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I didn't really fascinating that I love to watch -- watch the people and and death.
Is this season.
Is so conscious of themselves in the way they look -- it's everybody's looking at the minute they're being photographed as much as somebody -- is being photographed.
And that I know I I find it's fun because -- I can't say that.
This doesn't impress me anyway and as a little girl like -- Texas and then being around all these people it is fascinating.
She let Barry tell life but the former model actress and best selling author of our brand new memoir rear view mirror.
Says it hasn't all been champagne and caviar delighted to welcome my friend Alana Stewart to the program.
It's gonna hit book rear view mirror well from your mouth to -- they fired -- how to.
Thought looking back plus hot where you don't get that it has always -- almost forty years ago you believe that I was pregnant with Ashley was like 37 years ago I can't believe it and you weren't there on the beach surrounded by a beautiful women -- you can give it got.
-- out of me and George walk in the B says look how beautiful you war.
Has serious -- -- such a doll but anyway I I had no idea at all this drama going on till I read this wonderful autobiography.
You know raped at the age of eighteen believe me alcohol.
You know not dealing with these two.
Used George there are with George Hamilton on the one hand Rod Stewart on the other.
You know how did you keep that part of your life hidden for so long.
And why.
Well because I -- a very private person basically and that's why after I wrote the book I sort of went into a panic attack thinking oh my god now my life is really going to be an open but but.
I felt like -- just sharing my challenges and my struggles that maybe I can help somebody else going through.
A similar thing because as you said I've gone through a variety of different challenges in my life and I grew up very very poor with.
In my early years I -- with my grandmother and she was a very religious woman and very.
Strong belief in god and she taught me some real home deep home in Texas values and I think that's kind of what's gotten me through my life.
-- -- -- -- Neck and coaches -- -- yes my god has a certain I don't know why -- -- -- stuck in stuck in my head and that you can pronouncing this amazing now I guess.
-- you know living next few in in Malibu years ago that you were fabulously wealthy from.
George Hamilton from your own efforts from Rod Stewart.
One of the most successful rockers of all time would come to be wasn't the case.
No I wasn't the case at all when when George and I split up we sat down and -- out our agreement on an Afghan and it cost my attorneys bill was 750 dollars.
And then there guns I'm Hollywood a very and Hollywood and when rod and I split up it was said a whole different story but I I walked away with with.
Not very much and willingly.
Because I was young still and I thought I'd worked in my life would take a different turn and I was probably foolish at the time.
Why did you think that Rod Stewart would change from being the legendary womanizer and that he was.
Doesn't every woman when she falls in love think that the man is going to change for her.
Sure but that's.
Well I thought that too you know and we did for the first few years of our marriage we had a real fairy tale marriage we -- very much in love and then.
You know slowly but surely it it started to crumble I was known longer the fun loving girl that he met because suddenly I had three small children and I wanted to stay home and be with the kids and he wasn't quite ready to give up the rock style life yet and you know I take I write about in the book I certainly take 50% of the -- it was not all his fault not by any means.
You know I -- you we hold books up when he saved read this book I really want you to this is really terrific alana Stewart's -- law.
No holds barred rear view mirror.
Good luck with it thank you so much -- so nice to see you thank you -- has -- -- looking down memory lane.
It is a great to be here that's out that's it for us for Lima and and for me policy on the radio and social.
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Placebos are pills or other treatments that are considered harmless and inactive. Researchers use placebos in studies to evaluate how well a treatment works. The subjects in the placebo group are considered the "no-treatment" group. The subjects getting the treatment become the "active treatment" group. Researchers then compare the results for the two groups. Study subjects know upfront that they might be getting a placebo, and that the placebo is not expected to help. But what if your doctor prescribed a placebo to you without telling you and told you it would really help you? Would you feel deceived? What if your doctor recommended treatments for which there is little scientific evidence, and told you it might work because other doctors and patients said they did? How would you feel about that? Is ever okay for a doctor to prescribe a placebo treatment outside of a research study? Here's a closer look at this complicated — and tricky — issue. For a placebo to work, it's long been assumed the patient must believe it is (or might be) a "real" drug. The idea is that believing a treatment will work may activate the body's own healing abilities. The problem with prescribing a placebo in a doctor's practice (rather than in a research study) is that the doctor must deceive the patient by telling him it's real. This ethical concern is why the American Medical Association has taken the position that doctors should never prescribe a placebo outside of research settings. So, I was surprised by the results of a 2008 survey among U.S. doctors that was published in the British Medical Journal. The researchers defined a placebo as "a therapy without known benefit for the condition to be treated but recommended primarily because the doctor believes it will enhance the patient's expectation of getting better." The survey found that:
Placebos Can Change Physiology A surprising finding in placebo research is that people taking them often show real measurable improvements in a condition. Somehow, expecting that something will help seems to make a change for the better. While the most appealing explanation is that placebos can "unleash" the body's own healing abilities, it's far from proven. In fact, there are other possible reasons why they seem to work, such as:
Should a doctor count out placebo therapy when it can be so effective and is typically safer than most drugs in common use? Even if a placebo worked, isn't it better for a doctor to be honest with a patient than to prescribe something under false pretenses? One approach to the ethical concerns over placebo use is to tell the patient that he is (or might be) getting a placebo. The doctor would ask each patient if it would be acceptable to sometimes prescribe a placebo and at other times prescribe an active medicine. The patient would not be told which type of medicine is prescribed at any given time but would know there was always the possibility their prescription was inactive. I can see how this would raise a lot of other questions:
Can a placebo work if a patient knows for sure that they are taking one? A recent study, "Placebos without Deception: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Irritable Bowel Syndrome," explored this question. Researchers told patients they were getting placebos — and they still worked. However, as the study began, study subjects were also told that "the placebo effect is powerful" and "the body can automatically respond to taking placebo pills like Pavlov's dogs that salivated when they heard a bell." Presenting theories about the power of placebos and how they work as facts may not be entirely appropriate, in my view. Enhancing the expectation of benefit may make up for the effect of the patient knowing about the placebo. But, this may come at the price of being fully honest. I have never prescribed what I consider to be a true placebo, such as sugar pill (or a similar "inert" substance), while telling my patient I thought it would make him better. But I have recommended treatments for which there is little scientific evidence and told my patients it might work (because other doctors and patients had suggested it was true). For example, quinine for night cramps is not well-supported by high-quality evidence but many people swear by it (and there are no other highly reliable treatments). In my view, the use of antibiotics, sedatives or other medicines that carry significant risks should never be used as placebos. Has your doctor suggested that you take a placebo? Has he prescribed one without telling you? It's a tricky issue. Whatever your opinion is on the subject, share it with your doctor. And ask him to share his view with you. Robert H. Shmerling, M.D. is associate physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and associate professor at Harvard Medical School. He has been a practicing rheumatologist for over 20 years at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is an active teacher in the Internal Medicine Residency Program, serving as the Robinson Firm Chief. He is also a teacher in the Rheumatology Fellowship Program.


