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Shedd Aquarium researchers published a study in the Bulletin of Marine Science today in partnership with the University of Exeter, Perry Institute for Marine Science and the Bahamas National Trust documenting the collapse of a Nassau grouper, Epinephelus striatus, spawning aggregation in The Bahamas. An important fishery in The Bahamas, the study can be used as an indicator that, despite existing protections, Nassau grouper populations are declining, suggesting a need for adapted management.
Fish spawning aggregations are fleeting gatherings of a large number of individuals for reproductive purposes. Though beneficial for reproduction, the behavior exposes species to overfishing because the aggregations are predictable in both time and space. In fact, the Nassau grouper represents one of the best known examples of a fishery collapse due to overfishing spawning aggregations throughout its range in the Caribbean and Bahamas.
In part because of overfishing, Nassau grouper are listed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The Bahamas still supports a commercial fishery for Nassau grouper, but managers have noted population declines and need for proactive, science-based management.
There are an approximated 40 Nassau grouper spawning aggregations throughout The Bahamas, however very few have been validated or studied scientifically. Shedd focused on describing Nassau grouper migrations along Andros Island, The Bahamas, which is bordered by one of the longest barrier reefs in the world. The team documented migration patterns using acoustic telemetry, a technology that uses sound pulses to track fish movements.
"After spending the last two years tagging Nassau grouper in The Bahamas during their full moon aggregations, we documented the likely extirpation of an important spawning aggregation at High Cay, a small island off the east coast of Andros in The Bahamas, which had most likely existed for decades," said Dr. Chuck Knapp, vice president of conservation research at Shedd Aquarium. "The collapse may be the result of fishing pressure and the overexploitation of the species due to their natural reproductive behaviors."
Using diver surveys and acoustic telemetry, Shedd's research documented that the High Cay aggregation did not form during the 2014 – 2015 spawning season.
"The Nassau grouper fishery represents a substantial monetary contribution to the Bahamian fisheries economy, supports thousands of livelihoods, and is an iconic symbol for the country," said Krista Sherman, research associate from Shedd Aquarium and a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Exeter. "Despite a recent national fishery closure during the spawning season, our research suggests that aggregations continue to be overfished. Our work will inform a science-based and adaptive approach for future management of the fishery."
Given the importance of the Nassau grouper fishery, The Bahamas has implemented fishing closures during the spawning season throughout the years. In 1998, these closures included only the High Cay aggregation around full moons in December and January. In 2004, protections were increased on a national scale for up to three months during the spawning season, but varied by year. And most recently, in October of 2015, this three-month closure was fixated to Dec. 1 to through Feb. 28.
"Their precipitous declines, even with protections, underscore the need to better understand the extent, variance and current state of spawning migrations within the country," said Knapp. "With knowledge from this study, we hope to influence management practices to ensure important spawning aggregations continue into the future."
For more information about Shedd Aquarium's research on Nassau grouper, visit Shedd Aquarium's website.
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All videos of the startup are now available on our Youtube channel
Thanks to all of the startups who competed in the Startup Competition and to everyone who shared and supported their favorite startups online.
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The 16 selected Semi-Finalists will be notified on November 5. All the best for the competition!
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LeWeb continues its proud tradition of bringing the very best global startups together in its Startup Competition for the Paris event on December 4, 5, 6th, 2012. We are looking for the most exciting and innovative startups and of course if your company or your product is in the "Internet of Things" space (LeWeb12 theme) this will be even better (but not compulsory!). If that sounds like your startup, Apply Today! (Entry is Free).
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IF Jason Day were a sprinter, it would be fair to say he stumbled out of the Masters blocks.
The Queenslander, slowly working back into form after an injury-interrupted 2012 in which he also became a first-time father, finished his first round tied for 13th at two under.
But that seemed a distant possibility at best after a rugged opening hour in which he could well have blown his chances.
A bogey five on the first was negated by a birdie on the third, but a surreal par escape on five was blown apart by a double-bogey on the par-three sixth after he short-sided himself trying to get to a treacherous back right-pin position on a slippery ledge.
Leishman has a joint lead of US Masters
"I had a great up and down at 5 ... then on six I just leaked it a little too far right and it's a tough pin up there and I was stuck in between shots," he said.
"I didn't know if I was going to hit a high flop or hit it into the fringe and let it roll down. I just watched Padraig (Harrington) hit his short and run all the way back down the hill so I'm like, God, I don't feel like doing that."
But it only served to spark the Ohio-based 25-year-old into action with birdies at the 8th and 9th, then three consecutive birdies from the 13th, the same part of the course that he owned when he charged to joint second two years ago.
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"I really enjoyed playing the back nine. Just got to tighten up a few little soft bogeys out there," he said.
"I think that if I can do that, then hopefully the momentum will still keep going in the right direction and hopefully I can post some better scores.
"I prepared well this week. I did a lot of really, really good solid preparation before the tournament and (I was) just a little nervous at the start.
"I just said to myself, 'If I can go to the par-5s, that gets me to 2, I can maybe sneak one or two here coming in and it would be a pretty good score.
"I (got to) three under and unfortunately I bogeyed the last, but just overall very, very happy."
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The US election system:
The media selects a few candidates from a two party duopoly who are highlighted in primaries and then voted on by delegates who are often not even bound to what the voters voted…
Once this is done a committee of republicans and democrats decide if any other parties will be allowed in the debates for the general election …
Then an election is held in which the person with the most votes does not necessarily win … But are chosen by a system of electoral votes based on maps which are drawn by corrupt bureaucrats in the manner designed to give them the advantage.
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We not only think this is fair… we bomb people in the name of bringing them "democracy" which is even worse than the system we claim to follow.


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over 3 years ago L. L. Violette said:
This is quite good so far. I read the first chapter and found it intriguing and lighthearted in style, the spacing was a bit much but easily remedied. I happen to agree with the commentor below me who astutely requested more showing and less telling, but I believe your artful style, phrasing and dialogue can take you far in this area. I adore your premise, and just reading the description about the amusement park tour made me eager to look further into the story. I am interested to see how this turns out. Good job, keep writing!
over 3 years ago Penultimate said:
I think you do more telling than showing. Maybe try doing a bit less narration and let the readers figure stuff out on their own.
over 3 years ago Newt Scamander said:
I liked this! I could feel Sky's excitement and the descriptions were good. I find it hard to believe that everyone in school knows about Sky and Davis except for Malia. Keep writing :)
over 3 years ago Kindle said:
The story itself is very interesting; I like the premise. My biggest problem with it is that there are an awful lot of characters, so at times it's a bit difficult to follow.
