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- By Anne TergesenMarketWatch August 11, 2014
- By Anne Tergesen
(This article appeared previously on MarketWatch.com.)
Boomer couples are waking up to the need to maximize their Social Security benefits by using complex claiming strategies to get the most they are entitled to. Rather than go it alone, many are relying on new online tools and calculators, with names like "Social Security Maximizer."
The problem: Some of the most basic tools can produce faulty recommendations.
(MORE: The Real Social Security Crisis: Service)
Or you can run the results by your financial adviser — assuming he or she has a clue about Social Security. (Not all do.)
What You Need to Know
Most of us don't have such specific knowledge, of course, but this Social Security Administration life-expectancy calculator can give you a ballpark figure. Input your birth date and gender and it spits out "the average number of additional years" someone of your gender with your birthday can expect to live at: your current age, age 62, Full Retirement Age and age 70.
Rules More Complex for Couples
For example, each spouse in a couple might have a choice of two benefits — either one based on his or her own earnings record or a spousal benefit. Ideally, someone who selects the spousal benefit can switch at some future date to his or her own benefit, which will have grown larger thanks to the delay in collecting it — a step that might help maximize a lifetime payout.
- If you want to claim a spousal benefit, your spouse must file for his benefit first. Before you nudge your 63-year-old husband to claim, consider this: If he is the higher earner, it generally pays for him to delay claiming until 70. But there is a way for you two to have your cake and eat it too: Your spouse can file for his benefit and then suspend actually collecting it — using the "file and suspend" rule. Yet another important caveat: In order to suspend his benefit, your spouse must have reached his Full Retirement Age (the age at which he is entitled to take an unreduced Social Security benefit). That age varies by birth year, but for those born between 1943 and 1954, the full retirement age is 66. As a result, if you want to maximize your collective benefits, your spouse should typically file and then suspend at his Full Retirement Age and then resume collecting at 70, says Sharon Lacy, wealth planning manager at Bedrock Capital Management, a fee-only wealth management firm in Los Altos, Calif.
- If a wife, for example, wants a spousal benefit, she is entitled to half of her husband's full retirement age benefit. But if she claims that benefit before her Full Retirement Age, it will be reduced; the exact percent of the reduction depends how old she is when she files the claim. On the other hand, spousal benefits do not increase if you wait until after your Full Retirement Age to claim, so there is no incentive for waiting.
- If you are entitled to both a spousal benefit and a benefit based on your own earnings, be careful about claiming a spousal benefit before your Full Retirement Age. If you claim early, the Social Security Administration will "deem" that you have filed for your own benefit. Here's how it works: If at age 62, you qualify under your own work history for a reduced benefit of $600 a month but your reduced spousal benefit would be $750, you might assume you should file for your spousal benefit now and then switch to your own benefit later, when it has grown to more than $750. But under the "deeming filing" rule, Social Security will assume you are filing for your own reduced benefit of $600 and add on a $150 spousal benefit, says Marty Allenbaugh, a senior marketer at T. Rowe Price. As a result, you'd "lose the ability to apply for your own benefit at a later time," when it will be bigger, says Allenbaugh.
Once you reach your Full Retirement Age, the "deeming filing rule" no longer applies. At this point, you can file a "restricted application" for a spousal benefit, leaving your own benefit on hold to grow larger.
Anne Tergesen is a staff reporter at The Wall Street Journal, covering retirement finances and planning. This article originally appeared on MarketWatch.com.
Next Avenue Editors Also Recommend:
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- 4 Costly Social Security Mistakes to Avoid
- Can You Pass a Social Security Test?
- A Woman's Guide To Social Security Spousal Benefits
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text: Celebrity / Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman: Keith Urban Opened Up 'My Sexuality' So, er, what was Tom Cruise doing all that time? By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff Posted Oct 9, 2012 10:44 AM CDT Copied Actress Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban attend the premiere of "The Paperboy" during the 2012 New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall on Wednesday Oct. 3, 2012 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (Newser) – Nicole Kidman talks about her life, her family, and her career—she's playing Grace Kelly in an upcoming biopic—in a new Harper's Bazaar cover story. Highlights from the interview: On her early career and relationship with Tom Cruise: "It was like, 'I'm here and I'm clutching onto your arm, and it all feels a little overwhelming and really strange.' And I was shy. Deeply shy. I didn't feel comfortable at all. But I felt very comfortable at home." story continues below On husband Keith Urban: "He just gave me confidence, through just being very kind to me and understanding me, opening me up to trying things, my sexuality, those sorts of things." Cruise was an adventure and Urban is "more like an ocean; he took me out." Kidman loves "a bigger, stronger personality; that's what I've been drawn to. I need protection. Everyone wants to feel someone's got their back." On her body: "I've always had a little belly. I mean, now that I'm 45, they don't say, 'Oh, she's pregnant!' as much. But I've got skinny arms and legs, and then I've got a little belly." Click for the full piece, or check out a photo of Nicole as Princess Grace. (Read more Nicole Kidman stories.)


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"Don't ever let someone tell you you can't do something. Not even me."
– Christopher Gardner to his son, The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness
We all know the famous movie The Pursuit of Happyness starring Will Smith. In the story, salesman Chris Gardner invests in bone-density scanners using his family savings. The trouble he faces trying to sell the scanners leads to financial troubles, tearing apart his family. His wife Linda leaves him to go toNew York while their son Chrisopher stays with Chris to take care of him. The story talks about Chris's pursuit of becoming a stockbroker at Dean Witter. In the process, he becomes homeless since he is unable to pay for his rent. However, his dedication to pursue a promising career to provide for him and his son leads him leads him to pursue his goal of succeeding in the financial world.
Chris Gardner
The True Story
Humble Beginnings
Christopher Paul Gardner was born in 1954 in Milwaukee. Growing up, Chris had a tough childhood as his father resided in Louisiana while his stepfather was abusive towards him and his mother and siblings. His mother was often absent during this time. However, she inspired Chris by encouraging him to be confident and to develop independence. Although an unhappy and unstable childhood, Chris knew early on what he did not want: abuse, fear and alcoholism.