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11:01 a.m. PT As I've already mentioned, Summit has allowed for video recording at the "Twilight Saga: Eclipse" press conferences. And as I've already said, I, alas, do not have a video camera. What I *do* have is fast-ish fingers and a [currently] reliable Internet connection. So follow along as I live-blog today's various press conferences. Taylor Lautner was first. Up second... Kristen Stewart, after the break.
11:03 a.m. PT We're gettin' stoked, but no K-Stew yet...
11:05 a.m. Kristen Stewart says she drives a Toyota Tacoma and also, sometimes, a Mini-Cooper, "Though I feel a little too flashy in that."
11:05 a.m. "If I'm doing something that makes me happy and I'm not lying to anybody," Kristen says regarding what drives her. "I have a lot of ambitions, but for the next few years, I just want to be an actor.
11:06 a.m. Is the saga taking over her life? "This is a unique situation," she says, calling it "lucky" and a "serious indulgence." She says, "This is obviously the one role that has put me in this epic position, but it's just another movie," saying that "I really don't think about my career in terms of planning it out and what this does for me. This was just a part I really wanted to play and I was lucky to play it for a long time."
11:08 a.m. "What's cool is that things change," Kristen says, regarding the major choices that Bella makes in this movie. "As soon as she sees him in the first one, it's done. But it's hard for her to get to the point where everyone will accept that," she says of the Edward/Jacob choice.
11:10 a.m. "I just stand behind people who are stronger than me for the entire movie," Kristen says of the action responsibilities in this movie. She says that her hardest scene was the one where she got to kiss Jacob for the first time, but not for physical reasons. "It was a different Bella," she says, adding, "And I was nervous as hell about it." She calls The Kiss, "a mistake" that Bella makes.
11:10 a.m. "I think if you took all of the mythical aspects away from the story, it would still stand as a really strong, interesting thing to be a part of," Kristen insists. "I don't think it's a big phenomenon because of the vampire mythical aspect," she insists, saying the appeal is about the strength of the characters and the choices she makes, though she acknowledges the vampire stuff makes it "cooler."
11:12 a.m. As I tweeted last night, "Eclipse" features more close-ups than any previous movie. "I didn't do anything differently," Kristen insists, saying that working with somebody different on each movie has been cool, because it requires you to rethink the basic ideas, rather than just coasting along. "He meets Bella through me," Kristen says of working with David Slade and introducing him to the "Twilight" world.
11:13 a.m. Kristen admits she feels sad about losing things from the book, but she's relieved that "Breaking Dawn" is going to be two movies, meaning fewer cuts. She gushes, "I can't wait to see Renesme. I can't wait to have a kid and get married."
11:14 a.m. "All of the things that annoy me about her are things that I love about her," Kristen says, regarding her favorite and least favorite Bella traits. "My favorite thing about her is that she screws up and doesn't care," Kristen says.
11:15 a.m. "I knew everything from the word 'go.' I'm really mature that way," Kristen cracks when asked if she ever had a birds-and-the-bees conversation with her own father. It's always good when she makes jokes.
11:16 a.m. "Do I believe in marriage? Yeah, sure. Whatever you want to do," Kristen says.
11:17 a.m. "That scene is eternal and I have nothing really to do in it," Kristen says of her role in The Tent scene. She had to play "sleep." She adds, "I just remember it being really hot." She's referring to actual warmth, not to being in a tent between Taylor Lautner and Robert Pattinson, though...
11:18 a.m. Kirsten is listing her favorite designers. My eyes are glazing. I'll snap out of it in a second.
11:19 a.m. Does Kristen rush into things head-on like Bella? Or does she think more. "I do what I feel and I really don't think about what it's going to do afterwards," she says of her work choices. "I'm kind of a control freak," she adds. So apparently she's a bit like Bella and then a bit not.
11:20 a.m. Are Edward and Jacob actually good romantic choices? "None of our characters are perfect. They are all so crazy and messed up and that's why they go so well together," she says. She admits that if she were a friend of Bella's, she might be warning Bella to watch out for both Jacob *and* Edward.
11:21 a.m. She's over-the-moon about doing "On the Road," which was a favorite book of hers. She starts a four-week Beatnik Boot Camp in July in preparation for shooting. She notes that a four-week preparation process is unheard of. She's noticeably excited for this one, which will be directed by Walter Salles.
11:23 a.m. "It's hard to take details of your personal life and apply them to a scene," Kristen says, asking if she can relate to certain scenes. She's referring specifically to The Tent scene, again. "I wish it wasn't as hot," she adds again. Once again, warmth.
11:23 a.m. Kristen suspects "Breaking Dawn" will be PG-13, but admits she has no idea.
11:24 a.m. "For somebody who hasn't [seen the other movies], I do feel like these movies sort of stand alone. There's a lot of backstory, so you don't need to see the other ones to see this," Kristen says. She promises it has "way more action." She also calls it "more dynamic."
