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Naturally, none of this helps in the least, with the stakes so much higher and your fear so increased. Though at least you're not going straight down into Hell, you still have no chance with the girl so compelled to be lovers with he who was you once before, and no help from either the Devil or Lord.
All through the day, while your poor mind is racing, two bickering voices inside your head chasing ideas down the drain before you've had a chance to properly analyze every expanse of its possible outcomes and all repercussions; and they won't even let you in on their discussions.
"Just do it!" says Satan. "He won't, though," says God. "Too scared, he's a coward. Why all the facade? The cute broad'll be so disappointed with him."
"Can you shut up?" you plead. "My head's starting to swim."
"Then why don't you lie down and get some good sleep," says Satan's low voice, now mellow and deep. "Count all the sheep, and wake up in the morning..."
"But let me just give him one quick little warning," says God, interrupting. "Think of something to do, to get that girl falling in love with you, by tomorrow at midnight or I'm throwing in the towel. You have 24 hours, have you got that, Howell?"
"Fine, just, whatever," you sigh and collapse. Sleep will be quiet, and time will elapse. You lower your eyelids and begin to fade...
...when suddenly you're holding a cold lemonade. It's daylight, you stroll through a field of sunflowers. There's a rainbow in the sky from recent rain showers. Some birds in the distance are chirping quite merrily, and a butterfly lands on your nose momentarily. A fluffy brown squirrel scurries down from a tree, and says, "Hi there good friend, say, do you trust me?"
What a funny question, you muse, and reply, "Of course I do, why would I not, little guy? You're a cute fluffy trustworthy nutty brown squirrel." "Good point," he smiles, "so, about this girl..."
You wake the next morning, a whole new man, determined to execute your master plan. Satan and God are now oddly subdued, quietly watching to see what you do. It makes so much sense, thanks to that lovely dream. This whole thing is simpler than at first it had seemed.
Get her out of the house and invite some hot chicks, get Bob really drunk and pull out your, well,
But you'll fix it so she returns sooner than planned, and catches Bob cheating. Then she'll understand that he's not the right one for her innocent beauty. He's just on the lookout for ladies with booty. And you will be there, to be strong and console her, while she cries and pours out her heart on your shoulder.


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Piaggio and KTM developing electric commuter
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AN EU-FUNDED drive to develop a viable electric commuter is being spearheaded by Piaggio, with backing from KTM.
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The first opposition David Beckham's Miami MLS team faces may not be a fellow MLS side like the Chicago Fire or the Portland Timbers. Rather, it appears as if the expansion team's first matchup will come with opposition of a different nature: a cruise line.
John Fox, former Vice President of Royal Caribbean Cruises and currently of the Miami Seaport Alliance, appeared on a Miami talk show alongside John Alschuler, real estate advisor to David Beckham, to discuss the proposed PortMiami stadium deal.
The two debated and dissected the potential privately funded stadium, with Fox citing the fact that he supported soccer in Miami, but not at the location due to shipping and cargo needs.
However, Alschuler pointed out that Royal Caribbean's current "sweetheart deal" for the site came in well below market value, which is something the ownership group is willing to pay.
"Carnival pays market rate. Norwegian pays market rate," said Alschuler to describe the $3 million per year expected to be charged for the property. "We will pay rent — unlike Royal Caribbean, we will pay market rent."
Fox questioned the stadium's usefulness, citing that it would only be used 24-to-25 days a year, while also calling Royal Caribbean the "biggest developer" of the area. Meanwhile, Alschuler described the vision for a commercial development in the area, which would see cruise passenger traffic unaffected by both Miami soccer games and Miami Heat basketball games.
"We need a site that can communicate to the whole world the beauty of Miami, the excitement of Miami. It needs to be downtown. It needs to be near the water," Alschuler said. "And we're open to any alternative that can move this community in the 21st century."
"If you think you can come down here from New York," said Fox in response, "and tell this community after 125 years that Beckham is going to help us go into the 21st century — I think that's a little bit insulting."
With both sides set to do battle over the proposed location, it appears that Miami soccer's biggest test will come off-the-field before they can get onto a field of their own.
Do you think Beckham and his group will get their deal? What do you think of the stadium plan?
Share your thoughts below.