Also a bit more description will help draw your readers in.
over 3 years ago J.C. Marie said:
Review for Competitive Reviews- Final Review
Chapter 3
I find it funny that Sky was worried that there would be drama caused by Rose for liking Dion and Kat for liking Koda, but she could care less if she caused drama and would inevitably hurt Malia's feelings by dating Davis.
When you say "I say in the most genuine way possible," it comes off as not genuine at all (maybe that was what you were going for). It seems really out of character for Sky to feel any guilt at all. I still don't understand why Sky hated the barista. Sky doesn't even seem to know. Why did Kaylee have a mental breakdown? Was she being bullied? Was it stress? Was it Sky? Why would Sky be worried about the barista ruining their trip? She has no involvement, so that just seemed like a pointless question that made no sense in the context of the story.
I still don't get how all of their parents seem to be high up in the company. They all seem to be very intertwined and it just seems to be a bit unrealistic. Sky's family has a condo in town? Why would they need that considering they have a house?
The addition of Spanish and the importance of heritage was so random and unnecessary. If you want to include something like that it needs to come into play earlier, like when she first interacted with her parents. Everyone talks about the WNBA as if it is fact. But it is just a possibility that might not happen because of injury, she might not be good enough. She shouldn't be so worried about the future and its effects on others since it might now happen.
So why is everyone assuming she would come back to run Garker? Nepotism? What if her family had found someone to be more competent than her while she was away, or she had decided that wasn't what she had wanted to do (which she did)?
Just because people didn't say they would visit her at that particular moment in time, doesn't meant they won't. Where is Bri going to school again? I don't remember, but I am thinking California. Even though they do have money, would she really be able to go to all of Sky's games?
I feel like in this chapter towards the middle I like Sky more. She feels guilt and regret and she understands where she went wrong. However, it doesn't meld well at all with the Sky you have painted in the previous chapters. But then she very quickly went back to being the same old Sky when she said people don't appreciate her as she should. She doesn't appreciate them as she should, so most likely they are going to behave in the same manner. Why wouldn't Rose's siblings have been home? She made it seem like a big deal, but they live there.
Just so you know I am closing down my queue for awhile so I can catch up on what else is in there. I am heading to college and I don't want to have anything I don't have time to review. I should open it back up a few weeks into September and will post on your wall to let you know (if you want, tell me on my wall if not) that you can post in the queue again for reviews.
over 3 years ago J.C. Marie said:
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Chapter 2
Her flipping out at Malia was totally uncalled for. What is she had a family emergency or something? It reinforces my dislike of Sky from the last chapter. Also, you think she would be more sympathetic of the situation, considering she herself once was in the same situation. Imagine what will happen when Malia finds out that she and Davis are dating.
You mention that Bri and Malia had gotten closer at the same time Rose and Sky had. What brought Rose and Sky together? You mention a lot of things but you very rarely give us the appropriate background on them for a proper understanding of relationships and the people involved. She said "add that to the drama list" about Malia's feelings. Sky does not come across as a real friend. She doesn't seem to care about Malia's feelings. She says she doesn't want to hurt her because she and Davis are now dating, but she seems to get mad at Malia for feeling the way she does.
So what about this trip makes it Sky's dream? How are things with Rose's family? What about her brothers annoys her? Give us more information. Another thing is that Rose seems to be painted in the light of the less fortunate friend worthy of pity, yet doesn't she have the same life as everyone else? Why do they all live on the same street? How is that even possible? Ok, her treatment of Malia was totally uncalled for. Just the way she freaks out at her about this. From what you have said this is more Sky's dream, so if Malia misses a meeting would it really matter?
What happened with Malia and Sky's relationship? I feel Rose is much too dependent on Sky. And then when Sky said Rose is "10 times she friend Malia was," that was so awful. She may not be her best friend, but they are still friend and that is not how friends treat each other.
What about Garker is so important? What do the parents even do there? And it just doesn't make sense that almost all of the parents would be the same way, they are all different people with distinct personalities. It seems like Garker almost brainwashes them. What kind of friend would lie about not coming back? She worries about Rose being on her own, but she gets Rose's hope up that she will be coming back. Maybe this will encourage Rose not to grow too close to other people because she believes Sky is coming back. And then she will be crushed.
Ok, and basketball. You mention it is a big part of who she is, but that doesn't really come through. You have mentioned it maybe twice. I feel like it should take up more of Sky's thoughts. All of these characters seem too perfect. Perfect families, perfect lives, perfect futures. It just seems to unrealistic. Where you say "Did I say I was coming back for college…," you made it sound like Sky led Rose to believe she was just a few lines before, so that line is unnecessary.
You say Sky just started at the school, but how is that possible? She has obviously been apart of these people's lives for awhile. You keep mentioning Sky breaking the rules. Show us, don't just tell us she does it. Give us an example. Obviously this trip they are taking, but I am not really convinced Sky is such a daredevil.
What is bugging her? Why is Rose upset? These just seems to happen for no reasons whatsoever. Why does she tell Kat first if Rose is her supposed best friend? How would her dream crush everyone else's? They all have separate lives to live. The odds of them all coming back and living like their parents apparently do are improbable. There should be more background on the barista and her relationship with Kat. It felt very rushed. And what is this about Kat being more important to Sky than Rose? Once she was best friends with Malia, now Rose, but maybe now Kat? That just isn't something a real friend would do. You can have more than one best friend. Why did Sky hate the barista?
Sky worrying about Bri being late for class seems oddly out of character, as she only ever seems to worry about herself and how other's actions will affect her. Ok, so why would Bri and Sky need a break from everyone else? What do they do? And why has it been more often than not lately? Why was Rose upset that morning? Rose is much too dependent on Sky, especially since Sky doesn't seem as invested in their friendship as Rose is.
Why would they meet at Garker? It is their parents work, you wouldn't think they would be allowed there. I don't know a single teacher who would write a person a pass to another class, even if you had an A and it was the last day of class. It just seems out of character for a teacher. I think Rose overreacted a bit. So Sky left, Rose should be able to survive for five minutes without her. What did Rose do before Sky if she can't survive without her now?
And then Sky isn't sorry at all. I really hate Sky as a person. She is just awful. And I think it kind of ruins the story for me, because I don't want to keep reading about someone who is so rude and callous about their friends and their relationships. I feel like this turned less into a review of the story and more on a commentary on what I find wrong with Sky, and for that I am sorry. But I feel that Sky's personality is something that needs to be changed within the story.
How would Malia not have heard about Davis and Sky? They don't seem to be trying to hide it all that hard when Malia isn't nearby, but this is high school. People would talk about it and she would overhear and things would fall apart. What things do Sky and Davis talk about? I want more of an insight into their relationship.
Skating seems so out of character for Sky. She seems rather prissy and entitled, so I would assume she would insist on riding in the car. Also, I feel this was rather suddenly brought on. Another issue I have is the made a comment about Ronnie in a negative manner in regards to skating, but she does it herself. But of a contradiction.