Throughout Chris's teenage years and early adulthood, he become familiar with the works of strong black male role models such as Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. He developed a sense of pride in himself. However, his view expanded beyond that of African Americans; he familiarized himself with major events surrounding Africans and racism globally, including the apartheid inSouth Africa.
The U.S. Navy
After Chris finished high school, he decided to enlist in the U.S. Navy, largely due to the influence of his uncle's positive experiences in the Navy. For four years, Chris was a corspman atCampLejeuneinNorth Carolina. It was here that he met Dr. Robert Ellis, a cardiac surgeon fromSan Francisco. Dr. Ellis offered Chris an opportunity to help him in clinical research at the University of California Medical Center inSan Francisco,California. He became a medical research associate.
Marriage and Family Life
Chris married Sherry Dyson, a mathematics expert, on June 18, 1977. With Chris's experience in medicine, he initially had plans of becoming a doctor. However, he was given advice that it would be better to consider something different due to vastly different changes in the health care field that would occur over the time that it would take for Chris to undergo medical training. His decision to look at other options besides medical training led to conflicts and relationship troubles with Sherry. He become romantically involved with Jackie Medina, a dental student, who then became pregnant with their son within a few months. Chris decided to leave Sherry and moved in with Jackie, who was preparing for parenthood. He and Sherry legally divorced in 1986.
Chris and Jackie's son Christopher Gardner Jr. was born in 1981. Due to the low salary of his position as a lab assistant of $8,000, he decided to quit and become a salesman, selling medical equipment. At age 28, Chris met his biological father for the first time inLouisiana. He tracked down his father using the telephone and used money from the income of his new job.
The Move to Finance
Chris Gardner's first spark of interest in business occurred when he saw a well-dressed man in a Ferrari. Chris asked the stranger what he did for a living. The man said that he was a stock broker, which made Chris interested in pursuing a career in stock brokerage. This man turned out to be Bob Bridges, who then introduced Chris to finance. Bridges helped Chris by organizing meetings betweenGardnerand contacts at major brokerage firms such as Merrill Lynch, Dean Witter Reynolds and Smith Barney. During this time, Chris would cancel or postpone meetings to meet with managers at these firms.
Chris was accepted as a trainee at E.F. Hutton, an American stock brokerage firm. However, things took a turn for the worse when he quit his sales job only to find that the manager who had hired him had been hired. In his personal life, his girlfriend accused him of beating her, which Chris still denies today, and left him, taking their son with her. He went to jail for ten days since he was unable to pay $1,200 in parking tickets that he had acquired when he parked his car while meeting with managers. He then gained a position in Dean Witter Reynolds as a trainee. However, due to low income, he was unable to live in his apartment and became homeless.
Chris worked diligently during his time at Dean Witter Reynolds, making it a goal to reach 200 calls or over per day. In 1982, he passed his licensing exam on his first attempt and starting working full time. In 1983, he then worked at Bear Stearns & Co.
Chris's Son Returns
Meanwhile, Jackie came back four months later, only to leave Chris with their son. Chris and his son tried to room in a rooming house while he saved money for a rental home. However, the house did not allow children, leaving Chris and his son homeless. This period was very tough for Chris and his son, as he stood in line for soup and slept in various places, such as parks, his office and bathrooms. Chris then asked Reverend Cecil Williams if they could stay at the shelter for homeless women, which was provided by the Glide Memorial United Methodist Church due to Chris's concern for his son. Reverend Cecil agreed.
The Final Part - Happiness
Eventually, Chris Gardner became a top earner at Bear Stearns and left in 1987 to form his own brokerage firm, Gardner Rich & Co. inChicagowith $10,000. Gardner Rich & Co. specializes in providing debt, equity and derivative products for major institutions, pension plans and unions in theU.S.He has 75% ownership of the firm, while a hedge fund owns 25%.
In 2006, he sold his stake in the company for millions of dollars. He then went on to found Christopher Gardner International Holdings, which has offices in New York, Chicago and San Francisco. He is currently in the process of creating an investment venture in South African to create jobs and introduce large amounts of foreign currency.
Outside of his work, he is also a philanthropist, helping to fund projects to create opportunities for employment and basic living care for the unemployed and homeless.
Today, Chris has two children and lives inChicago and New York.


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During the month of July Enterprise Growth Fund Limited – EGFL- sponsored the TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT competition.
Participants were required to demonstrate their knowledge of the concept of "living green" by posting a photo along with a brief narrative of their ideas to EGFL's Face Book page. The participants with the most "likes" were declared winners.
Mr. Timothy Simmons, CEO of EGFL, thanked the participants and winners of the competition and presented prizes to the following winners:
First prize winner: Tabitha Weekes – Staycation for 2 at Rostrevor Hotel
Second prize winner: Anesa Akoojee – Island Safari Tour for 2
Third prize winner: Fatima Akoojee – Voucher for $100.00 from BICO
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Turkey May Win Seat on IMF Board of Directors, Deputy Prime Minister Says
Turkey may obtain a seat on the International Monetary Fund's board of directors as a result of talks to give emerging economies more say at the institution, Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan said. "There is an effort to win representative status for Turkey on the board," Babacan said in a telephone interview today. "But there is no final decision."
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Real life drama featuring Dhanush in Tamil Nadu courts.
Kollywood is getting to hear some bizarre claims from people. The sister of actor Dhanush says her family is undergoing a lot of tension over an elderly couple's claims that Dhanush is their long separated son. Such claims are gen
Regina Cassandra was a model before turning actress.
Regina was in the news some time ago when she had suffered what the press called an embarrassing costume mal function. It happened when she was performing on stage and a part of her costume got detached from the main outfit. Regin
Why is Rajnikanth so at peace with the world?
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Gautam and Vijay Sethupathi in a light hearted film.
Gautham Karthik is rumoured to be doing an adventure romcom with debutant director Arumugakumar? The film is supposed to be a dual-hero subject, so the hunt had been on to look for a suitable person for the second r
Looks like Jyothika will re-enter Kollywood with a bang.
The teaser of Jyothika's upcoming drama Magalir Mattum was released recently. The film is directed by Bramma of Kuttram Kadithal fame. Thefilm is produced by Suriya and has music by Ghibran. In 2016, director Bra
Will a political film on Jayalalitha be made in Kollywood?
