? Don't just lie there thinking of England. Come right out and tell your loved one how to do it right. Now is not the time to be coy -- that's what sex-goddess affirmation is all about. There's nothing like popping a juicy dewy to make a girl feel sex goddess -- esque.
5. The next time you let go with a rip-roaring queef (for those of you out of the loop, it's the vaginal equivalent of passing gas), rest secure that it's part of life and nothing but a bean dinner is more intimate. If these hints don't help, it may be time to go back to basics: Get out your beaver-tongued vibrator, turn it on and say, "I am good enough, I am sexy enough, and goddammit, people like the way I smell." Repeat until satisfied.


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Brent and NYMEX go up in Asia
On Tuesday, crude oil prices successfully held gains during Asia trade, with industry data on American stockpiles due later this day as well as financial markets monitoring the intriguing political process in Great Britain before any Brexit timetable gets clear.
In New York, August delivery WTI crude futures surged 1.34%, trading at $46.95 per barrel. At the same time, Brent crude managed to gain up to 1.12%, hitting $48.35 per barrel.
Overnight, American crude futures slumped to almost six week minimums, because a broadly stronger greenback weighed on global crude prices, while the shockwaves of the previous week's historic Brexit vote kept being felt around the globe.
Notwithstanding the considerable two-day sell-off, American crude futures are still up by approximately 65% from their level in mid-February when they fell to a 13-year minimum of $26.05 per barrel.
During Monday's trading session, market participants kept piling into so-called safe-haven assets, including gold, government bonds as well as the US dollar. It's because the sterling dipped extra 3%, hitting a new 31-year minimum against the evergreen buck.

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The beautiful garden with the private chlorine pool of 10m x 8m and a depth of 2m are perfect to spend a summer day. Several sun loungers invite you to sunbathe while the children play in the playground. Enjoy the wonderful views of the mountains and countryside while preparing a delicious barbecue that you can eat on the porch. The plot is fenced and there are no direct neighbors.
The rooms are distributed on one floor. The bright living room with air conditioning is a perfect place to watch a movie on satellite TV or to watch a DVD with the kids,, aswell for read a good book or take a nap. In the fully equipped kitchen, including a dining area and a vitro ceramic hob, you will enjoy cooking while chatting with your friends or family. The laundry room offers a washer, dryer, iron and an ironing board.
A corridor leads to the bedrooms, two of them with double bed and two with single beds, all with air conditioning and wardrobe - four bedrooms in total. Two of the rooms have a private bathroom with bath or shower. Three bathrooms with showers complete the service of the house. During the winter you will not be cold thanks to the central heating. We can provide a highchair and up to three babybeds if needed.
In just 10 minutes by car you will find the beaches of Can Picafort and Ses Casetes des Capellans. Enjoy a sunny day on the sandy beach and enjoy a fantastic paella in one of the restaurants overlooking the sea. Make the most of the day by having a cocktail during sunset. The promenade of Can Picafort has a fantastic variety of bars and restaurants and there is always a lively atmosphere. If you go to Alcudia you will pass Playa de Muro, a calm beach with crystalline and shallow waters, protected with an extensive area of dunes of important ecological interest. It's perfect for kids! It is also worth going through the area of Alcúdia and Pollença and discover the incountable virgin coves.
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Beach: 11.2 km - Can Picafort
Airport: 56.6 km - Son Sant Joan
Golf course: 23.3 km - Golf Alcanada
Town: 2 km - Muro
Train station: 4.2 - Muro
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Ferry: 19.7 km - Port of Alcúdia
Hospital: 19 km - Hospital de Muro
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Last but not least we had very nice expirience with the daughter of the owner who visited us the second day in order to ask if everything is okay and to give some info about garbage and electronics.
To make a long story short: We had a fantastic stay and we will come back to this beautiful place a s soon as possible.
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Rory McIlory Greeted By Ex-Girlfriend At The Masters
By mustang6560 on 4/12/11
It's 3:30 PM CST on Sunday afternoon in Augusta, Ga. 21 year old golf phenom Rory McIlroy had a one stroke lead at The Masters, heading into the back nine- the "scoring" nine. And Holly Sweeney, Rory's ex-girlfriend was waiting in the clubhouse to surprise him with a kiss on the 18th green after he won his first major at The Masters. What a brilliant moment that was about to ensue.
Unknown to McIlroy, or indeed to anyone outside his management company, Holly had secretly rushed over from Holywood to surprise him on the 18th green at the conclusion of the season's opening Major.Way to go Rory! Way to ruin Holly's moment in the spotlight! Instead of Rory being able to celebrate his greatest accomplishment as a professional golfer with his ex-girlfriend - who Rory says "We still get on great" (wonder what that means) - she had to be a shoulder to cry on.
I'm sure Holly is a great girl, but I can't help but find this borderline "gold digger-ish". She wasn't there to support him leading up to the tournament and she wasn't there during the tournament. But when it looked like Rory may actually win, she hopped on a plane. It seems to me she was more interested in having her own moment at The Masters rather than showing support for Rory. I mean, she wasn't there to greet him on 18 after he crumbled. If she was really there to support him, she should have walked out to greet Rory instead of hiding in the clubhouse. I would think Rory would need more comfort after a crushing loss rather than a Masters victory.
Had Rory won The Masters, I think Holly's move (flying overnight to Georgia) could have gone down as the ultimate WAG performance. Maybe next year, Holly.
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birdieXris says:
Yup. second that, Mustang. Definitely comes off as golddigger-ish to hide after something like that instead of comforting him. It really looks awful now on her though, now that the story is out. I think she would have definitely been better off to be embarrassed after flying that far than where she is now.
mustang6560 says:
I wonder what Rory's reaction was seeing as he "didn't" know she was coming.
ericsmi says:
My question is, how did she get in? One of the toughest tickets to get and she just shows up assuming she'll get a "free pass"????