"Enjoy life and spread the good vibes?" I feel like I have no idea who Sky is because she puts on a different facade for every single person she interacts with.
Why is is such a shock she isn't coming back after college? And again, why hasn't she told Rose? Wouldn't it be better to tell Rose first and then give her time to come to terms with it? How are they going to pass as workers? Wouldn't hiding be a better idea? They have someone on the inside? It just seems to perfect that they know a person who just happens to watch the cameras who will watch out for them. Where is the drama of being caught on camera? So Kat is dating a guy she doesn't like? And he isn't in the same town? That seems like a pointless side plot that isn't going to end up developed. Since when does Chik-Fil-A deliver food to tables?
The flow of events is pretty good, but there is a lot of disconnect between people and their relationships. I don't really understand a lot of the dynamics between the friends and their families because you mention them but don't go into detail.
Last one should be either today or tomorrow.


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Accompanied by state Librarian Kevin Starr, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently unveiled the state's new commemorative quarter. It is a beautiful coin, graced by three icons of California history and culture: John Muir stands before Yosemite's Half Dome; a California condor soars overhead.
On the same day the governor displayed the new quarter, Starr announced his retirement. It was a fitting moment to do so. Like Muir before him, Starr is utterly fascinated by California, what it means and how it has evolved. But where Muir's fascination turned inexorably toward natural history and Earth science, Starr has plumbed California's human and cultural past. Muir studied geological time and its patterns. Starr studies the errors and triumphs of Californians.
It began 35 years ago with a doctoral thesis in the American Civilization program at Harvard. Tutored by Alan Heimert, Harvard's young scholar of 18th century American religion, Starr set out to write on a Great Awakening of a different sort: California's imaginative hold on the American psyche.
The thesis became the book "Americans and the California Dream, 1850-1915." And the book, in turn, became a much, much longer intellectual expedition based on a deceptively simple, even formulaic, question: What is the meaning -- and what is the condition -- of the "California dream" through time?


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UPPER MARLBORO — For the fourth consecutive year, Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) is celebrating increased graduation rates.
UPPER MARLBORO — For the fourth consecutive year, Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) is celebrating increased graduation rates.
Check out our gallery from the recent ribbon cutting at Brandywine Elementary School, where they celebrated the grand reopening of their newly-renovated library. The renovation was made possible through The Heart of America Foundation in partnership with Prince George's County Public Schools.
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UPPER MARLBORO – The Prince George's County Fair is set to return to The Showplace Arena this Thursday – a year after a double-booking pushed them from the site.


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ACADEMICS from three Scottish universities are to strike for a full day on Monday as part of a UK-wide protest over pay.
Most members of the UCU union, which represents lecturers and support staff, will be taking part in a two-hour walk-out.
Staff at the universities of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon and West of Scotland will strike for longer as their institutions will dock them a full day's pay regarless of how long they take action.
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UCU said the universities would face a legal challenge to recover money it believes was unlawfully deducted.
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Top Ten Super Bowl 51 Auto Ads
Super Bowl 51 was noticeably loaded with automotive commercials. Nearly every break featured at least one spot from a manufacturer, and the landscape was very competitive this year. There was a noticeable difference from traditional football advertising however. Mostly gone were the heartland male-focused commercials for trucks and cheap beer, and in their place was more of a focus on appealing to a younger, more liberal and diverse audience.
The advertisements themselves were as diverse as the companies they were pitching for, but at the end of the night, some clear winners rose to the top for us. Below are our Top Ten Automotive Commercials from Super Bowl 51, which this year only included two from American companies. Did we miss one of your favorites? Do you disagree with our order? Let us know via social media.
10) Mercedes-AMG Roadster : Easy Driver
This spot was directed by the Coen Brothers and features a gorgeous vehicle, which alone should be enough for a higher ranking on our list. Entitled "Easy Driver" and starring Peter Fonda, it's an obvious homage to 1969's classic film, Easy Rider. This commercial was aimed squarely at Baby Boomers and since we're too young to qualify, it missed that nostalgia mark with our audience.
9) Lexus LC & LS : Man and Machine
We love the brand and the vehicles, but we're still not convinced that folks in the Lexus marketing department really understand what the American audience expects from a Super Bowl commercial. This commercial is slick, impressive, and totally on brand. Unfortunately it's just lacking that special quality that would help it get noticed in a sea of other new commercials premiering on Super Bowl Sunday.
8) Michelin : I Need You
Michelin knows what makes their customers buy new tires, and went straight for the emotions related to that purchase. Drivers need something reliable that will get them home safely to their family, and this 30 second spot is aimed squarely at your peace of mind. It's simple, but works because it makes us feel.
7) Alfa Romeo : Riding Dragons
Alfa Romeo clearly dumped a ton of money into making an impact during this Super Bowl, running three different commercials, and sponsoring the Half-Time Show. They definitely started a conversation, with their brand name trending on Twitter for much of the evening. This was the first of their three spots, and by far our favorite from them. Noticeably absent from the Super Bowl ad game this year after being mainstays for the past several years, were the rest of the FCA brands; Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram.
6) Buick : Pee Wee
This 60 second spot from Buick was one of the funnier commercials during Super Bowl 51, but in a year when many brands were delivering a more meaningful message, that wasn't enough to make the Top Five on our list. It is amusing and effective, and the celebrity appeal with Cam Newton and Miranda Kerr is an A+ in our book.
5) Ford : Go Further
This Ford commercial checks in at 90 seconds, making it one of the longest of the entire Super Bowl. While it's not clear at first what the commercial is for, it quickly sets us up with relate-able situations where we've all felt stuck and helpless. The second half of the commercial gives us the relief of being unstuck, often by the magic of Ford's mobility technology. It's a message for the future conveyed in a way that is easily understood by the audience of today.
4) Audi : Daughter
Like many companies this year, Audi decided to use their ad dollars to highlight a cause that is important to them in our current toxic political climate. The Box Car race instantly is associated with the automotive industry, but they wait till the end to let us know who is delivering the message of progress and equality. While equal pay for equal work shouldn't be controversial, we did notice the brand getting attacked some on Twitter, so we assume that will effect their ranking on a poll based list. Our list isn't based on polls though, and we loved it.
3) Hyundai : A Better Super Bowl
Hyundai is the official sponsor of the NFL, which probably left them with a bit less money to spend on commercials than other brands. So this 60 second spot didn't air until after the game, but logistically they made that work to their advantage. Most of this commercial was actually filmed during the game, which made it even more effective. Using technology to connect loved ones to military serving over-seas is always a winner, so we were proud to rank this 3rd.