Veteran actress Gauthami had sent an open letter to the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking him to look into the demise of late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha. It looks like the actress hasn't got
Why do even married women gush over Suriya & Jyothika?
Suriya, who is awaiting the release of his Hari-directorial Singham 3, has expressed his interest in sharing screen space with wife Jyothika. While talking to an English news website, the actor revealed that he i
Kajal Agarwal is a lucky heroine for Vijay.
A small Pooja ceremony of the film Vijay 61 was held in Chennai recently and the shooting also went on the floors. From early news about the film it is said that the film will be shot in Chennai, North India, US and Europe. The fi
Santhanam is slowly getting into the big league.
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The 40th EcoFarm Conference takes place Jan. 22-25, 2020. The Ecological Farming Association (EcoFarm) is a nonprofit educational organization whose mission is to nurture safe, healthy, just and ecologically sustainable farms, food systems and communities by bringing people together for education, alliance building, advocacy and celebration.
EcoFarm has grown into a broad network of grassroots leadership and has facilitated an exchange of knowledge for over 60,000 people. Held annually at Asilomar Conference Grounds, the event attracts hundreds of organic farmers from across the country.
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Operator and Senior Operator License Examination Criteria for Passing Grade (Generic Letter No. 84-06)
UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C.20555 April 16, 1984 TO ALL NON-POWER REACTOR LICENSEES Gentlemen: Subject: Operator and Senior Operator License Examination Criteria for Passing Grade (Generic Letter No. 84-06) The NRC is in the process of revising the Examiner Standards that provide guidance for the administration of examinations to non-power license candidates. The guidance for power reactors has already been modified to reflect changes made since the TMI-2 accident and issued as NUREG-1021, "Operator Licensing Examiner Standards." The non-power reactor guidance is still in the process of revision and will be issued as an addendum to NUREG-1021 when completed. This generic letter is intended to real-firm the passing grade criteria for operator and senior operator license examinations at non-power reactors pending the revision of NUREG-1021 to incorporate these requirements. Following the TMI-2 accident, the passing criteria for power reactors were revised to 80% overall and 70% in each category of the written examination. We evaluated the need to raise the passing criteria for non-power reactors to the higher levels. However, since non-power reactors are less complex and pose significantly less of a hazard to public health and safety, we have determined that the same passing criteria on the written examination for non-power reactors is not needed. The current Examiner Standards applicable to non-power reactors (ES-203, 2/15/69) advise examiners to structure the written examinations such that a qualified operator would score above 70% on the entire examination and in each category. Therefore, a candidate will be required to achieve a score of 70% or greater in each category of the examination in order to pass the non-power reactor operator or senior operator written examination. As stated in 10 CFR Part 55.12, "Reapplications," the Commission may in its discretion grant requests for waivers on portions of the examination which have been previously passed. Although each waiver must be considered on a case-by-case basis the following general guidance will apply: 1. Candidates who score greater than 70% overall, but score less than 70% on no more than 3 operator or 2 senior operator categories and also pass the operating test (if administered), will be required to retake only those categories that were failed. 8404160165 . - 2 - 2. Candidates who score less than 70% overall, regardless of the number of categories less than 70%, will be required to retake the entire examination. The criteria stated in this letter are effective as of February 13, 1984. This letter is for information only and contains no reporting requirement. Sincerely, Darrell G. Eisenhut, Director Division of Licensing
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a store where fans can purchase music using credit card
basically a store on the site where your fans can search your name out and buy your music.
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sharad ghimire commented
music store
cardboardbros commented
When people upload songs and people buy, up loaders should get the ability to cash out that money (only j$ you receive from songs people buy!)
p-head commented
squatty commented
yes a music store is good . That way underground Artist & Producers both will have a chance to make some money .
Andrea2008 commented
This would be great. Being that many people download more than they purchase an actual CD, this would benefit the fans and artists. It would be a way to have the artists/producers music heard by many. It would also help the artists or producers raise money in order to promote themselves and market easier. We can't market without money.
diablito commented
music store sounds cool


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There are so many diy blogs on the internet packed with great information for homeowners who are willing to take on home projects. I've pretty much been hooked on these kind of blogs for the past three years and I've been inspired by a few gems that consistently offer good information on tackling various projects ranging from bathroom renovations, baseboard and crown molding installation, painting cabinets, and refurbishing furniture. I've gotten many ideas for own my home improvement and decor projects from these bloggers and I'm sure that you'll find many that you can tackle as well. These aren't in any particular order because quite honestly I don't see how they could be rated; their all too awesome.
Without further delay let's take a look...
1. justagirlandherblog.com
Abby is the girl behind this blog and what is admirable about her site is that I feel like I can do just about any of her projects and I'm sure you could too! Look around your home and think about all those small things that would add a special touch to your space or make it seem more homey. If your wall is lacking art, Abby shares tips about finding unexpected wall art. If you've got some frames and a cheap tablecloth that you picked up on clearance, then you've got art! Do you need to wipe down those dirty baseboards and give them a fresh coat of paint? She's definitely got you covered with a comprehensive post dedicated to painting baseboards for beginners. You'll want to pin that one because she shares very easy tricks that makes the process go smoother.
Jen from I Heart Organizing
2. iheartorganizing.blogspot.com
Where do I begin with this one? Jen is a girl after any diy-er's heart. Even though the blog name mentions organizing, you'll not only get organizing tips, you'll be inspired to create office spaces out of closets, cozy and colorful front porches, and turn basements into your very own living oasis. Jen is very relatable, all of her projects are easy to follow, and importantly they are very realistic. If you need a swift kick in the rear to organize anything or paint something pretty, I can assure you that this blog will give you all of that and some.
3. justagirlblog.com
Chris isn't' just a girl who can keep a pretty house, she's a very clever girl and her projects prove it. Have you ever thought of making wood coasters out of laminate wood floor samples? Yeah, me neither. What about some built-in bookshelves? I'd like some custom bookshelves, however the thought of that is insanely intimidating for an average girl like myself. That's until she shared her experiences building her own using Ikea Billy bookshelves. Seriously, most ordinary people outside of this group of niche bloggers don't sit around and think of stuff like this. Blogging is such a great way for creative folks like Chris to share these little awesome tidbits with us.