11:25 a.m. The "Breaking Dawn" shoot is going to be six months, starting in October, Kristen says. She says she's known that it was going to be two movies "forever" and she admits it's been hard to keep that "secret."
11:26 a.m. Uh-oh. A personal question for Kristen about her relationship with Rob and speculation surrounding it. She has no answer and just says that speculation will probably continue.
11:27 a.m. "I really can't wait to get into that. I've been on the outskirts of what it would be like to play one of them," Kristen says, regarding getting to tap into her vampire side for "Breaking Dawn," adding, "She's going to be the coolest vampire of any of them." She looks forward to charting the full character change in Bella from the first movie through to the end of "Breaking Dawn."
11:28 a.m. Sigh. Somebody ask Kristen to compare kissing Dakota Fanning and Taylor. She says she preferred Dakota, but she's obviously just trying to get on to the next question.
11:30 a.m. Yay! Kind words for Billy Burke, one of the franchise's most underrated pieces. She's all praise for her movie father. He has a couple great scenes in "Eclipse."
11:31 a.m. Kristen emphasizes that people who call Bella a weak, codependent girl aren't reading her correctly. She's learning. She's dealing with things. She's making mistakes and gaining from them and she's becoming more sure in what she wants.
11:31 a.m. That's it for Kristen...
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11:46 a.m. Still waiting on Mr. Pattinson. Be patient, readers. As soon as he arrives, my fingers will be flying. To keep you entertained, a little tidbit: Kristen Stewart bites her lip less in this movie. I wonder if it was a directing choice or if she's suddenly become really self-conscious. OK. Back to waiting.
11:53 a.m. Enter Robert Pattinson. This is easily the best coifed I've ever seen him at one of these events.
11:54 a.m. "I had to learn how to run properly," Rob says of new skills garnered for this movie. "I spent a lot of time on a giant treadmill, like one of those wheels mice run around in."
11:54 a.m. "I guess probably fear of failure and inadequacy complex," Rob says in response to the "What drives you?" question. And regarding what he actually drives, he says "rental cars."
11:55 a.m. "When he finds one thing to hold onto, that's where the possessiveness comes from," Rob says, explaining why Edward holds onto Bella so closely, noting that the character is becoming more integrated into the real world. He adds, "Hopefully by the end of 'Breaking Dawn,' he'll be like a normal 17-year-old guy, except very pale."
11:56 a.m. Rob says he doesn't compete with other guys for another guy's girl. "I would never be in Jacob's position," he says.
11:57 a.m. "It was good, because I never do anything with anyone else besides Kristen," Rob says of getting to work with Taylor and explore the character's "petty emotions" and the bigger scale of emotion. He describes Taylor as "really good." He appreciates just having the other guy's presence in his scenes, which allows the character to recognize that it's more than just Edward-Bella.
11:58 a.m. Kids, Robert Pattinson believes we all have souls.
11:59 a.m. He doesn't like being part of triangles, but he says "Yeah, probably" when asked if he'd ever gotten in a fight about a woman. "I don't know it it was about love," he adds. "It was more about pride."
12:00 p.m. Rob says that on "Twilight," there was a lot of behind-the-scenes head-butting to find the themes and feeling of the movie. Chris Weitz came in determined to follow through and be consistent to the first movie. And then David Slade came in and was determined to do everything different.
12:01 p.m. What was David Slade's biggest change? "I guess he was really fighting to make it not so... what's the word... solemn, I guess?" Rob says Slade wanted to speed things up, both within the scenes and for the characters.
12:02 p.m. "I've always been just playing around," Rob says, regarding whether he's had time to make music since the movies began. He says he just saw "Twilight" on TV for the first time a few days ago and he found it bizarre when his song came on. "It really shows how none of us thought it would be so massive," Rob says, regarding how he got a song on the soundtrack at all.
12:03 p.m. More on the "I'm hotter line." He says, "There's nothing you can say, it's like, 'Well yeah. You are,'" Rob jokes. He's appreciative of Taylor's many funny/catchphrase-type lines. He jokes about Taylor's time in the gray "wolf" suit Taylor has to wear.
12:05 p.m. Does Rob read his own fan sites? Does he have favorites? "It's kind of incredible the information they get so quickly. Some of them I check them just to see what my schedule is. I go to them on weekends when I can't get through to my agency," he cracks.
12:06 p.m. He respects that "Twilight" is a fanbase that's about community and that that community had built up online.
12:06 p.m. Does he worry that Edward will always domination his career. "I don't know. I hope not. I don't know. Maybe it will be a good thing."
12:07 p.m. Rob jokes that his mind and Kirsten's work differently when it comes to preparation. He tries to be more cerebral and she tries to feel things. "I don't feel confident unless I know more about the reason why I'm doing things," Rob says, though he says he does that in-depth approach more for this role than any others.
12:08 p.m. Future projects talk... His character in "Bel Ami" is talentless, but he has a sense of entitlement. Apparently he seduces many people and screws over high society. "He's a completely amore, evil character. It's a story about how the s***s can actually win sometimes."
12:10 p.m. I'll save you the plot description of "Water For Elephants." You can read the book. I should read the book. I hear it's a good book.
12:11 p.m. What was it like for Rob to fight a girl? "One of the producers said to me, 'You looked so enthusiastic in that fight scene,'" Rob says, calling Bryce Dallas Howard "the gentlest person." He adds, "Most of the really vicious stuff I did with a stunt double." He tells us that most of what he did with Bryce was "rolling around and grabbing on to each other."
12:13 p.m. Now Rob gets the Rob/Kristen question. "Do I understand the fantasy of it? No, not really. People like the stories. My basic conclusion is that they want everything to be about 'Twilight,' I guess..." He pauses for a while after promising the truth. Then? No answer. I'm shocked.