2) Kia Niro : Hero's Journey
While this commercial didn't trigger the emotions that some other spots were able to solicit, it did deliver a mixture of comedy and message. At a time when the GOP is looking for ways to abolish the EPA, this was one of the few commercials during the Super Bowl to speak to an ecological theme. Coupling that with the always funny Melissa McCarthy, who killed it on SNL the night before, and you have a recipe for a winner. The commercial was released early, which may have lessened its impact, but we found it very effective at introducing a smarter kind of crossover, the Kia Niro. This is a great example of a Super Bowl commercial done well.
1) Honda CR-V : Yearbooks
This was an unexpected winner, but the messaging really spoke to us personally, even though its connection to the brand and vehicle was a bit tenuous. On Gunaxin, we truly believe in pursuing our dreams, being creators, and not just consumers of entertainment. The animation of celebrity Yearbook photos synced with their actual voices is brilliant, and the consistent messaging is both humorous and inspirational. All dreams are within reach! Well done.


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Webgains (www.webgains.com), the world's fastest growing international affiliate network, today announced that it is to offer a unique new product datafeed tool allowing merchants to provide additional feeds to affiliated websites.
The functionality will be available to merchants across Webgains' eight platforms– UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the USA. A product datafeed is a file containing information about products a merchant sells. Many affiliates download and reconfigure product datafeeds to display product information on the affiliated sites, driving traffic in exchange for a commission on each sale. Existing product feed systems, though extremely detailed and comprehensive, can be unwieldy, as they include information on all products.
The new Webgains tool will allow Merchants to upload specialised datafeeds, for example around seasonal or best-selling products, thus taking much of the hard work away from the affiliates, leaving them free to concentrate on what they do best: driving ready-to-purchase consumers to the merchant site.
Merchants will be able to create specific feeds, not only around seasonal events such as Easter or Christmas, or seasonal fashion launches such as the new Winter range, but also use product datafeeds as a trade marketing tool to drive volume increases via discounting. For example, a retailer will be able to supply affiliates with a feed of products where he/she wants to build a market share, as well as the traditional price reductions for out-of-date products on sale. Moreover, the retailer can create bespoke feeds for chosen affiliates, thus strengthening their commercial relationship.
Robert Glasgow Managing Director of Webgains, said: "Our aim is to enhance the Webgains value proposition to our merchants by providing products and innovations that demonstrate a real understanding of affiliates' needs. Product Datafeeds have long been an integral part of affiliate marketing for sophisticated affiliates, and we hope that this tool will allow datafeeds to be used much more flexibly. The end result will be that consumers enjoy a better user experience by enhanced targeting and affiliates' efforts will hence be better rewarded. No other network offers the ability for multiple feeds in all verticals for all affiliates through the network interface."
Jason Brockman, Director of Easy Content Units, commented: "The introduction of multiple feeds for merchants will allow affiliates to easily implement new services to their web sites, and provide the merchants with a new tool for their marketing arsenal. Individual feeds which include best selling items, only discounted items, new items or perhaps seasonal merchandise will help affiliates craft their pages more specifically, aiding their visitor satisfaction and therefore conversions. The addition of this new tool and the provision of merchant seminars and workshops on data feeds show the commitment that Webgains have for providing affiliates the very best information for their campaigns."
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Discovering God's Direction for Your Life
By Nolen Rollins, President
Board Member of TTI and Grace Global Network
Kingdom Mobilization
Can You Hear God?
Discovering and engaging in God's purposes for your life is not a series of "trial and error" experiences. Seeking the best fit venue of ministry for your life by this method is costly and frustrating. After several years of coaching halftimers I have discovered that few followers of Christ really know how to hear God's voice and discern His direction for life. One of the early steps on the halftime journey is to learn how to confidently hear from God.
What Is Your Personal Experience In Hearing God?
I want to encourage you to explore the following seven questions concerning your personal experience in hearing from God. The best way to process these questions is in an open, honest discussion with a small group of others who are also pursuing the success to significance journey.
- Does God speak to people and give specific direction for life? Defend your position.
2. If you believe God speaks to you and gives you direction, how does God speak to you?
3. If you do not believe God speaks to you and gives you direction, how do you make decisions in life?
4. If God speaks to you, share some illustrations of God speaking to you.
5. Have there been times you can remember that God spoke to you, gave your direction, and you did not obey or follow His direction? If so, how did that turn out?
6. Is there currently something He has told you to do and you have not done it? If so, what is it you believe He told you to do? What are you going to do about that now?
7. Do you have difficulty hearing God's voice? Do you have difficulty getting clear direction from God? If so, why do you think it is difficult?
How Can You Better Hear God?
The experiences of life are great teachers. Based on over fifty years of seeking to follow Christ and his will for my life, I have discovered the following fifteen principles for hearing God's direction for my life. I have had the blessed privilege of having Dr. Henry Blackaby as a personal mentor for over fifteen years. I am indebted to Dr. Blackaby for most of what I have listed here.
- Hearing God is based on an interactive relationship with Him.
2. There is no step-by-step formula for discovering God's will.
3. Direction from God is initiated by God not by me.
4. I must learn to watch for God's initiation in my life.
5. God's direction never conflicts with His written Word.
6. Finding God's will requires having no will of my own.
7. God's direction for my life requires faith.
8. God's direction is often revealed progressively.
9. Keeping a spiritual journal helps me understand God's plan.
10. The on-going revelation of God's will for my life depends on my
11. Following God's will brings a crisis of belief.
12. I must adjust my life to follow God's will for my life.
13. Discovering God's direction for my life takes time and diligent
pursuit of His will.
14. God speaks specifically concerning His will.
15. Peace comes to me after the exercise of faith.
How Does God Speak To You?
I am sure that there are ways that God speaks to reveal His will and direction for our lives other than the twenty listed here. These twenty are shared from my own personal experiences. Some people believe that God speaks only through His Word, the Holy Scriptures. I believe God speaks to us in many ways but never in a way that contradicts His Word. I also never move forward with direction from God without having that direction confirmed by His Word.
- Bible
2. Prayer
3. Holy Spirit
4. Spiritual Teaching/Preaching
5. Other Spiritual Resources
6. Spiritual Counsel
7. Other People
8. Meditation
9. Circumstances
10. Open and Closed Doors
11. Worship
12. Revelation of Needs
13. God-given Burdens/Passions
14. Silence
15. Signs and Wonders
16. Fleece Tests
17. Prophetic Word
18. Dreams
19. Visions
20. Angels
Why Do You Have Difficulty Hearing God?
God is not deliberately trying to make it difficult for you to hear His voice. He wants you to hear, understand, and follow His direction for your life. When God is silent he may be saying wait. At other times when God is silent, there may be issues that He wants you to address. The following list are reasons I have had difficulty in hearing God. If you are having difficulty in hearing God, take time to discover and deal with the reasons for the hindrance.