5. decorchick.com
Emily has a lot of amazing projects. One that has circulated the web around three years now is her great pantry makeover. She cultivates a sense of community with over four hundred comments alone on this post. Step by step she provides realistic steps of how she achieved pretty and functional without spending a lot of money . The Lazy Susan's for this space were an incredible idea and allowed her to use her pantry more efficiently. This is a go to post when it's time to clean out the pantry. How's your pantry looking?
6. younghouselove.com
Hands down, John and Sherry are the top dogs on any diy blog list. Reason why? They are witty, creative, and willing to take on just about anything. They didn't get to the number one spot just based off of their traffic, they got there because they earned it through giving realistic accounts of their projects in a way a reader could relate. No matter how difficult the project seemed, their tutorials make it possible for the average Jane or Joe to understand. They are risk takers and if they mess up, they're not afraid to share that with you either. They also know when some things are out of their league and they share every step of how they negotiate when contracting out projects.
Blow by blow they give you an account of every experience and money-saving tricks that they have up their sleeve. They recently moved into their third home so they have plenty of more things to offer their readers. Folks love them! If you don't believe it take a look at their wildly successful tour they just finished for one of the most sought after diy books of 2012. Their book is a huge deal to diy bloggers and many project lovers who've looked up to them since their first home. One last thing before I get off my John and Sherry are amazing soapbox, check out their videos. You'll be tickled silly.
John and Sherry from Young House Love
Young House Love: 243 Ways to Paint, Craft, Update & Show Your Home Some Love
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7. thriftydecorchick.com
Okay so maybe John, Sherry, and Sarah can share the number one spot? Sarah of Thrifty Decor Chick has inspired probably about seventy-five percent of all the projects that I have done. Honestly, she's a diy trendsetter. It's taken her a few times to get the color of her island the way she's wanted it and her basement is coming along slowly, but I can vouch for the fact that even though she takes her time, she always ends up with a result that's incredible. If you don't believe me just check out her latest bathroom re-do. It took a couple of years, but its fabulous nonetheless.
8. allthingsthrifty.com
Last , but not in any way least, we have Brooke from All Things Thrifty who helps bring out the inner thriftiness living in everyone. All of her projects are fun and do-able. One of her projects that makes a huge impact on her home is her coral and mint entryway. Also, if you're ever in need of a good guide to painting furniture or spray painting, she has a painting furniture 101 guide and a post dedicated to everything she knows about spray paint. Those two posts alone will make you antsy enough to get started on projects you didn't even know you wanted to tackle.
Now there you have it. This is an excellent starting point for anyone new to the diy blog world. Whether you're an aspiring blogger or just a homeowner looking to spruce up your place, I can guarantee that between these sites listed, at least one of them will help you with anything you need to tackle. Total kitchen and bathroom guts, see John and Sherry at Young House Love. Need a little decor inspiration, check out Emily at Decor Chick or Sarah at Thrifty Decor Chick. If you have papers hiding under your bed, see Jen at I Heart Organizing and get your home together in no time.


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I was slowly being shaken awake. The first thing I saw when I opened my eyes was a young woman. She had a sweet, warm, friendly face, like the kind you'd expect to see on a vet or a nurse. She had these gentle eyes and short, blonde-ish hair. Maybe if she were walking down the street, she wouldn't catch your attention, but she had a face that made you feel safe and content. It was a face you wouldn't mind waking up to every morning.
She seemed relieved to see me awake. What had happened to me? That smile on her face, though, seemed to have an almost magical quality that immediately dispelled my worries. I excused myself to the bathroom.
I splashed water on my face in an attempt to wake myself up. I still wasn't quite sure where I was. And who was that woman? I decided to check my pockets. I had no wallet, but in one of my back pockets was a photo. It was her! But it looked like a professional photograph, and I couldn't even be sure it was really the same person. She was wearing an expensive-looking dress, with perfect make-up and hair. But there was that unmistakeable smile -- was that her trademark? Was she some sort of music star? On the photo, I found what appeared to be her name: "Krystal."
I left the bathroom, and on the way back to the living room, a bedroom to my right caught my attention. I went for a closer look and found no one was there. There was a bed, some posters on the wall, and minimal furniture. I wondered whose bedroom it was, and suddenly an image of a different young woman flashed in my mind. She was small, petite, with long black hair back in a ponytail. She wore this look on her face as if she'd just eaten a disappointing meal, and it seemed stuck that way. But despite that, I knew she was a genuinely good person -- a friend. For some reason, I felt there should have been some folded towels piled on the bed, but they were absent. Where were they? The laundry room?
I quickly brushed that concern out of my head and returned to Krystal in the living room. She was wearing a large, puffy jacket. I guess it was pretty cold, and it must've only been colder outside. She suggested we head out to the diner. Without really knowing what she was referring to, I grunted in approval and followed her out the door.
As I stepped out the door, I could feel the cold air bite my lips. The heat was slowly leaving my face. I followed her along and I could see the diner a short distance away. She was quiet, and I wasn't really sure what to say.
"Say... Are you... Krystal?"
She slowly turned to face me, and at first I was worried I'd said the wrong thing. But then I saw that face, that smile... She looked as if she'd just found someone she thought was dead. She let out a small scream as she pounced on me and threw her arms around my neck, and before I knew it, she was kissing me. What was going on? Who is she? I couldn't feel her body against me, just her puffy jacket. But I felt the warmth on my lips, and my cares were brushed aside.
I was standing on the edge of the sidewalk, so I stumbled backwards a bit from her attack, but I didn't want to let go. It seemed people were exiting the diner and approaching us.
"Hey! What are you doing? You didn't hurt her, did you?"
The accusatory tone instantly filled my head with rage, like boiling water into a cup. I jumped back from Krystal, from everyone. "What are you talking about?" I screamed at the crowd.
My gaze turned to Krystal and words flew from my mouth before I knew what they were. "What did you tell them about me? WHAT DID YOU TELL THEM ABOUT ME?!"
It took a few moments for me to see her face through the cloud of anger. She was standing straight, but her eyes were cast down at the ground. She looked like a child being scolded by a teacher. I could tell she wanted to cry, but was able to hold it back -- not out of strength, but out of practice. She had lost her smile.