Banker85 says:
Who the hell let in the Ex? they did say EX? right!? SHe could have been crazy as most ex's are and ruined the celebration. And who is to say he would want to see his EX after he won? Ex's are ex's for a reason. Ya sounds like Rory still gets it in every now and then. what a gold digger. I heard she left with Tiger!
phraynck says:
I don't think gold-digger is really it, since Rory is already making a lot of money. Fame whore is probably the better term
Neo says:
Actually, Rory DID see his ex... at the turn. Then, he stepped up to hit his tee shot on #10
mmontisano says:
it sounds to me lime maybe Chubby (heh heh) Chandler and his management hid her from him.
wdelnero says:
@Banker85 hahaha I was thinking the same thing
sigmapete1 says:
It was probably good for Rory's confidence. She recognized that he couldn't leave Augusta without getting anything in the hole all day. Granted the ones on the course are likely much more difficult.
munk24 says:
Saw her on telecast for tournament he played in this weekend.
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This paper considers an approach for the behavioral modeling of the conversion mechanism in a nonlinear device suitable for the analysis of RF/microwave mixers. The core of the model consists of the conversion matrix of the nonlinear cell under investigation, which represents its linearization around the large-signal state. This approach allows for a straightforward implementation in CAD using the conversion matrix that is constructed from either simulation or measurements, this latter of which is considered in this paper. Model order is significantly reduced due to the absence of the local oscillator signal in the analysis frequency plan; the intermodulation products are calculated in relative amplitude and phase, and allocated in the spectrum on the basis of the conversion matrix coefficients. We illustrate the technique by implementing this model in commercial CAD software, which allows an in-depth insight into the conversion mechanism and illustrates the application to the design of a sub-harmonic mixer.
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Q: I was taught that "farther" refers to a greater distance and "further" to a greater degree, but I see the two words used interchangeably all the time. Has the distinction been lost?
A: Although "farther" and "further" have been used interchangeably for much of their history, they've taken on distinct meanings in modern English. "Farther" is used for actual physical distance and "further" for abstract distance or to indicate a greater extent.
Here's an example from my grammar book Woe Is I: Lumpy insisted that he could walk no farther, and he refused to discuss it any further.
Garner's Modern American Usage and the Usage Panel of The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language both support making this distinction.
I do too, but the choice can be difficult when a term indicating distance is used figuratively, as in this sentence: "He took the argument one step [farther or further]." Personally, I'd prefer "further," but many writers, including my husband, would use "farther."
I hope I haven't muddied the issue further.
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
Some of the Koch Brothers Holdings...
Brawny paper towels
Dixie plates, bowls, napkins and cups
Mardi Gras napkins and towels
Quilted Northern toilet paper
Soft 'n Gentle toilet paper
Sparkle napkins
Vanity fair napkins
Zee napkins
Georgia-Pacific paper products and envelopes
All Georgia-Pacific lumber and building products
Stainmaster Carpet
Any that knows of more outside the petroleum field, feel free to post them in the comments section.
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http://www.desmogblog.com/koch-industries-inc-holdings-investments < names of companies; each can be clicked on the see names of specific products.ReplyDelete
https://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/photo.php?fbid=208540385827795&set=a.156213644393803.35215.155879361093898&theater < list of some specific products: home building supply, fabrics (a arrprise to me) and home supplies.
Even worse then that are the holdings of Geo. Soros. You're not going to believe this list. he ownes the flippen WORLD. check it out...ReplyDelete
There is a difference between Soros and the Koch Brothers. Koch Brothers own companies outright and Soros trades shares in the various entities you referenced.ReplyDelete


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About "Tiagram" by mezo
Design by mezo
both informative and rebelious...
just my kind of concept...A+
Great concept and great design.
However, step 7) should absolutely, most definitely read
Get tie caught in shredder" (or grinder/combine harvester/[insert machine with similar destructive power as previous].
I think it would be more fitting.
Awesome, haha. I laughed and then chuckled. Great as always. I hope you get to laugh to the bank on this one.
oh, great sub mezo! I hate ties. Ties hate me. 'nuff said. $5.
i totally need this
5$ it!
haha!nice one mez!
different font--plain old times new roman, perhaps? 4, otherwise. :)
maybe now you can work on the bow ties. they always seemed more difficult to tie.
That's a bad knot. I'd not go so far as to burn the tie though. I love ties. Lovely diagram!
visually, it looks like there is too many steps (maybe one). like, if i want anyone to actually be able to see the funniness of the shirt, i have to stand exactly like the models.
perhaps i should start practicing now. akimbo
Alex- the font is not Times, but it is Vendome. I thought a serif/classier font worked best.
Kristy! You've spotted my inspiration! (That commercial was for Starter® hats) Old chicks UNITE.
Thanks for the comments, folk.
this would be so handy!
First, I think its awesome, but there are a couple of things...oh you know you deserve this :)
While it probably suits the look of a diagram best, im not used to mezo subs with a single line weight. It also makes the hands look a bit messy. I also wonder why you didnt make the numbers in a uniform position all the way through the design.
Still a 5$, because its got nice colors, it makes me feel warm inside (because I set my tie on fire while wearing it), and overall its still very well drawn.
awesome! and handy... $5
$5! I love the final step! It took the cake.
I usually burn the tie halfway through the tying process, but I should have waited until I was done before I burned it. I feel like I've learned something today. 5$
swweeet.... NOW I get how to put on a tie....$5
I almost missed the last step, but then title caught me, then I saw the last step, then I saw it was from you. I totally would wear this.
nice and usefull!
What I love about this sub is its subtle finger in the face of "the man" approach. I think it invites the viewer to look more closely after being intrigued by the instructional diagrams for the tie, and thats when the fun happens!
Wouldn't it be even more usefull if the text was mirrored? ^^ then you could read it while tie-ing..
so THIS is why you wanted me to model? i thought it was just so you could check out my guns. I bet you wanted to check out sick ass neck and delicately structured finger bones.
yeah... i just said finger bones. GET USED TO IT!
oh and do i even have to say it?
yes i do. 0 and no buy.
yes yes yes, i need this
really cool.. i like it.. i'd buy it
awesome, i like the idea of it getting caught in a shredder. seems to fit the story better.
YES!!! I hate ties. I absolutely despise them, and I hope that they make this shirt so I can get one for my dad, who absolutely hates ties too...
I'd like this design on a tie.
Ha, I love it, especially the burning part!
And now i finaly learned how to make a tie! lol
5 and $
i'd like it more if there weren't the directions and just the pictures.