1. Sin in my life
2. Unbelief/Lack of faith
3. Disobedience
4. Failure to take enough time to hear God
5. Lack of prayer
6. Lack of Bible reading, study, and meditation
7. Ignorance of how God's speaks and His way
8. Pride/following my own way
9. Fear of God's plan for my life
10. Lack of interactive relationship with God
I trust these principles will assist you in discovering God's will and direction for your life. Remember, God is for you!


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Hello everyone and happy Friday! First I have to say that I am completely blown away by the support you have shown me. You guys are all truly the best and I am excited to see what you think of the new adventure I have planned for our favorite fictional couple. This story will be a little different than the last one. I got part of the idea for this story from a book I read and thought it would make a great adventure to take the gang on. So in addition to some romance and drama, I'm throwing in a little mystery as well.
I have been lucky enough to bring Hope4more along with me again. For some reason she is crazy enough to want to do this with me again. She is an amazing friend that I cherish and I am happy to have her along for the ride. I have also been fortunate enough to be given tips, suggestions and advice from My Bella and her help is also greatly appreciated.
One thing that has changed this time is that I now have a blog-site. I will post teasers to upcoming chapters there as well as pictures and links relating to the story. So come on over and check it out at, http:/eternallyaddicted(dot)blogspot(dot)com/ Don't forget to remove the word dot and replace it with a period.
Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. And Of course just in case that doesn't cover it, Stephenie Meyer owns anything and everything relating to Twilight. No copyright infringement is intended.
Now on with the story. Enjoy!
Long lost words whisper slowly to me
Still can't find what keeps me here
When all this time I've been so hollow inside
I know you're still there
Watching me, wanting me
I can feel you pull me down
Haunted by Evanescence
May 13, 2010
"Damn it, Isabella, I'll suspend you if you don't willingly take a leave of absence," Special Agent McCarty snarled at me. I snorted and smiled at his attempt to threaten me by using my full name.
Pacing back and forth across the room, I gathered my thoughts in a last ditch effort to get my boss to let me help with this investigation. "Look, Emmett, I helped put this scumbag away, I've been inside his head. Don't you think that gives me an advantage over everyone else? And what's with the Isabella shit? You know I am beyond letting that get to me. I'm not some child you can easily intimidate."
"No maybe not, but as your superior, it's my responsibility to do what's best for this unit. That includes not unnecessarily risking the safety of my agents. You might have an advantage, but that is not enough of a reason to risk your safety in my opinion. Especially when you are his target. Reynolds is a sick motherfucker, Bella, you more than anyone know that, and until we find out if he is the one sending that shit to you or if he has an accomplice, I want you as far away from here as possible."
My problem was I knew Emmett was right. As much as I hated to admit it, I was the last person who should be trying to investigate whether or not James Reynolds had indeed acquired an accomplice. I was too close to the situation and too emotionally involved, given the fact I was the one who was being targeted by him. But another fact to consider was that I was also the one who was best trained to handle this sort of investigation. Reynolds was trying to manipulate me into thinking he had the upper hand. He wanted to punish me for having the gift to read him and see through every lie he had told in trying to prove his innocence in the brutal murders he had been convicted of and was now facing the death sentence for. I should have never told him his time was up; that the game was over once the conviction had been handed down. He took it as a challenge and not long after I began receiving boxes of apples in the mail each containing a cryptic message. The first message had read, My darling, Isabella, you consume all my thoughts. The one a couple of weeks ago, My darling, Isabella, One day you will be mine and the last one simply said, It won't be long now.
I walked around the edge of my desk and sunk into my chair. I knew that there was no way of getting out of the unwanted vacation that was being thrust upon me. Sighing in defeat I turned my gaze to meet the person staring intently at me, waiting for me to agree to his demands.
"Bella, you know I'm right. Just agree now and make this easier on us both," Emmett pleaded while pushing his fingers together to form a steeple at his chin.
Not wanting to say the words out loud, I simply nodded in acquiescence.
"I'll go get the paperwork started. Do you have any idea where you'll go, you know, just in case?" I knew he hated this as much as I did. Not only was he my boss, but he and his wife Rosalie had become some of my closest friends, which only made his concern for my safety increase tenfold.
My grandmother's home on the island of Capri immediately popped into my head. I hadn't been there since I was a little girl. Surely leaving the country and going halfway around the world to Italy would be far enough away. I couldn't help but smile when I thought about how ecstatic Nana would be to see me.
"Yes actually I do. Italy is rather nice this time of year and the food is amazing."
"Italy? Bella, humor me for a minute, what the hell is in Italy?"
"Well it's actually a small island off the coast, Capri. My grandmother lives there."
"Your grandmother? How come you never told me you had family living in such a great place?" he asked.
I snickered as I explained, "You know me Emmett. I try to keep my personal life very private. I just never thought to mention her. She comes here every Christmas to spend the holidays with us and for as long as I can remember she has been hounding me to come spend some time with her at her home. Maybe now is the right time to finally do that."
"I think it's perfect. Is there anything you need to finish up before you can leave? Any cases you got hanging that need to be wrapped up, anything you might need a couple of days to finish up here?" he asked as he pulled the door open and stood waiting for my reply.
"Um, no actually I just have some paper work to write up and some files to seal and put away. I should have that taken care of by the end of the day today."
Three hours later I was in Emmett's office and signing the papers for my involuntary, voluntary leave of absence. As I put my John Hancock on the last line, I thought about a request I wanted to ask of Emmett, but was hesitating a bit.
"What's on your mind, Swan, I can see your gears grinding so hard, I'm expecting smoke to be shooting out your ears any second."
"So, I was wondering if I could make a small request about this investigation. Two actually," I muttered just barely loud enough for him to hear me.
"Depends, I am not going to make any promises until I know what you want first," he said as he signed his own name to the papers that would officially send me on a personal leave of absence for an undetermined amount of time.
"Well for starters, I was wondering if you would keep me up to date on any progress. I know you want me to be safe, but I am going to go crazy not knowing what's going on. This does concern me so I just want to be kept up to speed."
"I think that is within reason. As long as you promise to stay put, I have no problem with that. You said two. What's the other one?" he asked.
Chewing on my bottom lip, I met his gaze and inquired, "If this investigation starts turning up nothing but dead ends, will you let me get involved? You know I will be able to get a read on him like no one else. So if doing things your way gets the department nowhere, will you at least promise to give my involvement serious consideration?"
"Only as a last resort, Bella. It will have to be a matter of not having any other choice left."