What was I doing? I quickly snapped to my senses. Where did I even find those words? The anger quickly drained.
But before the rest of the words could tumble out of my mouth, I heard a noise behind me like a loud click followed by a low hum. It was as if someone flicked on the switch for a fluorescent bulb the size of a house. The noise was loud, and my mind quickly leapt to an old Sci-Fi movie with a UFO.
I turned around and instinctively looked up, and was somehow surprised to see a large circle in the sky blocking out the sun. It was low to the ground, probably no more than 20 feet away from us, and had three large blue circles of light. From that point of view, it seemed impossible to guess at the overall shape of the object before us. But while I was staring at it in disbelief, I could hear the crowd behind me cheering and hollering as if a local hero had just returned home from war. Why was this thing so familiar to these people? What had I missed?
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WASHINGTON — Making his 21st visit to Florida since becoming president, George W. Bush on Friday is driving home the same point that his Democratic rival John Kerry made in three days of campaigning in the state this week: The state's 27 electoral votes are alluring enough to have the rivals visit again and again, from April to November.
The question, to paraphrase an old song, is "will you love me in October as you do in April?" How often will Kerry and Bush be back in September, October and the day before the election? Can one side put the state out of reach by autumn?
Florida's votes, together with the electoral votes of other big states that Kerry is very likely or virtually certain to win — New York, California, Illinois, New Jersey and Maryland, combined with bloc of New England states where he should roll to victory — adds up to a foundation of 185 electoral votes, about 70 percent of the number needed to win the White House.
The most recent poll in Florida shows Bush ahead of Kerry by eight percentage points, but other surveys in the state in the past several weeks indicate a closer race, with Kerry ahead in some polls.
Through heavy TV ad buys in Florida, the Bush team appears to be sparing no effort to put the state out of play for Kerry early in the competition.
'Clobbering Kerry on Iraq'
Independent pollster Jim Kane, who lives in south Florida, says, "I see a lot of Bush ads on television nearly every minute of every day. The Bush ads are clobbering Kerry on Iraq."
Florida Democratic Party chairman Scott Maddox said, "George W. Bush has spent over a million dollars on our airwaves and it has not moved the meter. He should put his mouth where his money is" by agreeing to a debate in Florida against Kerry, Maddox said.
Bush has an edge because the Florida economy is in better shape than that of many other states. Its unemployment rate is a 4.6 percent, compared to the national average of 5.7 percent. "Florida has done very well over the past year," Kane said. "Tourism has not suffered as much as manufacturing."
But it is precisely that tourism dependence that makes Florida voters' pocketbooks so vulnerable to another terrorist attack, as Republican Rep. Ric Keller of Orlando, whose congressional district includes Disney World, reminded Secretary of State Colin Powell when he testified before a House committee Wednesday on extending a deadline for nations in the Visa Waiver Program to produce passports with biometric identifiers.
"If we have one more plane attack into a building, our community is devastated, because nobody will fly anymore to visit our theme parks," Keller told Powell. "On the other hand, if we do not grant this extension and visitors cannot come here, our community is devastated."
Then there's the related issue of Iraq. At Bush's press conference last week, the president predicted that voters would "stay with me (on Iraq). They understand the stakes."
Other political news of note
Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
House Speaker John Boehner became animated Tuesday over the proposed Keystone Pipeline, castigating the Obama administration for not having approved the project yet.
- Budget deficits shrinking but set to grow after 2015
- Senate readies another volley on unemployment aid
- Obama faces Syria standstill
- Fluke files to run in California
- Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
Asked whether his constituents do indeed understand the stakes, as Bush sees them, in Iraq, Rep. Tom Feeney, R-Fla., who represents a central Florida district told MSNBC.com, "I think they do. They don't necessarily understand the details of the strategy. They don't know how or when this drama is going to end. But Americans during war time and during time of great threat to our country have never changed horses in middle of the stream. That was true about the Civil War, despite Lincoln's unpopularity before the election, it was true in World War II, and it was true in the Cold war, when Reagan announced he was ending détente."
Prescription drugs
With as much a third of the electorate over the age of 65, Florida will be a test case of how beneficial Bush's new prescription drug program will prove to be.
The program is not easy to explain in a sound bite. It doesn't take full effect until 2006, it has a deductible, and it has detailed payment rules: "You will pay 100 percent of the drug costs above $2,250 until you reach $3,600 in out-of-pocket spending," is part of the explanation in the guide from Bush's Department of Health and Human Services.
The electoral impact in Florida? "Right now it's a muddle," said Kane. "It could be a problem for Bush. Most older voters are confused; it's a complicated program. Right now it is not helping Bush, but it's not hurting him either."
Feeney who was one of 25 House Republicans to vote against the plan due to its expansion of big government, told MSNBC.com, "I don't think Medicare is going to play much of a role at all in the election. To the extent there's a benefit for the president, it probably takes that issue off the table. But I'd say the average voter in central Florida, from what I can tell, doesn't know much about the bill and doesn't care a whole lot about it."
Crucial corridor
Some analysts and Florida politicos say that the battle for the state will largely be fought in the Interstate 4 corridor that stretches from Tampa on the west through Orlando to Daytona Beach on the Atlantic coast.
According to Kane, the I-4 corridor now outweighs the heavily Democratic trio of south Florida counties, Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade, in the total number of votes cast. Kane says voters in I-4 corridor are not case-hardened partisans; they are open to considering a candidate if exposed to a skillful ad campaign.
In the 2002 governor's race, Republican incumbent Jeb Bush won the I-4 corridor, 58 percent to 41 percent over Democrat Bill McBride.
But in 2000, Democrat Senate candidate Bill Nelson bested Republican Bill McCollum in the I-4 corridor, 51 percent to 46 percent.
"The I-4 corridor is made up of, you name it: Hispanic swing voters, the soccer moms, professional women and the NASCAR dads," Feeney said. "You've got a large independent population."
He added, "They are up for grabs. Not only are they undecided potentially, but they are undecided about whether to actually vote. So there are two huge variables there and those variables don't exist either in north Florida and the south. If it's a totally negative campaign in central Florida, these are the kind of voters who may say, 'I don't like either one of them.' There's a big variable in terms of turnout."