12:14 p.m. Why should people go see this movie? "Why not?" He thinks for a bit. "It's grown so big that it's become part of the cultural environment, unless I'm just imagining it," he thinks. He pauses, "I guess if you don't know what the story's about by now, you've probably never been to the cinema, so why not just go to the cinema for once?" On a more serious level, he praises the movie for its accessibility. He admits that after rewatching "Twilight" the other day, he realizes that that movie might have been a little bit less accessible.
12:15 p.m. Rob hasn't read "Breaking Dawn" yet. "I've just heard brief rumors about what happens in the story," he says.
12:16 p.m. He says the contact lenses are what lets him get into the spirit of Edward. The contacts are uncomfortable and he says, "That's what creates the pouting, brooding character."
12:17 p.m. "I like the idea of Edward having a shaved head in the last one," Rob says. He has a very different haircut now and he figures Edward may have just gotten a haircut.
12:18 p.m. "I found out about 'Breaking Dawn' being two films when the press release came out," Rob says. Is he kidding, or is Kristen just more in-the-loop? He's met once with Bill Condon, but not in detail. He loves "Gods and Monsters." He doesn't know where they're shooting or anything.
12:19 p.m. Was it hard for Rob and Taylor to keep straight faces during The Tent scene? That scene was, apparently, reshot. The first time, he apparently got claustrophobic and antsy and Kirsten sensed his agitation and tried to crack him up to loosen him up. "We got like literally one take where we got it right," Rob recalls.
12:21 p.m. That's it for Rob. Up next? A whole lot of Cullens...
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Excerpt of Taylor's liveblog
- "I was bummed that I wasn't involved in too much action... I got to kiss Bella for the first time," Taylor says of new things in this movie. He says he and Rob didn't compare notes.
- Taylor gets to work with Robert Pattison more in this movie. "Usually I have to hate him in the scenes and it's difficult. He's such a funny nice guy," Taylor says. Awww... "As soon as they call cut, we just bust out laughing," he says.
- The tent scene is his favorite scene he got to do with Rob.
- More on the tent scene, specifically the line where Jacob tells Edward, "After all, I'm hotter than you." Context matters. Taylor says, "It's another one of those lines that was a little difficult to say to Rob."
- The whole cast, they're all friends. Taylor can't imagine filming without the whole cast. They hang out on the weekends. "We will definitely maintain friendship for a very long time past this franchise."
Taylor's LiveBlog here
Taylor is too cute, Really. I don't know how people can hate this kid. HE is such an asset to Rob and Kristen.
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10:00am Friday 4th May 2012 in Comedy By Nazia Dewji, Reporter
An agony aunt living the high-life in her 60s sees no reason to want to travel back to a time where hideous haircuts were in fashion and indecision ruled every life choice. Instead she says old age is a world that beams bright.
Bold and brash Virgina Ironside, 68, will talk fun funerals and the best sex ever for one night only as her production The Virginia Monologues: Why Growing Old is Great, hits the Rose this month.
She says: "It is old granny stand-up – about the joys of being old, and there are a lot of joys. One just gets that much more confident with age.
"You can be an old bat or an old bore but no matter how idiotic you are, you are still wiser than you were when you were younger."
Grandmother and Rose Theatre virgin Ironside describes herself as a "west London girl" ready to perform in Kingston's signature venue.
She says: "I'm finding being in your 60s is great – nothing like my disastrous younger years.
"It is a great relief not to have so many choices – you don't have to think about your career as much or whether you want to move and you have already brought your children up."
Having made ends meet as a single mother battling depression in her younger days, Ironside says: "I was almost suicidal – I thought about it so much that death does not frighten me anymore, it's like an old friend.
"I know there are things wrong with being old – you get tired, it's supposedly all doom and gloom but there's quite a lot already written about all that.
"The play is funny and touching. I hope people walk out feeling pleased not to be young – there is a lot to look forward to as you get older."
The Virginia Monologues: Why Growing Old is Great, the Rose, 24-26 High Street, Kingston, May 6, 7.30pm, £8 to £15. For more information visit 08444 821556 or visit rosetheatrekingston.org.
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Between the Motos: Wil Hahn
Thursday, February 14, 2013 | 10:20 AMNormally when we dial in GEICO Honda's Wil Hahn, we're in for some high comedy. But as the East Region 250SX campaign nears, we found Wilbur more serious and focused than ever. He's got a goal, and the quest to meet it starts this weekend in Dallas.
Racer X: Okay Wilbur, I almost don't want to do an interview about how healthy and ready you are because we've had a bad jinx habit here lately. Is this a problem?
Will Hahn: No, not at all.
Okay, great. Last year you started the season strong but got injured, and the year before that you missed a lot of time. You've got to be pumped to just get a whole season under your belt.
Oh yeah, exactly. It's also been a long time since I've had a complete off-season to prepare. I've had time and I've been prepared before, but not this much time and not this level of preparation.
So last year you were rushed a little bit?
A little bit. Not only that, but, the whole previous season, I was on the couch for nine of 12 months. I was on the couch for a long time, so even when I came back last year, I had speed, but not what I have going on now.
Hahn is healthy and looking for his first career win.
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Right. How did you end up in the East?
It came to a point where it was kind of my choice but also the teams, and they thought this was the way to go. I couldn't agree more, this is how I wanted to do it.
You have raced east before.
Yeah in 2009 I raced east. I like some of the towns there, and I get to race in what's my hometown race this weekend.
Talk about that—we normally think of you as Texas-based but you've been in California lately?
Yeah, toward the end of outdoors I bought a house out here. So I did a lot of training out here last year as well, I'm basically here full time. It's good to be around my team, my mechanic my trainer and my chiropractor all the time. It just keeps things going and makes my life really simple. All I do is train and ride and make dinner and to go bed. It's a nice routine.
Let's talk expectations. We posted an East preview yesterday and I said you're probably the best rider who has never won a supercross before—because you've come close plenty of times. Is that job one this year, finally get a win?