Great stuff as always Steph. $5 & a x.
who hoo. 5$ even on the blue
I agree that there should be no text. Simplicity rules! Great concept, Ms. Mezo.
Excellent! This would have been great when I was is school and had to wear that horrible uniform with a tie, ugh. 5$
cool.. I think without text would be best.
sehr awesomeness $5
as soon as i read this, I started thumbing through my memory banks and started rappin "First you twist the hat....then you SLAM the hat!" That i think is the funniest part of this entire endevour mezo! lol. This is ultra fitting for me since I had to put a tie on recently for the first time in years and had actually forgot how to do so! I think no text would make it even better though..and I am a major text defender around these parts. Nice work!
ack! I missed this, it turned out great... damn, it's about time you get another print.
i think it's coming.
Good!!! I like how you used different verbs. Drape it, cross it, twist it, groove it, flip it, knot it, BUY IT!
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Storm streak one for the agesSteve Mascord
Published: April 26 2013 - 3:00AM
Veteran coach Warren Ryan called it "a try for the ages" - and it kept alive Melbourne Storm's bid to complete an unbeaten run which will be remembered for ages.
The Storm's bid for their 15th consecutive win, and edge closer to the record of 19 by the 1975 Eastern Suburbs side, looked doomed when they trailed the Warriors at AAMI Park last night 18-16 with nine minutes left.
But centre Will Chambers handled in the lead-up and finished it off himself after a movement initiated near half way by Cooper Cronk before Cameron Smith kicked a goal from the sideline to edge the premier back in front."I just saw a bit of space down there and thought I'd try my luck. I actually thought it was Billy inside but it was Cooper," Chambers said.
Billy Slater then scored a sizzling try from a scrum to make sure of it in front of a 25,480 Anzac Day crowd.
A thrilling first half concluded with Warriors winger Bill Tupou crossing in the corner within seconds of the siren sounding, the conversion waved away to leave the scores at 10-10.
Each side made late changes for the Anzac Day clash, Justin O'Neill coming into the centres for Melbourne's Junior Sau and the Warriors also omitting a participant in last Saturday's Tonga-Samoa Test, Glen Fisiiahi.
Melbourne was the first to breach the opposition defensive line, Billy Slater slicing through but the Warriors big contingent in the capacity crowd roared its approval when the Aucklanders scored first.
Video referees Steve Clark and Justin Morgan had to make sure there had not been a knock-on in the air before back-rower Ben Henry claimed a bomb to plunge over, with half-back Shaun Johnson adding the extras.
Storm coach Craig Bellamy would have been pleased that centre Chambers hit back at 11 minutes but less impressed that the dual-code star ignored supports inside and out before touching down off a Cronk cut-out pass.
Captain Smith converted for 6-6 and Matthew Elliott's men went on to blow chances on each side of the field when Ngani Laumape and Tupou were unable to take passes when faced with clear air.
A heavy hit from Kevin Locke jolted the ball from Mahe Fonua's grasp just as he was about to score in the corner at 30 minutes but he soon made good on his mistake by following up his double for Tonga the previous week with another touch down.
After Laumape spilled a Gareth Widdop bomb on one side, Fonua scrambled over on the other for 10-6.
Five-eighth Widdop executed a magnificent ankle-tap of a flying Johnson just before half-time but it was to no avail as Tupou negotiated a narrow corridor to the trying for a touchdown which could not be converted.
The deadlock was broken 13 minutes into the second half, visiting fans cheering home Johnson on a 60-metre run to the try line which finished with a converted try between the posts.
Melbourne had managed just five wins from its last 11 starts against the Warriors, who had fallen to a second-half collapse in their previous start against Canberra.
The Warriors' chests were briefly puffed out but the lead was short-lived."It's there for us but we keep bringing ourselves undone with silly errors," Sam Rapira said.
A couple of minutes later, Cronk kicked into the right corner and the Warriors defence seemed to have the bouncing Steeden well-covered.
But the kick bisected the two scrambling Aucklanders and bounced almost miraculously into the arms of Storm winger Sisa Waqa, who bagged his second try of the year. The conversion tied the scores 16-16.Storm's Cooper Cronk said his team's performance comes dow to the intensity of their training. "We've got some speed out there and Will played fantastic tonight," he said.
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A Real Country Gent
2012 has been an eventful year for many reasons, but TSMG is happy to be taking photographs to display on my website again. I wore a green pair of trousers and Wellington boots some time ago and decided that this look would be the inspiration for my next photo-shoot: A country gent. I've decided not to wear the boots on this occassion, but hopefully I've managed to pull off the look I had in mind
Dressed T the T for Tassel
The inspiration for this photo-shoot was to bring about a contemporary version of a country gent. I also ensured that I would not be so predictable as to wear a flat cap. I have a nice brown corduroy Ringspun blazer which I hadn't featured on this website and I knew my green jeans would work well with the tweed blazer. However, for some reason I decided to ditch the Wellington boots and was slightly lost as to how I could make this idea look stylish and contemporary whilst capturing a sense of Britishness.
It suddenly dawned upon me that I needed to get a pair of shooting stockings with garters (the long shooting socks with tassels you see below). I thought this was an excellent idea because nothing says English Gent more than Tassels of some form or another. This time it was to be the stockings. I made a few alterations to my blazer and awaited the delivery of my stockings (actually, from now on I feel more comfortable calling them socks) and I knew that the burgundy and marigold colours would automatically work well with the autumn colours I had in mind. View for yourself:
I went shopping around the West End and to Harrods and Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge and this look was really well received. In fact, the first compliment I received was from a gentleman (most certainly from a higher socio-economic ranking than me) who commented on my wonderful stockings – hence my feeling uncomfortable with that term. After this however I received great reviews from younger men and women admiring my sense of style. My good friend, bespoke accessory designer, Alan Hayden of http://www.alanhayden.co.uk/ (check out his great website) was especially impressed with this look. I hope you enjoyed this look as much as me…I will certainly build this look into my wardrobe and wear it again very soon.