"Okay." I may have conceded for now, but this was just one small battle, not the war. I kept my gaze directed on his; I wanted him to know that I wasn't going to back down completely just because for now it might be the safest thing to do. I, more than anyone, had the right to protect myself and if doing things his way didn't work, I wanted other options.
I got up and left his office to get my laptop and a few other things before I left. Making my way to the door, I flipped the light switch and after turning the lock on the knob, I pulled the door shut behind me. As I walked through the office a few other agents bid me well wishes and said to have a great time on my vacation. The entire group I worked with in our department was aware of the reason for my departure. Seth was second in command behind Emmett and he would be the one to head up this investigation. Working with him would be Jake and Sam. While Emmett and Seth were being assisted by the two of them, no one else in the office knew exactly where I'd be and it would only be disclosed in the case of dire need. The remainder of our team, Jessica and Tyler, were knee deep in another case and wouldn't be called in unless needed.
However, everyone knew who James Reynolds was; it was the most recent case the entire team had been involved in together. I had been right smack in the middle of it and had been most crucial to his conviction. We all basically had one foot stuck in each other's cases, so to speak, but it was simply to be aware of the facts in order to report anything useful that might come to our attention. Like a system of cross referencing and information sharing.
I waved goodbye to everyone and told them to be safe as I left the series of offices where we were located on the thirty-fifth floor of the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle. I then walked down the corridor to the elevator. It didn't go unnoticed by me that Jake had been nowhere in sight. For this I was grateful. He was constantly hitting on me and begging me to go out with him. I knew without a doubt that was something I'd never do and it amazed me that he didn't know why. He knew that I was more than just your everyday, standard FBI psychologist. My abilities went far beyond that and the fact that he continued the charade he did was completely annoying. Did I trust him in his line of work? Yes. He was a capable agent but that was as far as it went.
I heard the elevator approaching the floor and as the doors slid open I barely held in the groan I wanted to let out upon seeing Jacob Black standing in the elevator. Expecting him to exit the small space, I was surprised when he pushed the button for the parking garage and remained inside. I sighed and leaned against the cold stainless steel wall with my arms crossed in front of me. Not wanting to engage in conversation with him, I focused on the geometric shapes of the well-worn carpet on the elevator car floor, only once briefly glancing at the illuminated numbers on the button panel to see how many more floors there were to go.
"So this is it? You're off to frolic on a beach somewhere while we figure out what the bad guy wants." He chided with such a pompous disregard for my feelings that I wanted to smack the smirk right off his face.
"You know I wouldn't be going if I had any other choice," I sneered at him.
He moved to stand directly in front of me. When he saw I wasn't going to back down and cower under his glare, he leaned forward placing his hands on the wall next to my head, thus trapping me between his arms. With his nose barely an inch from mine he stared me in the eyes and chided, "You know, you could always come home with me and be a good little girl. I promise to protect you and not let the big bad wolf eat you."
Turning on the sweet little girl charming act, I raised my hand and placed it gently on his cheek. He turned his face to place a kiss on my palm and as he did so I fought the urge to vomit in his face. Instead I smiled sweetly and said, "Oh, Jake, you'd do that for me?"
"You know I would, Isabella. How many times have I tried to convince you to go out with me," he crooned.
God his breath is rancid. What the hell did he eat for lunch?
I glanced quickly at the number panel and saw there were only two more floors to go. I knew I would have to call Emmett as soon as I got in the car and fill him in on why I did what I was about to do.
"You know, Jake, if I was a normal girl who needed a big bad body guard to protect her, your offer might be truly enticing, but again I am finding myself having to remind you that you really need to learn to take no for an answer."
The door dinged and the sound set off a chain of events that played out as smoothly as a choreographed dance. In the first few moments, it seemed time itself had slowed to watch me work. The doors rattled as they started to separate … My palms touched the scratchy fabric of his suit jacket … A victory smile spread across his face. Suddenly time seemed to speed back up and light from the garage overheads began to spill into the elevator cabin as my fingers clamped down on his shoulders, finding purchase and granting me the leverage I needed to raise my leg and bury my knee in his balls. Shoving him away I left the small confines of the elevator, my heels tapping against the concrete seconds before his body hit the elevator floor and shook the cabin.
I turned around as I stood at the door opening with my hand on it to prevent it from closing before I had my say. "Back the fuck off. Don't make me tell you again," I growled before pushing the button with the number thirty-five on it to send him back up.
Emmett hadn't been thrilled when I'd told him what I'd done, but he had understood why I had done it.
May 15, 2010
As the ferry pulled into the port, I breathed in the fresh salty scent of the ocean as I scanned the area looking for the familiar face of my Nana. It didn't take long for my eyes to pinpoint the one I was seeking. My Nana, Carmen Bacherelli, my maternal grandmother, was standing by the rail of the port holding a colorful umbrella over her head to shade it from the hot afternoon sun. Next to her was a young man who was probably close to my age that I didn't recognize. She introduced the young man as Lucca, the grandson of her dear friend Irina. While doing so she was quick to mention that he was very single. I rolled my eyes at her as Lucca held the car door open and grandma climbed in first.
Just as Lucca was about to close the door behind me, he flashed me a toothy smile and said, "Your grandmother has told me so much about you. I hope we can get to know each other better while you enjoy your stay on the island."
Not wanting to be rude and face a possible scolding from my grandmother, I gave him a weak smile to acknowledge I had heard him, while praying not to encourage him and get his hopes up. Sitting down in the back seat of the car, all I could do was shake my head at my grandmother as she held my hand and patted the top of it stating what a nice boy Lucca was.
Later that evening, the entire neighborhood which consisted of Nana's close knit friends gathered to welcome me to the island. What would have probably been a wonderful evening was tainted by the fact that what appeared to be every eligible bachelor on the island, was in attendance. The whole way from the port this afternoon she had scolded me, claiming I had behaved rudely towards Lucca.
"Geez, Nana, did you send out applications with an attached note stating, 'Husband for Hire, apply now' the moment you knew I was coming?" I retorted as I watched the line of men close to my own age of twenty-five parade past me like they were modeling for the latest fashion magazine.
"I know you were taught better manners than what your sassy mouth has been saying all night," she huffed indignantly as she strode past me to greet her friends. I suddenly was trying hard to remember why I had come here. That's right, I had been more or less been forced.
Frustrated with her obvious dismissal of how I might feel about this, I got up from the table and made my way across the courtyard to a marble bench which gave a spectacular view of the beach and Mediterranean Sea. Taking in my surroundings I mentally chastised myself for waiting so long to visit. It was truly an island paradise. The breeze was heavy with a mixture of the salty sea air and the sweet scent coming from the vast array of flowers growing in the garden. It was quite intoxicating. There were clematis vines growing over a large trellis that lined an entire length of the southern facing wall of the house. The huge purple and white blossoms stood out against the lush green vegetation of the leaves and vines as they snaked and twined their way across and through the wooden frame.