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I think ultimately they end up getting a stadium but I just don't think it'll happen in the area they are hoping for. The cruise line industry is really powerful and to go toe to toe with them would take ages and there is a chance they don't even win in the end.
Honestly it seems like Beckham always end up getting his way, plus it sounds like the cruise ship people are just negotiating.
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That transfer to AC Milan didn't happen.
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"If you think you can come down here from New York," said Fox in response, "and tell this community after 125 years that Beckham is going to help us go into the 21st century — I think that's a little bit insulting."
I almost spit out my coffee reading this one. The whole history of that place is built around people coming from New York – and the rest of the country, and world for that matter- shaping it in their image, not that of the "community".
This from a guy who makes his living throwing his Royal Caribbean weight against natives around the world.
"The first opposition David Beckham's Miami MLS team faces may not be a fellow MLS side like the Chicago Fire" something tells me that wouldn't happen regardless, I can't remember the last time the fire have anyone opposition.
I don't live in Miami but I closely followed the controversy over the Marlins stadium. Even though this is privately financed, I think the public appetite for this kind of thing is much lower than it once was. We'll see what happens but I bet this stadium deal never materializes.
It probably comes down to what the numbers are. The cruise line, although a heavy hitter that brings in a lot of $$$, probably doesn't pay its fair share of taxes. Beckham's stadium may generate more. The cruise line can probably find another spot since Miami is key to its business
i am sure the stadium ownership will find other uses for the stadium…when MLS is not in season…
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Beckham will get his stadium no matter what in Miami but the location is the question?
I think Beckham is the perfect person to help Miami with soccer and with posh connections of model and fashion, might as name it inter Miami city


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Three Book Giveaway of the Month: Heaven for Kids
The Heaven for Kids book giveaway is now closed. Please check back on April 7 for the next giveaway.
From Randy: Stephanie's stepping in again with a new book giveaway. I loved reading all your comments last time. Glad we're giving you the audio option this time. Personally, I love listening to books on my CD player. And nice to have them on my IPod when I'm flying somewhere. Kids are always listening to stuff, and it was fun imagining a group of them in front of me as I read the book in the recording studio.
It was a blast writing and recording Heaven for Kids. I hope you enjoy reading or listening. One of the things I loved doing was including a bunch of stuff from The Chronicles of Narnia, more than was in the big Heaven book. And by the way, if my big Heaven book seems too heavy for you, or if 50 Days of Heaven is too devotional, consider this: there's a church in Florida in which the men's ministry read and studied Heaven for Kids!
After Stephanie's explanation, I'm going to finish off with a story about the book we're giving away. Thanks, Steph!
From Stephanie: We had so much fun with last month's Safely Home giveaway that we're back with round 2! This month's winners can choose between a signed copy of Randy's children's book Heaven for Kids or a signed copy of the Heaven for Kids audio book (perfect for those family road trips!)
In a language kids can understand, Randy Alcorn explores Biblical answers to the questions kids often have about heaven. As in the adult title, Heaven, he addresses the difference between the present Heaven, where we go when we die, and the New Earth, where we will live forever with Jesus after he returns. Intended for kids age 8-12, Heaven for Kids is sure to be an excellent resource for families, especially those in which the parents have read the adult title and wish to pass on that same level of understanding to their children. The book features ten chapters of questions, and answers based on scripture and written in a style relevant to today's kids. The book also has a summary of the Gospel for those who want to be sure they are going to Heaven someday. Randy encourages kids to live "in Light of Heaven."
Kids have always asked . . .
Do we become angels in heaven?
Will my dog be there?
What will we eat?
Will I have to play a harp?
Will we play ball?
. . . and adults have always wanted to give better answers.
Here's good news!
The deadline to enter is Friday, March 28, and 3 winners will be randomly drawn and announced on Monday, March 31. Entering for your chance to win is as simple as leaving a comment on this post. But we've had trouble locating a couple of last month's winners, so please include your contact information (a blog, or an e-mail address). If you would prefer not to post your e-mail address, please check back on March 31 to find out if you are a winner. (Need assistance with posting a comment? Just e-mail me at email@example.com)
And for the month of March, Heaven for Kids is on sale at the Eternal Perspective Ministries website for $8.39, a 40% discount. Safely Home, last month's giveaway, is also on sale during March for $7.00 (a 50% discount off the retail price).