Here's What I'm Wearing:
Trousers: Green Trousers by Top Man
Blazer: Brown Corduroy Blazer (with elbow patches) by Ringspun
Shirt: Blue St James Collar by TM Lewin
Necktie: Skinny floral Necktie by Top Man
Stockings: Shooting Socks / Stockings with Garters by Jack Pyke
Sunglasses: 5701 by Boeing
Shoes: Sovereign Loafers by Church's
Watches (x2): Brown and Gold by U-Boat, Pink Plastic Watch by Champion
Bracelets: Various Bracelets by Top Man
So what do you think about what The Stylish Mr Gordon is wearing? Overrated or worthy of praise? Leave a comment on this or anything you'd like to add. We'd love to hear your view.
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awesome sauce! loves and do it!
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|Panty is t h e one girl I really love in anime. She's so funny and always such a whore, she never fails to make me laugh. I really love her character and I love her outfit and I really wanted to cosplay her. (*´▽`*)
Which I guess is why I am~~ ! ! (^v^)☄
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I've so far actually started preparing for my Panty cosplay. So far, I have got my wig, which was from a lush eBay seller "jcpunk."


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The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite written by Gerard Way, art by Gabriel Ba, colors by Dave Stewart, letters by Nate Piekos of Blambot
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Time travel, little kids fighting the Eiffel Tower, bad parenting, talking chimps and a family reunion that probably isn't that much more of a disaster than most peoples. I mean sure most reunions don't lead to the end of the world, but the crying and fighting is probably pretty typical…
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Luetjen, who handles the company's billings, organized the group's purchases and bought the tickets at Break Time, 104 Main in Concordia. She let the computer select the numbers on the winning play. Those numbers were: 5, 14, 16, 29 and 53.
Luetjen said she didn't check the group's tickets until a couple of days after the drawing, when her mother called to say she heard a $100,000 ticket had been sold at the Break Time in Concordia.
Luetjen said a couple of the winners were planning to use their prize money to pay for a cruise this summer with the Sweet Springs High School band. Others were planning to use their winnings to pay for Christmas expenses, and some college students, who had just gotten in on the pool for that drawing, said they were using their prize money to pay down loans on their cars.
"Everyone we told just didn't believe it," said Ken Hughson, chief financial officer for MCH. "We'll probably play again when the jackpot gets to $100 million."
To date, 636 Powerball tickets sold in Missouri have matched all five white-ball numbers drawn to win the $100,000 prize.


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Can Undocumented Immigrants Get Driver's Licenses?
The ability to drive a car can be essential to many of the tasks of daily life — taking the kids to school, picking up groceries, going to the doctor and, perhaps most importantly, getting to work.
Most states do not issue driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants. This leaves immigrants with a difficult choice: meeting their daily needs or risking arrest for driving without a license. A driver's license also serves as an ID to obtain many essential services and benefits.
An Argument for Safety
Many people consider availability of driver's licenses for undocumented workers to be a public safety issue. Drivers who are trained, tested and insured are better drivers. They are less likely to get into accidents or flee the scene of an accident.
Some States Offer Driver's Licenses for All
The states of New Mexico and Washington offer undocumented immigrants the same driver's licenses as U.S. citizens. Utah offers a "driving privilege card," used only for driving purposes.
Colorado, Illinois, Maryland and Oregon have recently passed laws that will allow the issuance of driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants, usually as a "second class" license with some sort of marking that distinguishes them from regular driver's licenses. These laws will be in effect by 2014. Similar laws are under consideration in 12 more states, plus the District of Columbia.
This category of license cannot be used for federal purposes such as boarding an airplane or voting. To apply for a license, undocumented immigrants provide proof that they pay federal and state income taxes as well as proof of identity from their country of origin.
Most States Allow Licenses under DACA
Under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act, illegal immigrants brought to the United States before the age of 16, who are younger than 31 and have lived in the country at least five years, are eligible for deferral of deportation and authorization to work. Many recipients, however, must drive in order to be able to work.
The Department of Homeland Security in January 2013 issued a memorandum stating that immigrants with such deferrals were legal enough to qualify for driver's licenses.
The states, however, decide who gets a driver's license. So far, 45 states have created a path for issuing driver's licenses to DACA recipients, with differing restrictions and appearances. Arizona and Nebraska specifically deny such licenses under DACA; they are being challenged in court.
Consequences for Minor Traffic Offenses
Recently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement has indicated that enforcement action based solely on a charge for a minor traffic offense is generally not an efficient use of government resources. Many state and local governments have changed their laws and no longer routinely hand over undocumented immigrants charged with such low-level offenses to federal authorities for deportation.


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AT&T Invested Nearly $275 Million In Columbus Area From 2010 Through 2012 To Enhance Speeds, Reliability And Performance For Customers
AT&T* invested nearly $275 million in its Columbus area wireless and wireline networks from 2010 through 2012, with a focus on expanding 4G LTE mobile Internet coverage and enhancing the overall performance of its networks.**
People in Columbus increasingly depend on mobile Internet connections for communication, entertainment and productivity at work, at home and everywhere in between.AT&T's continued investment is designed to deliver the highest levels of service, with network enhancements driving improvements in key areas of the mobile Internet experience:4G speed, broad coverage and network reliability.
AT&T's significant investment over the past three years is delivering customers a stronger network performance:
- The AT&T wireless network recently ranked No. 1 in Columbus by RootMetrics, an independent research and testing organization. AT&T was named the RootMetrics RootScore Combined Award winner for its combination of call quality, text performance, and mobile Internet speed. The RootMetrics award is the result of more than 19,600 wireless test calls, texts and mobile Internet transmissions conducted during December 2012.
- The AT&T network kept 99 percent of all Columbus-area wireless calls connected in the fourth quarter of 2012 (October through December).
"Broadband access is a priority we often hear about, no matter the location, because it is such a powerful driver for economic development," said State Senator Kevin Bacon. "This investment by AT&T to expand its mobile Internet network will help more people and businesses stay connected in today's fast-moving technological world."
"We know the mobile Internet has become central to our customers' lives, and we're committed to driving both investment and innovation to deliver the best possible experience over the AT&T network," said Larry Evans, AT&T vice president and general manager."While third-party and internal testing shows that these investments are paying off with excellent service for Columbus customers, we are continually planning and deploying network enhancements to improve service in the future."