But Maddox dissents from the view that I-4 corridor will decide the outcome. The Florida winner, said Maddox, "will also be decided by turnout in southeast Florida, in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, and by swing voters between Lake City and Panama City" in the Florida Panhandle.
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Terry Pillow, CEO, Tommy Bahama: "No matter which candidate you supported, you had to feel good about the upbeat feeling that followed the election. There was a lot of energy and I hope that energy continues and positively affects the economy. Of course, the economic situation is very complicated, and I don't think one thing is going to sort it out. We are taking a wait-and-see approach. We are making prudent decisions as we go into next year."
John Bartlett: "Waking up on Wednesday, I already felt that the world was a different place. Obama's win has confirmed my belief that America—and the world—is ready to shed its old way of viewing itself. Creatively and economically I am feeling incredibly optimistic. I believe that diversity will shine on the fall runways and that the white-only approach to high-end fashion will be replaced with a much-needed multicultural peacock."
Marty Staff, CEO, JA Apparel: "The election win is like being in a bad car crash and getting a kiss. There's going to be no short-term fix. But I think the world is so excited by Obama that this is going to open new doors for American products. … [But] the day of $6,000 dresses and $800 shirts is over. What used to be a badge of success is now viewed as obscene."
Claudio Del Vecchio, CEO, Brooks Brothers: "Obama is a good salesperson, and in this environment that's just what the country needs. He will ask us to make sacrifices because we need some, and that's when you need a good salesperson. … But realistically, what can he do? It will take a very long time to get back to what we were used to—if we ever do get back. The abuses of the past 25 years have to be cured, with all the consequences that brings, and I'm not sure the election will change that."
Tommy Hilfiger: "We do need change and I think Obama is motivated to make these changes. We have to repair the damage that was done to relationships overseas. I really believe we should not be in Iraq. We're spending a lot of money there and the Iraqis have money. That was a mistake from the beginning. I think he will help quell any racial divide in this country, or at least move us in the right direction. … It will take a while to get the economy back on track. But I'm confident he'll set up a great team. It proves this country is the land of opportunity. If America is healthy, it does resonate throughout the rest of the world. As an American brand, I think we'll get more respect overseas."
Tom Kalenderian, GMM of men's, Barneys New York: "Having the election behind us is a positive thing. Now we can get back to business and focus on the day-to-day operations and other strategic issues."
Ari Hoffman, CEO, Gant USA: "The most important thing he can do is create consumer confidence and stability in the marketplace. For Americans, it's about feeling good inside, and also about how the world views us. I am in Germany now and it seems we have gained an overwhelming amount of respect from Europe seemingly overnight since we elected Obama. Our credibility was instantly reestablished. However, we will be facing an extremely challenging economic environment in 2009 and Obama will need to work all sides—the left, right and middle—to overcome this huge hurdle that faces our country, and in turn the rest of the world. Once we overcome our collective economic challenges, we will be able to then think about fashion again."
Andrew Buckler, founder and designer, Buckler: "There has been this massive injection of cash to the biggest banks, but it's the smaller banks that most small business owners like me rely on. I'd like Obama to focus on getting credit moving downward to smaller banks and small business. Right now, there is no credit available. Zero. We are running our business on cash flow, and that's forced us to run it sharp as a knife. There's not an inch of wiggle room. We are reviewing all our costs and not overbuying anything if there's any question about it. We have to be very careful and conservative in our expenditures, and if you multiply that by millions of businesses, that is going to have a big impact on the economy."
Jeffrey Tweedy, vice-president of brand development and licensing, Sean John: "Barack reached that young person who's on the computer all day—his entire mobilization was done online and through communication technology. That's the way we need to reach our consumers. … We've just had eight years of uncertainty. With Barack, there's some comfort level. And with comfort comes proper spending."
Kenneth Cole: "This is an extraordinary time in American history, with an abundance of hope for what we can do and who we can be. I also believe there is an unprecedented appetite for change and for reinvention, which translates into opportunity for those who 'a-dress' such matters."
Paul Rosengard, group president of premium brands, Perry Ellis International: "Whatever policies he enacts will likely take much longer than one year to be felt. If Obama injects another stimulus package, and the credit market eases up, this could help. All three of his rumored Treasury Secretary appointments appear to support another stimulus package. Next year is shaping up to be tough irrespective of who is president. And no matter which direction our economy moves, our president gets a disproportionate share of the credit or blame. … I am fiscally conservative and socially liberal. My hope is that the Republican platform will shift in this direction."
Jacky Clyman, executive vice-president, Cockpit USA: "Unfortunately, I don't think any president will really be able to impact the economic situation [right away], but Obama may give segments of the economy hope that things will get better and possibly improve the retail climate. It's more about whether the media will continue its negativity or not. Psychologically, the media can make or break the holiday season. And I certainly don't think Obama should increase taxes on small businesses, as that will totally squelch growth and possibly increase closings. Instead, have him eliminate tax postponements for businesses that keep their earnings overseas, thus encouraging businesses to reinvest in the U.S. and not abroad."
Scott Morrison, founder and designer, Earnest Sewn: "I think the wheels have been long set in motion for 2009 and, regardless of the election outcome, we had a pretty clear idea that it was going to be a long, tough road ahead. But I do think and hope that some real change will be seen by the fall '09 season. I'm interested in seeing Obama's economic strategy, how he handles taxation, and whether he's going to give any benefits to those of us making product in the U.S.A. I'm hoping he can ease mortgage concerns and free up credit as it's affecting everyone up and down the chain."
Richard Cohen, CEO, Robert Talbott: "Tuesday night was historic—it was Kennedy-esque and very emotional. The question is whether that emotion and hope can carry through to get people to start spending money again, and the reality is, I don't think so. It was a moment in time. I think people remain cautious and I expect things to still be tough for six to nine months. But we definitely have a young, stylish-looking President-elect."


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Interesting approach, and one that's been proposed in North America before, should be interesting to see what the social effects are.Mexico set to decriminalise pot and cocaine
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MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Possessing marijuana, cocaine and even heroin will no longer be a crime in Mexico if the drugs are carried in small amounts for personal use, under legislation passed by the Mexican Congress.