Check out the first chapter of the book, and see the cute kid pictures, or listen to some Mp3 samples from the audiobook version: How can we know that we are going to Heaven? or Will we play?
Thanks for entering. Both Randy and I truly enjoy reading each one of your comments!
Stephanie Hallman
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A story from Randy about Heaven for Kids:
The giveaway of this book reminds me of something. Let me set it up.
I give away lots of books to people I come across, believing God gives me divine appointments every day. I often used to wish I had just the right book to give to kids. Since Heaven for Kids came out two years ago, I've written Wait Until Then and Tell Me about Heaven. Atthough I could give teenagers The Ishbane Conspiracy, written with my daughters, and many of my other books too, until Heaven for Kids I didn't have anything to give pre-teens.
The day the first shipment of Heaven for Kids was delivered, Nanci and I drove to someone's house that we'd never been to before or since. When we pulled up, outside the house next door a boy about ten years old was sitting on the curb. His head hung, and he looked miserable. I walked over to him and said, "Nice day, huh?"
"Yeah," he said, "but I can't ride my bike. Tire's flat."
"Bummer," I said. "Do you like to read?"
"Yeah," he said, still looking like his dog had died. I handed him Heaven for Kids. He looked at the boy on the cover, on the tire swing, smiled and said "Cool! You're really giving me this?"
"Sure," I said.
"Wow. Thanks!" He opened it and started reading.
I entered the house, then nearly an hour later glanced out the front window. There was the boy, still sitting on the curb, and still reading Heaven for Kids.
That was God's gift to me, seeing in that boy's hands the first book I'd ever written that I knew a ten-year-old would understand and enjoy. And it had special meaning because I vividly remember when I was his age, how I loved to read, and had never heard the gospel then, and wouldn't for another five years. (If I'd read a book then in which someone cited portions of The Chronicles of Narnia, I'd have checked them out of the library in a heartbeat.)
Thank you, Lord, for your kindness. And though I may never see that boy again in this life, I pray I'll see him in Your presence. And if I do, I know he'll never look miserable again—and maybe we'll spend a day together on the New Earth, riding bikes and talking about books and giving all praise and glory to You!
Stephanie Anderson is the communications and graphics specialist at Eternal Perspective Ministries.


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Wanzie stopped by today for Monday Moview Review, Doug is vacationing in New York so he could not make it today. This week, Wanzie saw The Fault in Our Stars starring Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, and Nat Wolff and is based off the book of the same name.
Wanzie genuinely enjoyed this film, giving it 3.5 Pink Triangles.
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The Best Climbing Belay Device
What is the best belay device for rock climbing? Over a six month test we took nine of the top products on the market up and down rock, ice, and snow, from the storied granite walls of Yosemite Valley to the ephemeral colored routes at our local climbing gyms. Throughout the process we tried to consider each design's ability to catch falls, feed slack, lower partners, and rappel. We even got the hanging scale out to systematically measure auto-block resistance. The good news: they all work well for most cragging or gym situations. Where the differences came out was for specific applications such as belaying a second and use with varying rope diameters. Read on to see which were our favorites.
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Gone are the days of hip belays and the adage "the leader must not fall". Along with dynamic ropes, the reliability of modern belay devices has transformed climbing from a borderline suicidal endeavor to a boring choice for a kid's birthday party. If you climb enough though, you'll eventually wonder which device offers the best friction in the lightest, most affordable, package?
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Types of Belay Devices
Assisted Braking: Passive vs. Active
The next step up in sophistication is assisted braking devices. These devices, also called 'assisted locking', use a variety of mechanisms to pinch the rope and automatically catch a fall. The automation and reliability of this catch, however, is not fool-proof so we will refrain from using the popular, but incorrect term, 'auto-locking'. No matter the belay device, always keep your braking hand on the rope(s).
Assisted braking devices are great because they reduce the grip strength required to hold a hanging partner, letting you save your energy for climbing instead of belaying. Their safety benefits though are more dubious. If you let their automatic braking capability encourage bad belay techniques, they can become just as dangerous as any other type. Their function also requires more complicated hand motions that can create their own accidents or inhibit precise rope management, which is especially important for near-ground clips. Therefore, we suggest only experienced belayers use assisted braking devices for lead belays.