2012 Network Enhancements Deliver Faster Speeds, Broader Coverage to Customers
AT&T customers are benefitting from nearly 200 wireless network upgrades in six key categories in Columbus during 2012, including activating new cell sites, adding capacity, upgrading cell sites to provide fast 4G LTE mobile Internet speeds, deploying high-capacity Ethernet connections to cell sites, and adding or upgrading Distributed Antenna Systems, which boost wireless coverage and capacity in buildings and at major venues like convention halls or sports arenas.
AT&T launched 4G LTE in the Columbus area in November 2012. AT&T 4G LTE is the latest generation of wireless network technology and provides faster mobile Internet speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G** and improved performance on a variety of mobile smartphones and tablets.


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Recommended by Ian Clary.
A devastating blow to the Rogers/McKim proposal and a gold standard for Christian historical-theological methodology.
A hefty and valuable contribution not only to Old Testament studies, but as a model of theologizing.
Recommended by Mark Tubbs.
Should be read before, or at least alongside, any modern handbook on Christian worship.
Recommended by Bob Kellemen.
A short but Scripture-soaked exposition on the sweetness of God's sovereignty.
Recommended by Chad Vandervalk.
Despite a misplaced focus and an over-reliance on critical-historical method, this scholarly treatise speaks a prophetic word to the Church.
An academic book on revelation and worldview from an excellent scholar and communicator.
Not recommended by Bob Kellemen.
This psychological analysis of Jesus has little in common with the biblical portrait of our Savior. What we learn from this book, we learn by negative example.
Recommended by Trevin Wax.
A concise and well-rounded introduction to the Apostle Paul.
Award-winning book about the historicity and reliability of the Bible.
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Knights Contract fails. If you want to know why, then keep reading. While I could list the game's vast array of problems in bullet point fashion, I'd rather not give you the impression that the game deserves a mini-dissertation. The fact is, people make bad games, and it's not always personal faults that create problems in any given title. For Knights Contract however, I can't help but wonder if someone at Namco Bandai had a great idea for a new game, but too many board-meeting style alterations changed that original concept into the tired and frustrating experience we've been lumbered with.
That great original idea I speak of is as follows. Imagine a time in history when witches performed magic and were executed in masses by a scared and angry public. Now fast forward a hundred years to a time when the deceased spell casters return to get their revenge on humanity. You play as Heinrich, a former executioner that was cursed with immortality by a witch. That witch, Gretchen, rises from the dead and now inhabits a goddess-like body. She joins up with Heinrich, who is now a hulking killer with a giant scythe, to put an end to all the witches who are ruthlessly massacring folk across the land.
Sounds pretty good, right? Well, the concept means nothing when the actual game is a heaping pile of frustration. The first and most noticeable flaw with Knights Contract (other than the grammatically incorrect title) is the fact it plays out like an enormous escort mission. Just about the entire game involves you playing Heinrich and leading Gretchen through the land. We've all played buddy games that worked; I think Enslaved had it down pretty well, for instance. Here though, and leaving aside the dreadful dialogue and the fact the pair shares no chemistry, the technical side of protecting Gretchen is one of the most irritating aspects of any game I've played in recent history.
Gretchen is a worthless companion through 90 percent of the game. She occasionally helps out by throwing up a spell or two, but for the most part she just stands there and takes a beating. I mentioned earlier that Heinrich is immortal and therefore invincible -- that is, until he receives too much of a pounding. When this happens players have to mash the X button to bring him back to life. While you are working hard to get Heinrich to stand up, however, Gretchen decides to run around, usually sprinting in circles directly front of marauding enemies.
To put it mildly, the AI in Knights Contract is terrible. This is really too bad because both characters have clear strengths and weaknesses. For instance, Gretchen has some awesome spells. Among these include spells and abilities that boost Heinrich's attacks, some of which throw a bit of sexual connotation into the mix. Meanwhile, Heinrich's giant scythe can grow even bigger when augmented with a certain ability, dealing out some real punishment to nearby enemies. Gretchen can also throw up a giant Venus flytrap to hold foes in place while Heinrich chops them down with his massive scythe. Cool, right?
The combat system is pulled directly from God of War (there are plenty of other similarities, but I give up believing Kratos is the only one who should be blessed with a fun and engaging combat experience), except you can't jump, you move terribly slowly, and you don't have much reach with your scythe. In terms of overall repertoire, Heinrich has the typical grab, weak and strong attacks, and finishing moves. Unfortunately, the problems with combat and AI are greatly exaggerated during boss battles. During these epic moments (and some of them are actually quite enjoyable), the camera moves into a fixed position and there are several random instant death features. Bosses have enormous layers in their health bar and once you figure out the pattern and wear them down, you'll get a God of War-like quick time event. If you fail to land these calculated button presses and analog stick movements, the boss will regenerate a substantial amount of their health back.
The level designs are adequate but repetitive (just like the enemies). The actual design of the game is pretty decent, while monsters and bosses are also fairly aesthetically pleasing. Even the two protagonists are quite detailed. Still, I stopped caring about this game pretty quickly though, thanks in no small part to the deluge of loading screens and cinematic sequences it churns out in rapid succession. You will literally get through one load screen and small cinematic, get control of your character, and move a few steps before entering yet another load screen and cinematic. This slows the game down something terrible and has you mashing buttons out of frustration. It's agonizing.
The camera frequently glitches, the graphics are decent at best, and the sound is passable. Really, there are just too many things wrong and frustrating with Knights Contract to warrant writing anything else about it. Don't buy this game unless for whatever reason you desire to get your hands on a generic button masher. There are so many better games available on the PlayStation 3 that spending any amount of money on failures like this is simply inexcusable.
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Inspired by art director Alexey Brodovitch's brief to photographer Richard Avedon — simply to 'amaze me' - SHOWstudio's collaboration with PSP asked you, the public to respond to a brief set by a pen of six leading creatives. Viewers had the chance to come along to one of our micro-studio booths and make a 30 second video pitch, the best of which feature here.
Brief - Isabella Blow
'I would like to see an outfit designed to reflect the changing emotions of its wearer. Something fit for a James Bond -style escape.'
A day's work experience at Tatler and a meeting over tea with Isabella Blow.