The measure given final passage by senators late on Thursday allows police to focus on their battle against major drug dealers, the government says, and President Vicente Fox is expected to sign it into law.
"This law provides more judicial tools for authorities to fight crime," presidential spokesman Ruben Aguilar said on Friday. The measure was approved earlier by the lower house.
Under the legislation, police will not penalise people for possessing up to 5 grams of marijuana, 5 grams of opium, 25 milligrams of heroin or 500 milligrams of cocaine.
People caught with larger quantities of drugs will be treated as narcotics dealers and face increased jail terms under the plan.
The legal changes will also decriminalise the possession of limited quantities of other drugs, including LSD, hallucinogenic mushrooms, amphetamines and peyote -- a psychotropic cactus found in Mexico's northern deserts.
Hundreds of people, including several police officers, have been killed in the past year as drug cartels battle authorities and compete with each other for control of lucrative cocaine, marijuana and heroin smuggling routes from Mexico into the United States.
The violence has raged mostly in northern Mexico but in recent months has spread south to cities like vacation resort Acapulco.
Under current law, it is up to local judges and police to decide on a case-by-case basis whether people should be prosecuted for possessing small quantities of drugs, a source at the Senate's health commission told Reuters.
"The object of this law is to not put consumers in jail, but rather those who sell and poison," said Sen. Jorge Zermeno of the ruling National Action Party.
Fifty-three senators voted for the bill with 26 votes against it.
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Open canopy describes a kind of forest or woodland in which the tops or crowns of the trees do not touch each other or overlap, as with a closed canopy. This means that there are open areas within the forest where sunlight breaks through from the sky and passes between the gaps in trees and there are large, grassy, sunlit areas among the trees.
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Peachey was an ordinary girl from Boston, Massachusetts who one day decided to come into efnet's #rock and talk about rock music. This was her first mistake. As most people either know or find out the hard way, #rock was taken over a few years ago by a bunch of Phone Losers of America goons. #rock regulars began to insult her and msged her constantly for days after that. They also began to follow her all over IRC into every channel she went into, harassing the people & saying mean things about peachey until both them & peachey were kick-banned. If one person got kicked, though, another #rock goon would take their place and talk about peachey until she was either kicked or would leave in embarassment.
Finally someone chatted with her enough to convince her that they were a friend and peachey was dumb enough to give them her home phone number. Almost immediately her life was ruined. Mainly el_jefe, who has no life and a ton of spare time on his hands spent alot of time calling her and roying her to death. She claimed that he was calling at all hours of the day and night and that her parents were getting mad and yelling at her for getting calls so late. She said she couldn't take the phone off the hook or turn off the ringer because her dad was a doctor and they needed the phone for emergencies.
This went on for way over a month and everytime we called, peachey would appear on IRC and beg everyone to quit. Since that didn't seem to work, she'd resort to threatening random people out of #rock, saying she was going to "get them!" This didn't settle well with the people in #rock. Everyone began msging her, pretending to be her friend or just plain harassing her and sometimes logging the fun. More and more people began to call her at home and peachey finally found a channel she could hang out in without being bothered too much - #depression.
Finally peachey (or her parents?) broke down and changed their phone number around the middle of May 1997. Since we didn't have any other information on her other than her real first name, which was Ashley, finding her new number was sort of difficult. Then one day Spanish Prince went on IRC and changed his nick to "peachey" to see if he'd get msged. Apparently one of peachey's legitimate friends thought that he was the real peachey and fired up a conversation with "her."
In the end, Spanish Prince asked, "You have my new number, right?" and the friend replied, "Yes, 1081." which gave us her new unlisted phone number! Anyway, this page holds all of the IRC logs regarding peachey. They were originally printed in a series of peachey text files which began circulation on May 27th, 1997 and continued for a couple of years.
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12 Science-Based Benefits of Meditation
Less stress leads to less anxiety.
Regular meditation helps reduce anxiety and anxiety-related mental health issues like social anxiety, phobias and obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
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Many styles of meditation can help reduce stress.
Some types of meditation can improve depression and help you maintain these benefits.
Self-inquiry and related styles of meditation can help you to understand yourself better.
According to research, some forms of meditation can teach you to recognize thoughts that may be harmful or self-defeating.
Practicing focused-attention meditation may build your attention span.
Improvements in attention and clarity of thinking through meditation may help fight age-related memory loss and dementia.
A review of 12 studies found that meditation increased attention, memory and mental quickness in older participants.
Studies found that Metta, also known as loving-kindness meditation, increases peoples' compassion toward themselves and others.
The mental discipline developed through meditation may help break dependencies.
Research has shown that meditation may help people learn to redirect their attention and control their emotions and impulses.
According to some studies, meditation can help you relax and control your thoughts. It can reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.
Meditation can reduce your perception of pain.
Meditating patients showed increased activity in the areas of the brain that control pain.
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With stress, the mind and the body are intrinsically linked. You can view stress as something that is wreaking havoc on your body (and it can) or as something that is giving you the strength and energy to overcome adversity.
Regular exposure to stress in small quantities can prepare us to handle a big stressful event in our lives. Prepare yourself for stress by self-education about the stressful event, by doing some physically stressful activities like completing a marathon, or something you dread, like giving a speech.
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Also known as Metta meditation; the goal is to cultivate an attitude of love and kindness toward everything.
During meditation, practitioners send and repeat messages of loving-kind...
The goal is to notice tension and to allow it to be released.
Practitioners start at one end of their body, usually their feet, and work through the whole. They might tense and then relax muscles or they might visualize a wave moving over their body to release tension.
It encourages practitioners to notice their surroundings without judgement, instead of dwelling on the past or future.
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Practitioners of mindful meditation focus their attention on only one thought. The goal is to be firmly affixed to the present moment. This typically means concentrating on the breath - observ...
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NEW YORK (AP) -- The stock market is turning higher as the price of oil steadied near six-year lows and a report showed U.S. businesses hiring more workers.
European markets also climbed Wednesday after weak inflation figures for the region raised speculation of further help from the European Central Bank.
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Leicester City have agreed a deal to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Neil Danns on a free transfer.
The 28-year-old, who will officially join the Foxes when his Selhurst Park contract expires at the end of June, has agreed a three-year contract.