I feel like, going in, I'm a top three guy. No doubt about that in my mind. The goal is obviously to win races, but I want to put a season together. If I ride like I know how to ride, at the end of the year I'll have the result I want.
So you don't put a number on where you should be?
Well, at the end of the day, if I ride like I've been riding here and like I'm prepared to do, I think it will all come together. But yeah, I want to get a win. I'm coming down to the end of my time in the 250 class and I want to go out strong.
Man, your team has certainly had faith in you sticking with you through some injury-riddled seasons, so I'm sure you want to repay their faith, too.
Exactly. They've been really good to me, they never once hinted at dropping me, so I want to pay them back for that, and this is that time.
Can Hahn pick up his first win at his home race?
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Do you look at the competition out there right now like Wilson, Musquin, Wharton or do you just focus on your own deal?
Of course you look at it. You have to go in there knowing you've prepared well and you've gotten ready as best as you can, and then you see how the cards fall. You go out there and get a good start and put yourself in good positions to make it happen.
You know what's weird about this race? It's one of those strange, nerve-wracking races for you guys because it's the opener, but every other rider has already gotten to near mid-season, or they're not even racing and on break. Do you still get nervous?
You do, because you don't know what everyone is doing and where you stand. It's kind of weird because the hype of Anaheim is gone, but it's still the opener for the 250 guys so if you're in that, you still have those issues, and I think that's cool. But you've got to approach it like any other race. Yeah, it's our opener and all and that makes it cool, but you've got to, like I said, just let those cards fall, put yourself in a good position and get that result you want.
Overall, you've got to be excited. Are you just dying for Saturday to come?
I'm pretty much at that point, and that's especially because I've got a lot of friends and family coming to the race. It's been a long time since I've raced, too, so I want to get it going. It's been good so far. I was talking to someone about it today, they were asking about the nerves thing, and I said I do have that feeling already, but in a good way. The position I'm in right now, I haven't been there in a long time. I felt prepared to win a title coming into 2011 [Hahn crashed out of Anaheim 1 practice that season] and that's how I feel now. If anything, I feel even better. I've put in my work, I've worked hard with the team, and obviously the bike is good, we've seen Eli win races on it already. So it's a good feeling to have right now.
Will your bro be there?
Oh yeah, he'll be there. I'm pumped to have everyone there. It's definitely going to be a fun weekend.
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Go Wilbur. See you in Toronto.
BTW, what's up with big bro?
Go Wilbur. See you in Toronto.
BTW, what's up with big bro?
I wish you only the best Wilbur! I really hope you have the speed to run up front and give the east the awesome show the west was spoiled with!
Rip it, WIll! He was pretty damned good in outdoors this past year (finished what, 6th? - in a very stacked field).
Run a studded ice tire up front and pin it in the corners, Will! Damn the rulebook - Whisky throttle cornering, baby!
Keep it upright, and put red where it belongs.
Maybe the whiskey throttle is whats given him problems before. Instead he should follow Milsaps lead and go for consistent smooth racing within his means with a splash of holeshot. Best of luck for the guy.
"It's good to be around my team, my mechanic my trainer and my chiropractor all the time."
That's the first I've ever heard of a chiro being part of anyone's posse.
he had some serious neck and back injuries...very threatening. wee gee went to his house and did an interview.....that's where the chiro comes from I bet
he had some serious neck and back injuries...very threatening. wee gee went to his house and did an interview.....that's where the chiro comes from I bet
Go get um Hillbilly Hahn
dont blast me, but what has this guy done to have the commitment from Honda? Dont get me wrong, I have nothing against him but just have seen so many riders lose gigs for less that have posted better results. They must really think hes got something.. I hope they they show the same love for Jimmy D.
BUM....great idea...ice screws should be allowed and then they would never have to shift...just hold it wide open (wfo) and turn...4th gear for 250ts and 3rd gear for 450ts....holly Jesus the thought is making me dizzy..!! if you have never ridden with ice tires, my suggestion is to put it on your bucket List. maybe the most fun you ever had with something between you legs....you won't know untill you try. [im sure some will argue with that] And then we could stop saying....pushing the front end! the elusive feel for every motorcycle racer from the beginning of time.
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Blurred Lines [Bonus Track]
Original Release Date: July 30, 2013
Track Listing
1. Blurred Lines
2. Take It Easy on Me
3. Ooo La La
4. Ain't No Hat 4 That
5. Get in My Way
6. Give It 2 U
7. Feel Good
8. Go Stupid 4 U
9. For the Rest of My Life
10. Top of the World
11. The Good Life
Chris Gehringer: Mastering
Andr� Harrell: Executive Producer
Jimmy Iovine: Executive Producer
Bill Malina: Engineer
Tony Maserati: Mixing
Sylvia Robinson: Composer
Serban Ghenea: Mixing
Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon: Composer, Producer
Melvin Glover: Composer
Timbaland: Producer
Bobby Keyes: Guitar
Terry Richardson: Photography
Chris Godbey: Composer, Engineer
Pharrell Williams: Composer, Producer, Instrumentation
Brandon Phillips: Trumpet
Pro-Jay: Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Composer, Drums, Producer, Engineer, String Arrangements
Alan Thicke: Composer
Timothy Clayton: Composer
Tim Mosley: Composer
Denis Caribaux: Vocal Engineer
Jacob Luttrell: Composer
Julian Vasquez: Assistant Engineer
Andrew Coleman: Arranger, Engineer, Digital Editing
Dr. Luke: Programming, Producer, Instrumentation
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Robin Thicke: Composer, Keyboards, Vocals, Vocals (Background), Producer, String Arrangements, Mixing
Rashawn Ross: Trumpet
Paula Patton: Composer
Irene Richter: Production Coordination
Jordan Feldstein: Executive Producer
Edward Fletcher: Composer
Neil Jacobson: A&R Assistance
Justin Hergett: Mixing Assistant
Todd Russell: Typography
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Nick J. Groff: A&R Assistance
Henry Walter: Composer
Gelly Kusuma: Engineer
Donald Hayes: Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
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Lemar Guillary: Trombone
Joe Augello: Bass, Guitar, Composer
Furqan Raschke: A&R
Clifton Nathaniel Chase: Composer
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Lukasz Gottwald: Composer
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Jorge Mario Da Silva: Composer, Sample Source
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William Adams: Composer
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Clifford Harris, Jr.: Composer
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When it comes to modern dining rooms – everyone wants comfortable chairs. It's something my clients always insist on. They want friends and family to stay for hours enjoying themselves and not want to leave. I know this is something I thought about when purchasing my very own dining room chairs. It's hard when you want a certain style and some modern dining chairs can be a little uncomfortable. Nobody wants that!