Isabella Blow's Winner
Although Isabella wanted to choose her long time friend Stephen Jones, she finally settled on Joe Richards, who described his entry as being constructed in the backgarden of his God Mother's house using a dust sheet and a binliner. He goes on to say, "I wanted it to be really disposable looking as if James Bond might use it once to escape from a tricky situation and then throw it away afterwards in a very suave manner. The change in emotion occurs whilst practicing this physical activity". Isabella thought Joe answered her brief perfectly.
Brief - Sarah Doukas
'I am always looking for the next 'face of fashion'. My work depends on finding extraordinary girls in ordinary places. Position yourself 10 paces from the screen, next walk back and let me see your 'catwalk', then turn to camera and tell me your name.'
The best performance will be offered a 'Go-see' appointment at Storm models. A truly amazing participant will be considered for representation by Storm Models.
Sarah Doukas' Winner
Sarah is always known for choosing the most extraordinary models in the most ordinary of places. In this instance, she actually spotted her winner Lou Mensah in an entry intended for Terry Jones. The masked lady has interested Sarah so much so that she has invited Lou to visit her at Storm immediately.
Brief - Graham Fink
'There are 60,000,000 people in this country. What makes you so special? Think of yourself as a brand. What can you say about yourself? What qualities do you have? Why should I pick you over everybody else? Do something in 30 seconds or less to amaze me.'
The winner will either get a placement at the thefinktank or I will personally help them put their advertising book together in order to get a job in advertising.
Graham Fink's Winner
Graham has chosen Ben Stevenson as his winner. Graham felt that Ben used the film medium in the best way to get noticed and get his message across. Ben has used himself as a brand and re-enforced his identity, making absolutely sure that Graham wouldn't forget him.
Brief - Terry Jones
'I am interested in identity, what it means to the individual and how it defines us all today. Show me without words, through a short performance who you are.'
I would like to consider the best submission to be a part of our forthcoming exhibition, 10 of the best short-listers with awarded work experience at i-D magazine.
Terry Jones' Winners
Terry said from the beginning he would be choosing ten of the best. All of the ten winners selected here expressed unique individuality and a strong identity. Terry felt that every one of these entrants have made a huge effort with their entries, stand out of the crowd and 'amaze' him. As previously stated, the ten winners here will not receive a PSP but will each be given an internship at i-D magazine. Winners include Henry Sabine, Mich Dulce, Alun Davies, Dorit Matilda Oren, Jonty Scholfied, Jane Butler, Ali Malek, Kevin Wong, Oxana Korsen and Guy Hills.
Brief - Tim Marlow
'London is an immensely creative city there has been a gathering momentum here over the last decade. This means that it's probably the most exciting place in the world in which to encounter new objects. So go on, amaze me.'
The creator of the most intriguing image, object or idea will be offered a critique with Tim to discuss their practice and potential.
Tim Marlow's Winner
Jonny Stearn's incredible, musical, juggling act has amazed not only Tim Marlow but also many viewers who wrote to SHOWstudio to applaud his entry.
Brief - Geoff Travis
'I am looking for an original talent who could change the face of music.'
An opportunity to meet with Geoff one on one at Rough Trade records.
Geoff Travis' Winner
GiGi Von GiGolo has been selected as Geoff's winner. Her entry 'all about the music' seemed extremely ambitious and Geoff felt this was very important.


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About Major Willis J. Dance (CSA)
Willis Dance served as a Confederate artillerist in the American Civil War.
Willis Jefferson Dance was born in Virginia on June 21, 1821. In 1860, Dance lived in Eggleston's District in Powhatan County, Virginia, using the Post Office at Powhatan Court House. Age 38, he was married to Margaret C. Dance, age 37. (Their only child died young.) Dance had real estate valued at $3,500 and personal property valued a $10,000. He was an attorney and a slave owner.
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After the outbreak of war, Willis Dance was commissioned captain of the Powhatan Light Artillery on July 16, 1861. He commanded his battery in the Army of Northern Virginia. His battery served in the First Virginia Light Artillery under J. Thompson Brown in the Maryland Campaign at the time of the Battle of Antietam, when the battery guarded a ford near Shepherdstown, West Virginia, and the Battle of Fredericksburg in BG William N. Pendleton's artillery reserve. At Fredericksburg, Dance's battery sent guns to help Major John Pelham protect the far right of Stonewall Jackson's corps.
Brown's command served in the artillery reserve of Jackson's corps, under Col Stapleton Crutchfield at the Battle of Chancellorsville. With the death of Jackson, his corps was reorganized with Ltg Richard S. Ewell as commander. Col Brown was promoted to command of the artillery reserve of Ewell's Corps. Dance became acting commander of Brown's artillery battalion in the Gettysburg Campaign. Guns from his battalion were engaged on Seminary Ridge on July 2 and 3, 1863 during the Battle of Gettysburg. These batteries were engaged against federal batteries on Cemetery Hill.
Dance returned to battery command after Gettysburg. He was in BG Armistead L. Long's artillery command in Ewell's corps. The battalion was led by Brown and then by Ltc Robert A. Hardaway in the Bristoe Campaign. In the absence of both officers, Dance briefly led the battalion in the Mine Run Campaign.
Dance commanded his battery in the Overland Campaign and early in the Siege of Petersburg.[6] At the Battle of Spotsylvania, Dance's battery, with much of Hardaway's battalion, was in the second line of Ewell's corps when the federal II Corps broke through the Confederate defenses. Dance's guns were moved up to stall the Union advance while southern infantry was brought to plug the gap.
Capt Dance served in the Richmond defenses with Hardway as his battalion leader. Capt Dance was wounded at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm in September 1864 shortly after the fall of Fort Harrison. His battery was instrumental in preventing the Union Army of the James from expanding its breakthrough of the Confederate defenses. When wounded, Dance was acting commander of Hardaway's battalion. Capt Dance continued with his battery to the end of 1864.
Capt Dance went on sick leave in early 1865. He was promoted to the rank of major on March 1, 1865 while convalescing.
Post war
Maj Dance resumed law practice after the war. His nephew Thomas Maurice Miller became a law partner in 1870. Willis Dance died on February 13, 1887. Some of letters from his sister can be found in the Virginia Eppes (Dance) Campbell, Papers, 1858–1865, of the Virginia Historical Society.