Hearing my grandmother's laughter carry in the breeze, I turned my gaze in her direction. My imagination went wild wondering what sort of stories she must be telling about me. I hadn't seen her for nearly four years, but when I was a child she visited my family in Washington frequently and I was sure she had many tales of my childhood stored in her memory. As much as I resented the fact that she had somehow gotten the notion she was going to find me a man to be married off to, I knew she meant well and was only trying to take care of me in her own way.
It wasn't as if the men she had invited were hideous or even seemed to have unkind personalities. In fact most of them were quite attractive and appeared to be quite kind and gentlemanly. The problem was with me. I had serious trust issues when it came to romantic relationships with men.
I slipped my sandals off and left them on the bench as I made my way down the path to the beach. The cool evening breeze swept through my hair and my sundress, causing them both to billow behind me as I slowly padded across the sand. I relished in the feeling of it under my feet. It was soft and warm. I felt a sense of relief after putting some distance between myself and the myriad of guests and their outpouring of emotions as they continued to drink, eat, and party.
Being an empath had its disadvantages at times. In situations like this, where the emotions were overflowing from a large crowd, it could get overwhelming at times. My grandmother had the same gift and I had been the only one in the family to inherit it. While the ability to read people's emotions and tell with complete accuracy whether or not they were lying had hindered my personal life into a state of almost nonexistence, my gift certainly had its benefits when it came to my job. Unfortunately the unique ability also led to the sick bastard that was stalking me to become obsessed. It for some sick and demented reason fascinated him that I could sense his emotions.
I tried not to think about him, to put the whole horrid situation out of my mind. I was safe here and as much as I had argued with Emmett about leaving, I now admitted to myself that it was nice to be able to relax and not have to worry about what Reynolds would do next. Even before his case, my life had been hectic and it had been a long time since I had taken any time off and did something for myself.
June 5, 2010
For three weeks now, my grandmother had been relentless in her pursuit of trying to find me the perfect husband. I swear I had been introduced to every single male in all of Italy. Okay, I may be exaggerating a little, but she was driving me bonkers. I couldn't even remember who was who anymore when she would refer to a certain someone.
"Nana, I do not need a husband to complete my life. Why do you insist on finding me one?" I whined causing her to chuckle at me. She had continued to pursue the topic relentlessly. I had hoped that after her parade of all the eligible men on the island, that she would let it alone. But she hadn't, and it seemed that every day another pursuer of my affections came calling at the front door.
"Do you realize I was married and had four children by the time I was your age," she replied as she continued to clear away the dinner dishes from the table.
"I know, Nana, you tell me every time you come to Washington for a visit. You were lucky to find grandpa, lucky to find someone you could trust. You two were truly a match made in heaven. I just haven't had that kind of luck," I groaned in frustration. How many times did we need to have this same conversation?
"What about Stefani or Lucca, what did you think of them dear? They are good boys, ones your father would be proud to give your hand to. Men who can provide for you and then you wouldn't have to keep doing that dangerous job of yours," she shrugged, indicating she didn't understand what was holding me back.
I watched her as she moved around the kitchen. To give myself some time to gather my thoughts on what I wanted to say I helped her clean up. Once she had placed the last dish in the dishwasher and motioned for me to sit with her, I found the words that I hoped would help satisfy her.
"Oh, Nana, they both seem like really sweet men who any girl would be lucky to have. But I just don't feel anything." I knew I was disappointing her, but if I lied she would know in an instant and honesty was one thing that was greatly valued in our family. It was simply not tolerated to be any other way.
"Don't you want more from your life, Isabella? A family of your own?"
"Grandmother, I know you think my life is empty and sad because I don't have a man in it. And yes I want a family of my own someday. But I just haven't found the right man to share it with. No one I can trust. Besides, I have my career, it keeps me quite busy. I can hardly find time to date, let alone find someone to marry, and those I do date, well, it always ends up the same way. They lie, I say goodbye."
"Well I won't give up until I find you an honest man to marry," she said stubbornly.
"Nana, please," I begged her.
Turning to face me, she took both of my hands in hers and with a pleading look in her eyes, she spoke to me softly. "Look, just promise me you'll think about this. No matter what things you have in your life, your job, the fanciest house money can buy, they are just things, and what good is having everything money can buy if you don't have anyone to share it with? Someone to help fulfill all your hopes and dreams."
"And someone to give you beautiful great grandbabies too I assume?" I chided, quirking an eyebrow at her, letting her know I was on to her.
She never said anymore as we cleaned up after our meal. I knew she only wanted me to experience the happiness that she had shared with my grandfather for over fifty years. But it really was hard when every man you dated told you a lie sooner or later, thus leading me not to trust them.
I kissed my grandmother on the cheek and told her I was going to take a walk on the beach. "Don't be too late," was her response.
The sun was setting and the contrasting oranges and reds of the sunset against the blue of the sea were gorgeous. I wandered along until I found a sand dune, where I plopped down and thought about the things she had said to me. I considered for a moment that maybe I relied on my gift too heavily. It was weighing on me more now than ever before, and feeling more like a curse than a gift. But at the same time, I remembered the one time I had ignored what all my instincts had been telling me. I remembered my broken heart and the loss of something that I could never get back.
Suddenly feeling as if I wasn't alone anymore, I looked around and just a few yards down the beach I noticed a man walking near the edge of the surf.
The last rays of the sun cast a reddish glow on the mess of hair covering his head. I couldn't help but wonder if it was windblown from his time on the beach or if he had what I had heard was referred to as natural bedhead—sex hair. Not that I'd know much about either one when it came to men.
I quickly lowered my head and fiddled with the edge of my shirt when he looked up and caught me staring. What he didn't know though was that I was still watching through the curtain my hair had formed around my face. He was walking this way and it was impossible not to notice that his body was beautiful. He was wearing a pair of red basketball shorts that hung low on his hips and light gray T-shirt that was snug enough to show that his upper body was very fit. It highlighted the broadness of his shoulders and the bulge of his biceps. The dark trail of wetness down the front suggested he had been doing more than just walking. Maybe he's a runner, I thought.
As he moved closer, I continued to gaze up at him through my eyelashes until he got close enough to notice and then I focused on twiddling with the hem of my shirt once again. I went on doing this until I thought enough time had passed that he would be gone. The sun had set and I figured it was about time to head back to the house. It wasn't that late and the beach was brightly illuminated by the full moon, but I didn't want my grandmother to come looking for me, or worse send one of her husband prospects to look for me. And there was no doubt in my mind that she would.