Wishbone Y Natural Wood Side Chairs
There's two modern chairs that I've used that I can promise will keep guests hanging around well past your desired time. Two in particular are my favorites to work with – the Wishbone chair and the White Plastic chair. Both have incredible lines and can be added to just about any style of home. They mix well with other mid-century modern furniture, industrial touches and contemporary ceiling lights.They also provide a more classic look. You really can't go wrong with these beauties.
Azzo Matte with White Plastic 32-Inch-H Side Chairs
Do you have a favorite between these two chairs?
Images: Studio Paterakis, Catherine Kwong, House and Home
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I don't know how it happened, but over the years I've really come to enjoy nature and the idea of bringing the outdoors in to my closet and my home. Chalk it up to all the forced camping trips and Girl Scout excursions I took as a kid, but nowadays, one of the easiest ways for me to unwind is to go out to the country, have no access to digital anything, and enjoy the peace that nature brings. I can't believe I even just wrote that!
When it comes to decorating, I've similarly been drawn to the idea of bringing the outdoors in, whether that's through big doors that open up to an outdoor entertaining area, or using free form, organic shapes, like with pieces that are crafted to imitate branches. When you have a very modern aesthetic, there's something about the movement in branches that breaks up clean lines in a room, while still looking polished and interesting -- even artful.
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The branch trend has been everywhere in the fashion world lately too, and funnily enough, I think I'd be more apt to use it in home design styling before I wore it on my own! For some reason, I think the look is a lot more daring when it's on your person. It's very modern tree-hugger, don't you think?
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Here are some branchy inspired pieces I found for both interior and personal style. What do you think of this trend?
Modern Branch Chrome Possini Euro Ceiling Light | Ted Baker Dress | Marni Blouse | Marni Skirt | Noemi Klein Necklace | Troy Adirondack Graphite Silver Leaf Six Light Chandelier | Eurofase Filigree Modern Chrome Clear Crystal Chandelier | Bamboo Iron with Granite Set of 2 Nesting Tables | Mary Katrantzou Blouse
Images: Sharyn Cairns for HomeLife, Alessandro Viero, Zuhair Murad FW 2013 show via Style.com, Home & Delicious
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Happy Halloween everyone!!!
In honor of today's spooky day, we'd like to share some spooky architecture...which are also cool of course!
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We hope our cool architecture doesn't cause any nightmares.......
Hope you all have a fun and safe night tonight!
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When styling the perfect home, few colors are as relaxing or peaceful as turquoise. It's that perfect shade of ocean-y blue that has the power to transport you to a beach in the middle of the work week, when all of your vacation days are already earmarked for the upcoming holidays. It can make you feel like you're drifting in the clear blue sky on a warm, early summer day. So why not bring a little of it into your home to experience every day?
The Cloud Sky Blue Glass Jamie Young Table Lamp looks like a beautiful piece of sea glass and features a subtly quilted texture on its base. It can make any room feel a little breezier and relaxed. When in doubt, never shy away from using a modern lamp styles for today's home, they're classic and always functional.
If glamour is your thing, look no further than Made By Girl's Chevron Ikat Teal Silver Swag Chandelier! The pretty mix of chevron and ikat patterns give any space this chandelier swings in a fun personality.
A trio of these Mason Steel Blue LBL Pendant Lights would add an instant dose of modernism to any space – think in the kitchen, down the hallway, in the bathroom. The simple design is sleek and cool. It would definitely classify as an upscale look in island pendant lighting.
The hand-blown, hand-painted recycled glass of the Envy Hand Blown Glass Decorative Cylinder is both vivid and unique. Place it on a shelf or in a corner that might otherwise go unnoticed.
One of my favorite things is when cool colors are mixed with otherwise warm materials (and vice versa). A Teal Blue Pouf Modern Roped Cotton Ottoman fits nicely into this category and this cooler October weather.
The lines of this Ceramic Gourd Teal and Tan Table Lamp are meant to mimic gently swaying coral, while the beautiful blues provide a great splash of color! Pun intended, of course.
Image: Rue Magazine
Perhaps you've seen this literally floating around the web: Richard Clarkson, a masters candidate at the School of Visual Arts in New York, has created a new cloud pendant design that lights up from within with streaks of LED lightning (see it in action at the images link at the bottom of this post).
It's a compelling design for sky watchers, but Clarkson actual goal was to create something that could "control, read, and interact with the physical world." In that regard, his thunderstorm lamp increases in intensity as a person approaches and triggers the sound of thunder from a linked sub-woofer.
While a thunderstorm may not be ideal for the dining table, Clarkson's design illustrates a growing focus on interactivity in domestic product design. Because this was a student research/creative project, Euro Style Lighting is not carrying the cloud lamp...yet.
White Billowing Cloud Possini Euro Pendant Chandelier
In the meantime, you can enjoy an abstracted version of the design with one of our favorites, the Cloud Pendant from Possini Euro Design. It won't rumble and shake your floorboards, and it promises not to rain on your table. And it even ships for free.
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The Manuscript that Can't be Read
"A booke…containing nothing butt Hieroglyphicks, which booke his father bestowed much time upon: but I could not heare that hee could make it out."–son of 16th century astrologer John Dee
I love mysteries like this. The Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Yale houses the Voynich manuscript, named for the rare book dealer who acquired it ninety-nine years ago.