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Corboy & Demetrio Recognized with National Ranking in Best Law Firms 2013 by U.S. News
U.S. News has selected Corboy & Demetrio for Best Law Firms 2013, and has given the firm a Tier 1 national ranking in the area of plaintiffs medical malpractice law.
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CHICAGO, Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News, which publishes U.S. News & World Report, has given Corboy & Demetrio a Tier 1 National Ranking in the area of medical malpractice law, the highest national ranking category by the media group in its 2013 U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" Annual List.
Corboy & Demetrio was given three Tier 1 Metropolitan Rankings for Chicago in the areas of personal Injury litigation-plaintiffs; medical malpractice law- plaintiffs; and commercial litigation.
In addition to rankings given to the law firm, five Corboy & Demetrio partners have been selected by their peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America, 2013 Edition. The lawyers—all partners at Corboy & Demetrio—include: David R. "Chip" Barry, Jr., Philip Harnett Corboy, Jr., Michael K. Demetrio, Thomas A. Demetrio and Rene A. Torrado, Jr.
This is the 26th consecutive year Thomas A. Demetrio, a co-founding partner of Corboy & Demetrio, was named to the Best Lawyers list. He has been selected each and every year since the inception of the list in 1987.
Rene A. Torrado, Jr. has been selected for Best Lawyers each year beginning in 1999. This is the seventh consecutive year that Philip Harnett Corboy, Jr. made the list and the sixth consecutive year that Michael K. Demetrio has earned the designation. It's the second year in a row for David R. Barry.
The first-tier national rankings will appear in U.S. News & World Report's special Money issue on newsstands November 20. According to the announcement of the 2013 rankings by U.S. News Media Group, the rankings feature law firms given "consistently impressive performance ratings by clients and peers."
"Achieving a high ranking is a special distinction that signals a unique combination of excellence and breadth of expertise," according to the announcement.
About Corboy & Demetrio
Corboy & Demetrio is one of the nation's premier law firms. The personal injury law firm represents individuals and their families in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases and is renowned for its achievements in the courtroom and for its contributions to the community. The rights and concerns of its clients are at the core of Corboy & Demetrio's practice. That commitment, dedication, compassion and relentless drive has resulted in exceptional service and exceptional results for its clients. The Chicago law firm has acquired more than $3 billion in settlements and verdicts and has attained almost 600 settlements and verdicts in excess of $1 million. To contact a lawyer at our firm, call 312-346-3191 or toll free at 800-356-3191. We are available 24 hours a day. For more information about our law firm go to corboydemetrio.com.
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This is a paperless recorder that displays measured data on the LCD in real time and stores data in SD memory card. The type of input such as thermocouple, resistance bulb, DC voltage (current), etc. can be arbitrarily set to 12 channels at the maximum.
The data stored in SD memory card can be regenerated on the screen, and the use of supplied support software allows the data to be regenerated on a PC screen. The data recorded in CSV format can be directly read in a spreadsheet such as Excel, which facilitates the processing on a PC.(the data recorded in binary format cannot be read in.)
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"A Beautiful Planet" was filmed from inside the International Space Station, which orbits at 220 miles above the Earth at almost 18,000 mph. The station makes a complete circuit of the Earth every 90 minutes.
The 40-minute movie shows Earth at all angles and all times of the day and night, and shows the effects of human activity on the planet. It is narrated by Jennifer Lawrence.
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st: RE: correcting skewness of an indep variable
"Nick Cox" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
st: RE: correcting skewness of an indep variable
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:18:28 -0000
Skewness of an independent variable (I prefer an alternative term such as 'predictor') is sometimes an inconvenience. I am not aware that symmetry of an independent variable is ever an assumption in modelling.
In the case of logit there are plenty of situations in which response is conveniently taken to be a function of log predictor. I don't think the more complicated treatment of -lnskew0- is ever obviously essential.
In any case, the whole terminology of a 'correction' is at best unfortunate here.
Can you reproduce the error message below with one of Stata's standard datasets? It looks a very odd error, particularly because I don't think -lnskew0- makes any use of Stata's matrix language. Perhaps your copy of Stata is corrupted.
. set trace on
to see where the error comes from.
Fabio Zona
When does one need to correct the skewness of an independent variable? I have a logit regression and my indep variable is strongly skewed; do I need to correct this (by using lnskew0 )??
I tried to correct my variable, but Stata gave this error message (see below); what does it mean? why it gave this message?
lnskew0 lnindepvar = indepvar
invalid matrix stripe;
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Wednesday, August 11, 1999
"If I'd tried for them dinky singles I could've batted around .600."
-- Babe Ruth
Alcan Looks To Contain Alcoa
Dave Marino-Nachison (TMF Braden)
Yesterday's rumblings were confirmed this morning, as Canadian aluminum products producer Alcan (NYSE: AL) announced that it agreed to merger terms with France's Pechiney (NYSE: PY) and algroup of Switzerland.
The deal, when completed, will create the world's largest aluminum company, toppling Alcoa (NYSE: AA).
The company, temporarily to be known as Alcan-Pechiney-algroup (APA), will be a Canadian corporation with legal headquarters in Montreal. On a combined basis, APA -- not counting American National Can (NYSE: CAN), recently divested by Pechiney, and algroup's chemicals business, to be demerged -- had 1998 sales of approximately $21.6 billion.
Alcoa reported full-year 1998 revenues of $15.3 billion.
The deal, said Alcan CEO Jacques Bougie, "will establish the new world leader in aluminum, with complementary operations and technologies, a sustainable superior low-cost position in primary aluminum, superior aluminum fabricating positions globally, and superior positioning for future low-cost growth and expansion. It will also create the world's leading flexible and specialty packaging business."
Bougie -- who will be CEO of the new company and will be based in New York -- said the combination could create as much as $600 million in annual cost savings, "over and above existing profit improvement programs already underway at all three companies."
The approximately $9.2 billion stock swap has the following terms: Pechiney shareholders will get 1.7816 Alcan shares for each Pechiney A share (or 0.8908 for each American Depository Receipt), while algroup shareholders will get 20.6291 Alcan shares for each of their company's stubs.