We will separate today's assisted braking options into two categories: passive and active. Passive assisted braking devices generate their braking power by pinching the rope between the device and a carabiner and are dependent on the position of the brake hand (classified under UIAA En 15151-2, "Manual braking devices"). These devices are lighter and less expensive than their active counterparts, and are usually capable of double strand rappels. However, their performance is highly dependent on the carabiner used and they offer less braking power. We examined the Mammut Smart Alpine and Edelrid Mega Jul in this category.
Active assisted braking devices generate their braking power via a variety of mechanisms inside the device itself. They're not dependent on the position of the brake hand or the carabiner used (classified under UIAA EN 15151-1, "braking devices with manually assisted locking"). Examples we tested include the Petzl GriGri 2, Edelrid Eddy, and Camp Matik. These devices are the most expensive but provide the greatest braking power, handle smoothly, and are our favorites for most belays.
Criteria for Evaluation
We think it's important to emphasize the difference between the passive assisted braking of the Smart Alpine and Edelrid Mega Jul versus the active assisted locking on devices like the GriGri 2, Edelrid Eddy and Camp Matik. In the GriGri et al. braking is created by a pinching mechanism inside the device itself; the passive assisted braking models rely on a pinch between the carabiner and the device. The Smart Alpine and Mega Jul are thus dependent on this carabiner and its shape and size can have a significant impact on performance (up to 35% differences in our tests).
Furthermore, passive models do not generate the same braking force as active devices. The German Alpine Club conducted tests measuring the braking force without a hand on the rope for several models and found the Smart and Mega Jul could only handle 0.6 kN and 0.5 kN, respectively. Active assisted locking devices like the GriGri 2 and Camp Matik each withstood more than 2.0 kN. Contrary to what we've seen on the internet, the Smart and Mega Jul cannot be expected to catch even small falls without a brake hand on the rope. To say it another way, if your belayer gets knocked unconscious by rockfall, these passive assisted braking devices are unlikely to catch your fall.
The difference in lowering/rappelling scores came down to the smoothness of the action and the range it was good for. We saw the most consistently good performance from the tube devices. Although the assisted braking models all provide the ability to lock the device and rest hands-free, they also exhibited narrow ranges and jerkiness. No matter which device you choose, it's important to tie a knot in the end of the roperappelling and lowering accidents are two of the most common types and are often easily preventable.
Feeding Slack
Our favorite of the active locking devices was the Petzl GriGri 2, however, one study showed that even with this popular and longstanding device, up to a quarter of all users pay out slack improperly, momentarily taking their brake hand off the rope (we've said it before, but it bears repeating, never take your braking hand off the rope!). Therefore, no matter which device you choose we urge you to find out how to use it correctly. And that's especially true for the more complicated techniques required on active assisted braking models.
Auto-block (resistance belaying a second)
Belaying a second directly off the anchor is a convenient way to ensure a reliable catch and a comfortable belay while multi-pitch climbing (be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions carefully, as this type of belay configuration is more complex and mistakes can result in death). All the devices we tried, except the Black Diamond ATC XP and Petzl Verso, feature some way to do so. Unfortunately, though, many of these devices create substantial friction that can exhaust a belayer's shoulders and elbows. We were inspired by Blake Herrington at Cascade Climbers to run a test on the resistance of each device in auto-block mode. Our full procedures are explained in the How We Test section, but the important thing to know is that the actual numerical value (in lbs) is not very meaningful. Rather the relative performance of each device compared to the others is what you should focus on. Lower scores are better and indicate less energy required for auto-block belays. The 1-10 scores we awarded for this category assume each device is capable of properly locking and only reflect the relative resistance.
Like all climbing gear these days, belay devices are getting lighter and smaller. Devices ranged from 2.0 to 13.0 ounces. Three or more of the smallest, the Petzl Verso, could likely fit inside the volume of the massive Edelrid Eddy. This category is obviously not crucial to device function but we decided to include it because it's important to alpine and multi-pitch climbers. In the end we summarized both components into this one rating and it represents ten percent of the overall score.
It's impossible to belay without a climbing rope. See our picks for the best in The Best Rock Climbing Rope Review.
Purchasing a belay device can be confusing with the more evolved and specialized options on the market today. It is important to identify the type of climbing you intend to do in order to select the appropriate device for your climbing needs. Read through our Buying Advice article for specific recommendations tailored to different disciplines and experiences levels.
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