Prior to Wilfrid Voynich's purchase of it, "the codex belonged to Emperor Rudolph II of Germany. . . who purchased it for 600 gold ducats and believed that it was the work of Roger Bacon," the 13th century English mathematician.
After Wilfrid Voynich died, it ended up at Yale when his widow sold it to another dealer, H.P. Kraus, who donated it to the Library in 1969. Though the Voynich, printed on vellum and covering some 240 pages, has been the object of much study by scholars and antiquarians, none has yet been able to decipher the language in which it's written or discern its hidden meanings. The presentation, with dozens of illustrations, two sets of which are reproduced here, includes elements of a treatise on the cosmos, the zodiac, botanical life, human anatomy, and cooking. But the purpose of the book continues to elude even intensive examination.
This all puts me in mind of the astounding philological and linguistic accomplishments of J.R.R. Tolkien, who knew many ancient alphabets and languages, and invented more than a dozen for the denizens of Middle Earth. I've always loved the fact that Tolkien was on the editorial board of Doubleday's Jerusalem Bible (1966). I recall reading that he was literate in Hittite, Aramaic, Akkadian, and Ugaritic, not to mention of course ancient Greek and biblical Hebrew.
In my naivete, it hadn't occurred to me there are still written languages that remain terra incognita to classicists; the indecipherability of the Voynich manuscript seems to me the bibliographic analogue of anthropologists finding themselves unable to communicate with a hitherto unknown tribe they've discovered in the Amazon. Sadly, when tribes like that are happened upon they often suffer due to the sudden exposure and attention. Well, in the controlled humidity of the Beinecke I'm sure the Voynich ms. won't be contracting the equivalent of a devastating disease, with crumbled and foxed pages, but exquisite preservation alone hasn't brought the librarians and archivists any closer to riddling out the mysteries of the codex.
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This is a long, new route that follows tons of huge sandy pockets up a bulging face, and ends above a big (4ft) roof. There is a bolt on the right side of the roof if you want a "safer" lead and climb out right. The anchors are on a nice shelf directly over the roof and the rest of the climb.
This route is located between Miller Time and Cactus Carrie.
Lots of new, shiny bolts.
This line should never have been bolted despite how appealing it looks from the ground. Dirty loose rock that will never clean up to a barely attached pillar with bolts in it, waiting to dump tons of rock on belayer and passers by. I downclimbed for fear of potentially falling on one of these bolts. Thanks to the equipper for the hard work, but no thanks.
This route is immediately left of Spiney Dan. Yes, there is a dangerous detached column you have to deal with about 1/2 way up and extending above the traverse left to the anchors. We were concerned enough to alert the party next door on S Dan to possible rockfall. Probably wouldn't get on it again.
I believe this is called BR 2 in the D'Antonio guide. I enjoyed this, but perhaps I'm way more tolerant than others of sketchy rock. The overhanging pockety (but sandy) rock at the bottom was cool looking and fun to climb. If I was trad climbing, I would have wrapped a long sling around the semi detached pillar near the top, at the roof. We went around the roof on the right, not realizing the route was meant to climb the roof. After going around the roof on the right it felt pretty silly stepping straight left to the anchors.
You can see why someone would want to bolt this when looking up at. It just looks fun. The movement is great. The rock is pretty chossy, though. And, because the bolting spreads out as you go up (very nicely, btw), the questionable rock adds a bit of spice factor. That pillar is cool and a little bit eerie. I hope I'm not around when it comes down...and, it's hard to imagine it will be there for a long time. If this climb were on solid rock, it would be 4 stars.
Unique rock texture for Shelf Road, which really entices you to climb it. But there is a lot of loose rock - someone in our group pulled off a softball.
I hesitate to rate this route in fear it may attract attention. I'd hate to encourage anyone to get on this and then have them get hurt. I really enjoyed this route - but there are sections that feel extremely dangerous. One bolt in particular is in a very large section of weak, undercut rock - better perhaps not to clip it. I would not climb this if it is crowded in the area. All that said, this route feels like some soft Garden route. It probably is a bomb to many, but the moves and questionable nature of some sections add to its character. Not for everyone - but certainly for someone. I thought it was very entertaining. Pull gently. Three stars . . . or a bomb.
Sandy, Yes! Some choss, Yes! Fun, YES! Great route. In January 2013, two bolts were added, and some cleanup to the rock took place. Should climb better than what you hear from the last comments. Pulling the roof was the crux but way fun.
Total pile. 9 out of 10 roadcuts have better rock quality than this thing.
A Robertson route named "Tinsel Town."


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The kitchen is the most popular room in the house, and not just for cooking. It now serves as a place to entertain, to pay bills, do homework, and gather as a family. With so much time spent in the kitchen, homeowners should pay close attention to the type of lighting in this gathering space. A beautiful and hardworking... Continue Reading »


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Coach: Christmas Day Initial Impressions
Watching the first five games of the 2011-12 NBA season, I could have selected any of the hundreds of storylines that emerged. However, two quick thoughts came to the forefront for me today.
D to O impressive in Miami
Miami's defensive intensity early looked to be in mid-season form as they were flying to the ball. The HEAT play most possessions as if they are outnumbered, anticipating ball movement, sprinting to meet the ball with the closest defender, and then filling in the backside, rotating, and squeezing off passing lanes.
This type of commitment to on-ball pressure is not unusual for Miami, as they played much of last season with this kind of vigor on the ball. However, it took most of the season to polish their recovery on the weakside. This year, it appears everything is on the same page from Day 1, as Miami stymied Dallas from tip-off and did not let them breathe at any point.