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Millimeter wave digital radio systems maker P-Com Inc. (Nasdaq: PCMS) said second-quarter losses were $0.35 per share before charges, missing Wall Street's $0.20 consensus loss estimate. Revenues fell 39% for the period to $74 million. The company is evaluating various alternatives, including the possible sale of its Control Resources Corp. and Technosystem SpA business units. "Streamlining the company and concentrating on our core businesses will allow us to focus our management and engineering resources on new product development and improved financial performance," said Chairman and CEO George Roberts.
Facilities-based broadband wireless communications provider WinStar Communications (Nasdaq: WCII) said Q2 losses were $3.53 per share, ahead of First Call's projected $3.71 loss. Total revenue for the quarter increased to $97 million, up 72% from last year and ahead of Q1's $88 million as well.
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Last thursday I invited Ed Vitagliano of the AFA Journal to talk about his article that he'd written in the latest Journal about polygamy. Ed and I got into a discussion about the logic of the same sex marriage agenda and what the full effect of those arguments would be on other sexual and marriage issues such as polygamy and polyamorism. I made a simple statement about something I'd seen on a reality TV show. That statement has set off a firestorm of angry, name calling vitriol from the left and it's supporters of same sex marriage. Let's play that clip so you can hear the exchange between our resident Italian and myself. And then afterwards, I want to address some of the comments that have been published about my remarks.
Ok, now that you've heard it, let me restate and clarify what I DID actually say. I have been sliced and diced by the homosexuals for saying something I didn't say. I DID NOT SAY that I assumed the acceptance of same sex marriage could POSSIBLY open the door to all manner of weirdness like "taboo loves". I did NOT say that it was MY opinion that the door would be flung open wide for polygamist and taboo lovers. What I DID do, was simply report that THEY ARE ALREADY SAYING THESE THINGS! Those who are polygamist and taboo lovers are already saying that they want to marry their loves. They are already using the logic AND the legal arguments that same sex proponents are using to argue that they should have the right to marry whom or whatever they desire. Let me be clear, for Right Wing Watch and others who are taping this show even as I speak: I DON'T "BELIEVE" PEOPLE WILL USE THE GAY AGENDA'S ARGUMENTS TO JUSTIFY MARRYING THEIR MULTIPLE LOVES OR THEIR TABOO LOVES. THEY ALREADY
It's simply amazing! I've had no less than 10 different pro-homosexual blogs and websites attack me for, in their estimation, having said that if we allow gay marriage people will be marrying buildings and cars. AGAIN, I didn't say that MY logic and opinion was such. I said THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO ARE SAYING IT.
A little side note here; AFA has been called a "certified hate group" by the Southern Poverty Law Center. We're in good company. They designated FRC and Focus on the Family as hate groups as well! Now as far as I know, we've NEVER taken the names or works of any of these guys connected with whom I'm talking about and called them filty names. But they have called me and this ministry names that I cannot mention here. I don't use language like they've used and this radio network is dedicated to the glory of God, so, I chose NOT to speak as they have spoken. AND YET, WE ARE THE HATERS! We are called a certified hate group, as if there were some test we could take down at the DMW and get a license to officially hate people! We are the ones called intolerant! And yet, they are the name callers, they are the most hateful, hate filled writers at least, that you'll ever know. It's absolutely amazing.
Back to the people marrying cars and buildings.
That's what they have all flipped out about. That's why my simple comments last thursday have gone viral. But the context of what I said last Thursday WAS to simply agree with Ed Vitagliano! He siad that the logic assumed by the homosexual activists would be used by polygamists and taboo lovers. In fairness to him, his article wasn't about that, but the tense of his piece fairly led to the discussion that ensued. The fact is, I KNOW that those kinds of people in our society ARE already using the logic of the same sex marriage proponents. I'd heard them do so with my own ears. That's why I brought up the reality TV series that showed taboo lovers. There was one woman who had a passionate love for a building. She was in love with a building! Now, you and I can appreciate great architecture. But this woman perceived of this building as her lover. (I know, this is a horrible subject and I wish I could be talking about something else. But thanks to the morally sick and sin sick culture we live in, it's incumbent upon us to respond. That's what we're called to do.) Anyway, she loved this building AS she would love a husband and spoke of wanting to marry her love! The other example was the man who was in love with his Volkswagen Beetle – a car! He spoke of how much he loved his car and how, after washing and waxing her, he wanted to, well, he wanted to marry the car. In both stories, with both objects of taboo love, the subjects in each story were shown kissing their loves, the building and the car, and hugging them and talking about how desperately they wanted to marry their loves.
My point in sharing all of this is to PROVE the simple reality of what I said on last Thursday's broadcast: THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE ALREADY USING THE ARGUMENTS OF THE PROGAY ACTIVISTS TO ALSO OPEN THE DOOR TO OTHER ABBERANT SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS, like MARRYING A BUILDING OR A CAR. They have called me all manner of names and said that I was absolutely crazy for thinking such an odd thing. Let me be clear one more time (because, apparently it takes several times for RWW and others to simply get it!) I WAS SIMPLY REPORTING WHAT OTHERS ARE ALREADY SAYING these things! Thus, for me to say that approving gay marriage could open the door to other aberrant options for marriage, does NOT make me crazy…..it makes me FACTUALLY TRUE!
Now, beyond that, they've thrown out the illogicalness of what I said. I've had great lectures about marriage being a contract between two consenting individuals, and since a building or a car cannot consent, then what I was speaking of could never happen. What a buffoon I am, didn't I know that? Doesn't matter. You heard me, be sure to get this on your blog. It doesn't matter how you argue away the concept. PEOPLE ARE STILL USING THE PRO-GAY MARRIAGE ARGUMENTS TO ARGUE FOR MARRING WHOEVER AND WHATEVER. That's the truth. Or, as Paul Harvey used to say, and That's the rest of the of the story!
I will confess though, it's quite flattering to know that what we say here from this ministry is considered so dangerous by those who reject the wisdom of God's Word. I wish all of you would go to knowhim.afr.net and learn of the One we celebrate at Christmas. But I warn you, You could fall in love with the precious son of God, and that would rock your world far more than anything I could say.