Pulling myself up from my spot in the sand, I was shocked to see the stranger standing just a few feet in front of me with his back facing my direction. He appeared to be tossing stones and small shells into the water. I had a hard time tearing my eyes away from him as I watched him bend over and pick up a few more stones to toss. Watching his muscles bend and stretch as his body flexed in movement was completely mesmerizing. Feeling the urge to flee before I was caught ogling him, I quickly brushed the sand from my backside and started to walk towards the house.
I had barely taken two or three steps when I heard an enchanting voice call out to me, "It's a beautiful night isn't it?"
Thinking that surely the words must have been meant for someone who was joining him I started to walk again, but was stopped dead in my tracks when he spoke again, "The moon is never this bright where I come from."
I stopped and turned where I was standing to make sure there was no mistake he was talking to me. I could feel my pulse quicken as he took short strides until he was just an arm's length away from me. Something was off and it took me a few seconds to pinpoint what it was. There was nothing coming from him. No hint of any emotion at all. In all the years since I had discovered my gift, never had there been anyone I couldn't get a read on. This frightened and thrilled me all at the same time. I focused and tried to concentrate a bit harder without becoming obvious, but still nothing. Holy shit how was I to know if it was safe to even be standing here so close to him? What if he was trouble? I couldn't stop all the thoughts that were suddenly bombarding my head.
He moved just a step or two closer and held out his hand, "Hi, I'm Edward; it's a beautiful night for a walk on the beach is it not?"
I hesitated for a moment before I slowly reached out to shake his hand. He was almost too gorgeous to touch and when our hands connected a buzz of energy shot up my arm. My eyes widened from the shock and darted up to his face to see if he'd felt it too. The intensity burning in his eyes launched a wave of desire over me, leaving me dizzy and somewhat breathless. I had never had this sort of reaction to anyone in my entire life. The pull I felt towards him was scaring the hell out of me.
Jarring me from the daze I was stuck in, he asked, "Do you have a name, beautiful?"
Shit did he just call me beautiful?
The heat of my blush warmed my face as I realized that I still hadn't uttered a word to him despite the fact that he had spoken to me twice. I inhaled a deep breath, and unable to stop the smile that spread across my face I sputtered, "Oh, um, sorry, my name is Bella. And yes, it is a perfect night for a walk on the beach."
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H.R.648 - Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2003108th Congress (2003-2004)
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[Congressional Bills 108th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office] [H.R. 648 Introduced in House (IH)] 108th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 648 To protect the right to obtain firearms for security, and to use firearms in defense of self, family, or home, and to provide for the enforcement of such right. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 5, 2003 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To protect the right to obtain firearms for security, and to use firearms in defense of self, family, or home, and to provide for the enforcement of such right. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2003''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds the following: (1) Police cannot protect, and are not legally liable for failing to protect, individual citizens, as evidenced by the following: (A) The courts have consistently ruled that the police do not have an obligation to protect individuals, only the public in general. For example, in Warren v. District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department, 444 A.2d 1 (D.C. App. 1981), the court stated: ``[C]ourts have without exception concluded that when a municipality or other governmental entity undertakes to furnish police services, it assumes a duty only to the public at large and not to individual members of the community.''. (B) Former Florida Attorney General Jim Smith told Florida legislators that police responded to only 200,000 of 700,000 calls for help to Dade County authorities. (C) The United States Department of Justice found that, in 1989, there were 168,881 crimes of violence for which police had not responded within 1 hour. (2) Citizens frequently must use firearms to defend themselves, as evidenced by the following: (A) Every year, more than 2,400,000 people in the United States use a gun to defend themselves against criminals--or more than 6,500 people a day. This means that, each year, firearms are used 60 times more often to protect the lives of honest citizens than to take lives. (B) Of the 2,400,000 self-defense cases, more than 192,000 are by women defending themselves against sexual abuse. (C) Of the 2,400,000 times citizens use their guns to defend themselves every year, 92 percent merely brandish their gun or fire a warning shot to scare off their attackers. Less than 8 percent of the time, does a citizen kill or wound his or her attacker. (3) Law-abiding citizens, seeking only to provide for their families' defense, are routinely prosecuted for brandishing or using a firearm in self- defense. For example: (A) In 1986, Don Bennett of Oak Park, Illinois, was shot at by 2 men who had just stolen $1,200 in cash and jewelry from his suburban Chicago service station. The police arrested Bennett for violating Oak Park's handgun ban. The police never caught the actual criminals. (B) Ronald Biggs, a resident of Goldsboro, North Carolina, was arrested for shooting an intruder in 1990. Four men broke into Biggs' residence one night, ransacked the home and then assaulted him with a baseball bat. When Biggs attempted to escape through the back door, the group chased him and Biggs turned and shot one of the assailants in the stomach. Biggs was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon--a felony. His assailants were charged with misdemeanors. (C) Don Campbell of Port Huron, Michigan, was arrested, jailed, and criminally charged after he shot a criminal assailant in 1991. The thief had broken into Campbell's store and attacked him. The prosecutor plea- bargained with the assailant and planned to use him to testify against Campbell for felonious use of a firearm. Only after intense community pressure did the prosecutor finally drop the charges. (4) The courts have granted immunity from prosecution to police officers who use firearms in the line of duty. Similarly, law-abiding citizens who use firearms to protect themselves, their families, and their homes against violent felons should not be subject to lawsuits by the violent felons who sought to victimize them. SEC. 3. RIGHT TO OBTAIN FIREARMS FOR SECURITY, AND TO USE FIREARMS IN DEFENSE OF SELF, FAMILY, OR HOME; ENFORCEMENT. (a) Reaffirmation of Right.--A person not prohibited from receiving a firearm by Section 922(g) of title 18, United States Code, shall have the right to obtain firearms for security, and to use firearms-- (1) in defense of self or family against a reasonably perceived threat of imminent and unlawful infliction of serious bodily injury; (2) in defense of self or family in the course of the commission by another person of a violent felony against the person or a member of the person's family; and (3) in defense of the person's home in the course of the commission of a felony by another person. (b) Firearm Defined.--As used in subsection (a), the term ``firearm'' means-- (1) a shotgun (as defined in section 921(a)(5) of title 18, United States Code); (2) a rifle (as defined in section 921(a)(7) of title 18, United States Code); or (3) a handgun (as defined in section 10 of Public Law 99- 408). (c) Enforcement of Right.-- (1) In general.--A person whose right under subsection (a) is violated in any manner may bring an action in any United States district court against the United States, any State, or any person for damages, injunctive relief, and such other relief as the court deems appropriate. (2) Authority to award a reasonable attorney's fee.--In an action brought under paragraph (1), the court, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing plaintiff a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs. (3) Statute of limitations.--An action may not be brought under paragraph (1) after the 5-year period that begins with the date the violation described in paragraph (1) is discovered. <all>