More than how well their D is playing in a vacuum, however, is how well the HEAT are converting to the offensive side of the floor after any change of possession. One of the reasons that conversion to the offensive side is so important to their defensive effort is that it prevents the opponent from ever getting comfortable. The threat of Miami's offensive conversion is affecting Dallas' confidence when they have the ball. The Mavericks look tentative, so concerned with getting back defensively that they are taking poor shots and not rebounding the offensive glass as they should. We will see if teams can adjust to this type of pressure throughout the season.
A tale of two step-hops
At the end of the Chicago Bulls / Los Angeles Lakers game, each team's respective star had a chance to win the game on consecutive possessions. First, Derrick Rose drove to the middle of the lane, executed a step hop (gathering the ball on the step, then hopping onto two feet (which must hit the floor at the same time for it not to be a travel), before extending for a half floater / half baby jumper in the middle of the lane. Rose's shot went through.
Next, Kobe executed a similar maneuver, though he was able to get all the way to the rim on his attempt, which was also a right-handed step-hop off two feet. Bryant's shot was blocked away and out of bounds, however, as time expired, allowing the Bulls to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
The step-hop is an under-used finishing move that should be employed in a vast array of situations, but especially any spot where a shot might be blocked or bothered. The two foot takeoff prevents a shot blocker from timing his jump perfectly, and it gives greater control to the shooter in terms of release angle. If the shooter is fouled, he has more ability to convert the basket from a strong base, and a crafty offensive player can add in a shot fake prior to takeoff in order to gather before the finish.
Take a look at Rose's game winning shot again. He attacks from the left wing with his right hand, gets into the lane on a near straight line drive toward the opposite block. However, as he takes off from his step-hop, Rose flattens out his attack, and his final trajectory is almost a leaner toward the sideline. He has, in fact, used the two foot takeoff to change his angle of attack in order to thwart the shot blockers.
In order to complete his game-winner, Kobe might have wanted to use a shot fake at the end. Everyone in the gym knew he was going to put up the shot, and the Bulls were correct to send multiple defenders. To take advantage of their overzealous pursuit of the ball, a step-hop shot-fake finish would have likely earned Bryant a trip to the line to tie or win the game.
Two different step-hops, two different results, but great teaching points no matter the final outcome.
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Inside-out Stuffed Peppers Recipe
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
- 1 large green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. casserole. Add the next eight ingredients.
- Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until the rice is tender. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese; cook 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4-6 servings.
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I have been making this recipe for years. What drew me to it was how easy it is. To make it even easier and a one pot dish, brown the ground beef in an oven proof dutch oven. As my family has grown I have adapted the recipe. I now use 2 pounds of ground beef and I use 2 (14.5 ounce) cans of diced tomatoes instead of one can of stewed tomatoes
This recipe has been a family favorite ever since TOH published it back in 1995!
This has become one of our favorite dinners. I serve it with cornbread.
This is a fantastic recipe. I usually add more green pepper and extra cheese. I've also tried adding a small can of tomato paste as well. So much easier than making stuffed peppers.
I must make this nearly every week! It is a simple and delicious casserole -- great for a weeknight meal when served with a salad. I did find that it needs a little bit more salt and seasoning.


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Wild Things: Life as We Know It
Orchids, Baboons, Ancient Reptiles and More...
- By T. A. Frail, Jesse Rhodes, Jessica Righthand, Brandon Springer and Sarah Zielinski
- Smithsonian magazine, September 2010
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How might the hammerhead shark's extended snout be a benefit? For pinpointing prey, say researchers in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, who squirted squid juice into the nostrils of small sharks called smooth dogfish. The results suggest a shark's brain uses minute time differences between the arrival of a scent at each nostril to detect where it is coming from. Widely separated nostrils would yield a better reading.
Learn more about hammerhead sharks at the Encyclopedia of Life.
Learn more about dogfish at the Encyclopedia of Life.
Additional Sources
"Resolution of Body Temperature by Some Mesozoic Marine Reptiles," Aurélien Bernard et al., Science, June 11, 2010
"Lord of the Flies: Pollination of Dracula Orchids," Lorena Endara et al., Lankesteriana, April 2010
"Structure of Social Networks in a Passerine Bird: Consequences for Sexual Selection and the Evolution of Mating Strategies," Kevin P. Oh and Alexander V. Badyaev, The American Naturalist, September 2010
"Strong and Consistent Social Bonds Enhance the Longevity of Female Baboons," Joan B. Silk et al., Current Biology, August 10, 2010
"The Function of Bilateral Odor Arrival Time Differences in Olfactory Orientation of Sharks," Jayne M. Gardiner and Jelle Atema, Current Biology, July 13, 2010


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Oh so many adventures start in the glimmering candle light of a forgotten town's rundown Inn. As the launching point of your campaign, you need this room done right. Thankfully Dwarven Forge provides the perfect backdrop for such a setting with its Tavern Accessories set.
The beautifully hand painted set comes with all the bar fixins including two round tables, a full bar, kegs and even a couple of beds. These detailed pieces also work great in your modular dungeon rooms.
While the tavern set is the right scale for 25mm miniatures, the bowls, platters and plates are not for the thick thumbed. Still, it's a small price to pay for an otherwise perfect product.


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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ma Zhaoxu's Remarks on the Violent Attacks in Norway
2011/07/23 |
Q: The Prime Minister's Office and other place in Norway were hit by bombs on July 22, followed by a shooting rampage in Oslo. What is China's comment? A: China condemns the violent attacks and expresses condolences to the victims. |


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> Interesting links I've found lately
Satan's Subversion Tactics Haven't Changed
Posted On Monday, 02 Jan 2012 By David Westerfield. Under Theology Tags: Chapter 3, Chapter 5, christ, Demons, Devil, Garden of Eden, genesis, James, r.c. sproul, Romans, Satan, Serpent, Subversion
In reading Genesis 3-5 today, I was reminded that Satan's tactics haven't changed one bit in how he deceives and subverts the church today, moving us off the mark of Christ-centeredness and promise faithfulness, causing us to ask the question, "Has God really said?" or as my son's Jesus Storybook ... Read More
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