Football director Andrew Neville told the club website: "Neil is a player that has drawn lots of interest so we are delighted he has chosen Leicester.
"His quality and versatility will add considerable strength to the squad."
Rangers had been hopeful of signing the attacking midfielder and thought they were close to agreeing a deal last week.
Manager Ally McCoist said: "That's life. There's no point in worrying about things you can't do anything about. We want players who want to play for Rangers."
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Physical player with his tackling skills as a strong point, but teams are now wary of his neck injury affecting his willingness to hit. Built like a runningback with 4.5 speed but has a lousy offseason, including a disappointing performance at the Scouting Combine.
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Robert Arrington
Robert L. Arrington (October 19, 1938 - June 20, 2015) was an American philosopher, specialising in moral philosophy, the philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein, and the philosophy of psychology.
Arrington was born in Bainbridge, Georgia, and educated at Vanderbilt University (B.A. 1960, cum laude) and Tulane University (M.A. 1962 and Ph.D. 1966).
After three years as assistant professor at The University of Southern Mississippi (1963–1966), Arrington moved to Georgia State University, where he is professor emeritus of philosophy,[1] and director of Wittgenstein Studies.[2] He has held a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship (1960) and N.D.E.A. Title IV Fellowship (1960), and received a Griffin Award from the Southern Society for Philosophy and Psychology in 1968.[3] He was an American Council of Learned Societies Research Fellow at the University of Oxford (1974–1975).
- Rationalism, Realism, and Relativism: Perspectives in Contemporary Moral Epistemology (Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1989)
- Western Ethics (Oxford: Blackwell, 1997)
- Twentieth Century Ethics (Oxford: Blackwell, forthcoming)
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- Wittgenstein's "Philosophical Investigations": Text and Context [co-ed. H.J. Glock] (London: Routledge, 1991)
- Wittgenstein and Quine [co-ed. H.J. Glock] (London: Routledge, 1996)
- A Companion to the Philosophers (Oxford: Blackwell, 1998)
- Wittgenstein and Philosophy of Religion [co-ed. Mark Addis] (London: Routledge, forthcoming)
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Baby Gloryanna held out her hands to me! She had come to me before but she had never really wanted me alone. She had never held out her hands specifically to me. And, of course, I took her and, of course. my heart melted…like water.
As a kid, there was nothing I loved better than going to Grandma's house. She was such a special person to me that even when I left home, I made sure that I would spend several nights at her house. The minute I walked in the door she would start crying and say, "Oh, Honey, I missed you so much." I would say, "But why are you crying? I'm here now." She would say, "Because I know when you leave I'll be missing you even more." And my heart would melt like water. I'd even think is there any way I can stay longer and if not for the limited vacation time of a newly employed person, I would have.
My daughter can melt my heart like water. When she left for college, I cried and my heart melted because I knew I would miss her. That lasted for awhile but when I knew she'd always come back home, I stopped crying. Now my heart melts when she comes home knowing that one day she will live away from here, on her own. And, my heart just melts like water when I think about her, period, because she is a bright and shining star in the universe.
The reason my heart melts in any of the above circumstances has to do with the tremendous amount of love I have for each of the individuals. Extreme love requires many things, one of those is keeping your agreements. Imagine if I had rejected little Gloryanna's arms held out to me. What if I had not gone to see my grandma even though I was only 30 miles away? What if I decided to ignore my daughter's phone messages, texts or facebook messages? In each of these instances the relationship would probably change because I did not keep unspoken agreements.
What about spoken or written agreements? Many relationships are ruined forever because of breach of agreements. A husband or wife is unfaithful, an employee embezzles funds, a friend shares a confidence with another. Many church members have left the church even left the faith because a leader has treated them unfairly. I know many individuals in each of the above circumstances where they have felt as though their hearts melted like water. It is as if there is nothing left to care about. Or it is if nothing else matters more.
Supposedly we love the God of the universe more than any earthly person. At the sound of His voice, mention of His name, thought of His supreme sacrifice for us, our hearts should melt like water. However, scripture records only three times when hearts melted. Two times it mentions hearts melting like water and a third time, like wax. Each time it is because people have turned their backs on God or not kept agreements with Him and this has melted their hearts.
Greed played a big part in the first instance. The man who caused the heart of the people of Israel to melt like water (Joshua 7:5) was Achan. Israel had been riding high on victory. God had told them they could not fail if they met His criteria of not taking plunder and burning everything of their enemies. All of Israel agreed to this. So, they sent a small portion of their army into the next battle. What should have been an easy victory was a dismal disappointment. It was as if God slapped them in the face, but they had no idea why.
The response of the entire nation was one of total despair, discouragement and depression. "At this the hearts of the people melted and became like water" (Joshua 7:5, NIV). Joshua led by God confronts Achan who admits to taking plunder and burying it under his tent. Achan. His family, all his livestock and possessions are destroyed.
Disobedience, according to Ezekiel, will cause God to turn his back on his people. When that happens, "Every heart will melt and every hand go limp; every spirit will become faint and every knee become as weak as water" (Ezekiel 21:7).
Fear of God turning his back on him, causes David to cry out, "I am poured out like water, and my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted away within me." (Psalm 22:14).
What melted hearts like water and wax in these three instances? Greed, disobedience, fear of God, the knowledge that individuals had not kept their agreements with the God of the universe.
Fine, then, you might say. I just won't make any agreements with God. That works if you don't mind living forever in eternal torment. However, if you plan on living forever in the eternal presence of God, then following him is not an option. It is part of the agreement you made when you accepted him as savior.
I have to admit, just thinking about the ways I have not kept my agreements with God, turns my heart to water. Vowing again to keep them is intimidating in itself. I am reminded, though, of the ways God has worked in my life and kept his promises to me. As a matter of fact, he sent his son to die a hideous death because he knew I, like Achan, could not keep my all of my promises to him.
Anyone who has been a Christian for awhile knows that following Christ is not a simple matter even though we are living a new life and have the Spirit of God within us. There will certainly be tests of your faith, tests of how well you are keeping your agreements with the Spirit of God Almighty who, by the way, knows if you are His or not.
"Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?" (2 Cor. 13:5, NIV).
And that, my friend, would melt my heart . . . like water.